Work Life

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It seems like no matter where you look, workplace misconduct is everywhere. With a growing number of sexual harassment and bullying allegations against high-profile figures, we are forced to confront the chilling extent of the abuse of power in the workplace. But often, we don’t see the day-to-day dangers of power. Research in psychology over the past two decades reveals that power —defined as having control over resources and decisions—doesn’t necessarily make us anti-social.

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Equipment Controlling Communication 98

McKensey

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

Technology 144

Technology 144

The Receptionist

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The concept of corporate social responsibility has become more prominent in recent years as corporations have begun to dedicate more resources to social initiatives. These initiatives fall into one of four buckets : Environmental: Producing sustainable goods, partnering with environmentally friendly vendors, and more Ethical: Encouraging ethical behavior from everyone in the organization, including leadership Philanthropic: Pursuing ways to make their communities a better place, whether through

Logistics 130

Logistics Manufacturing Leadership Consulting 130

Wellable

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Explore the best corporate wellness apps to support employee mental health and well-being, including features that maximize engagement and effectiveness. The post The Best Corporate Wellness Apps To Support Mental Health In The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Insurance brokers and professional employer organizations (PEOs) are supposed to be competitors, right? Wrong! Actually, brokers and PEOs can form mutually advantageous partnerships that result in better service for their clients. Furthermore, brokers themselves can benefit significantly from working with a PEO. Let’s explore how. The broker-PEO relationship Employee benefits brokers and property & casualty insurance brokers help their clients find and purchase comprehensive, high-quality co

Insurance 149

Insurance Payroll Purchasing Planning 149

McKensey

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A key task for 21st-century leaders is to develop their own capacity for change while also fostering resilience and adaptability in others across the organization. Heres a blueprint for doing that.

Leadership 115

Leadership 115

Work Life

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For months, my client Antonio wrestled with how to handle his direct report Zoe. Zoe was a senior manager who executed tasks without fail, ensuring accuracy and on-time monthly delivery of client invoices for their professional services firm. But her communication style and unpredictable energy caused frustration, drama, and last-minute scrambles for others in the organization, pulling them away from client work and reducing productivity.

Mentoring 98

Mentoring Consulting Planning Communication 98

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Designed to meet the evolving needs of a modern workforce, the office provides a flexible and adaptable workspace that supports a cohesive office culture while allowing for future growth. The office design marks a significant departure from the pre-COVID model, which was centered around rows of individual desks and a mandatory five-day in-office schedule.

Equipment 82

Equipment Construction Flexibility Flexibility 82

McKensey

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The financial services industry is changing. Leaders who approach banking transformations boldly and engage their whole team in the process may find more success.

Banking 115

Banking 115

Work Life

DECEMBER 1, 2024

DEI initiatives have made invaluable strides, particularly in addressing racial and cultural inequities, although arguably there’s plenty more to be done. But as a hot topic of the boardroom and corporate strategies across sectors, I can’t help but recognize two truisms about DEI in America. One, it has become politically charged and the target of “anti-woke” conservative activists.

Prioritization 98

Prioritization Decision Making Promotion Planning 98

fm:systems

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Learn how you can use data analytics to empower energy management by transforming raw energy usage data into actionable insights.

Learning 100

Learning 100

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Sony Music Publishing sought to create a modern, collaborative, and inspiring workspace for its Amsterdam office, so they reached out to Woodalls to bring this vision to life. The goal was to create an environment that would reflect the creative energy of the music industry while providing a functional, comfortable setting for employees. Woodalls designed the space to emphasize openness and flexibility, enhancing natural light and views of Amsterdam.

Creativity 91

Creativity Flexibility Flexibility 91

McKensey

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A renewed focus on the 2013 data risk management regulatory standard poses new challenges and opportunities for European and US banks. Achieving compliance will take a structured, top-led approach.

Decision Making 110

Decision Making Banking 110

Work Life

DECEMBER 1, 2024

‘Tis the season for feeling overwhelmed. If, amid the holiday magic and year-end traditions, you’re realizing how stressed you feel, you’re certainly not alone. On top of end-of-year work deadlines, many of us are juggling social engagements, holiday traditions, and family obligations. It can feel like a lot of pressure. But there are things you can do now to help ensure that these final weeks of 2024 are filled with joy and whatever matters most to you.

Prioritization 98

Prioritization Planning 98

fm:systems

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Simply stated, Space Management involves the management of a companys physical space inventory. Whether you realize it or not, every organization manages their space one way or another.

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Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Embark on a journey of transformative design with our latest office fit-out project, where innovation meets serenity in a harmonious symphony of elements. Immersed in the soft glow of feature lighting, the space exudes an ambiance of modern elegance and natural allure. Light timber accents seamlessly meld with the cool sophistication of concrete flooring, creating a canvas of understated luxury.

Creativity 86

Creativity 86

McKensey

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Healthcare organizations are well positioned to offer healthcare content to improve consumer experience and care outcomes, achieve marketing objectives, and create a diversified revenue source.

Healthcare 116

Healthcare 116

Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Psychology plays a critical role in execution, shaping how people set goals, perceive progress, and define success. One of the most pervasive human tendencies is to use others as mile markers—measuring our progress or decisions by comparing them to the actions or achievements of those around us. This behavior is deeply ingrained in how we navigate everyday life and major decisions.

Supplies 98

Supplies Finance Cleaning Creativity 98

Success

DECEMBER 4, 2024

testingggg The post Testing Articles appeared first on SUCCESS.

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Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 6, 2024

After a previous successful collaboration, Solved part of Parella Group played an important role in helping Nikon find a new location for its headquarters in Amstelveen. Our workplace consultancy department assessed Nikon’s needs, focusing on efficient use of space, shared workspaces and opportunities for interaction. Based on this list of requirements, our real estate agents then found a suitable site in Amstelveen that met these objectives.

Real Estate 82

Real Estate Consulting Project Management Flexibility 82

McKensey

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What does it really take to lead a nation effectively? The former Prime Minister of the UK shares a lot of practical tips for successful leadership.

Leadership 112

Leadership 112

Work Life

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Human emotions come in many shapes and forms. Some, like sadness and happiness, are rather easy to explain. Others, like guilt, pride, and shame, are a great deal more complex. They have in common that they are self-conscious , in that they emerge after we evaluate our own actions and make a moral assessment of our own behaviors. Among self-conscious emotions, shame is arguably the most interesting one, as there is a big gap between its mainstream negative connotation, and its positive role in r

Construction 98

Construction Influencing Creativity Controlling 98

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Bath-based workplace design firm Interaction is inviting dog owners across the UK to nominate their canine colleagues and share a photo of their pets at work. The aim of the competition to find Britain’s best office dog is to highlight the important role that dogs play in workplace wellbeing. In the UK, households bought 3.2 million pets during lockdown – that’s a lot of new dogs for employees to consider.

Creativity 59

Creativity 59

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Vacons has inspired a dynamic work environment for Yamaha employees through the BLOOM concept, derived from the essence of sound. Upon entering the office, visitors are immediately welcomed by the brand message “Make Waves,” reflecting Yamaha’s core identity. Yamaha, one of the world’s leading companies in the manufacturing and distribution of musical instruments, selected Vacons to express their brand concept “Make Waves.” This concept captures the exhilarating moments o

Manufacturing 89

Manufacturing Equipment Creativity Prioritization 89

McKensey

DECEMBER 2, 2024

How tech leaders organize and manage teams, talent, IT architecture, and costs may dramatically shift in the next decade as a result of generative AI. Here’s what to consider.

Technology 99

Technology Leadership 99

Work Life

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A question for you, managers: Do you want to do this job? Or are you an accidental manager? In a recent survey, Gartner found that one in five managers “would prefer not being people managers, given a choice.” Since I’m an executive coach and learning platform creator , you might expect me to declare that these unhappy managers just need more training and leadership development.

Leadership 76

Leadership Training Influencing Salary 76

CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Workplace wellness programs have become essential for fostering employee well-being, boosting morale, and enhancing productivity. As these programs grow in complexity, organizations often face challenges in managing multiple initiatives, tracking outcomes, and keeping employees engaged.

Technology 60

Technology 60

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The new office for Holborn’s Minneapolis team was a long time coming. Having made due with very simple office resources for years the team in Minneapolis was growing and wanted a new home. The new office was designed to support how they work and how they want to engage clients around social spaces and private spaces. The meeting areas and entertainment space for clients are off the reception area.

Insurance 75

Insurance Construction 75

McKensey

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The driving force behind one of Trkiyes leading banking apps explains how an offshoot of the countrys largest listed bank was able to outperform hundreds of competing fintechs.

Banking 89

Banking 89

Work Life

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The holiday season is a perfect storm for stress. Often, there are a lot of things that need to happen in a short period of time. There are family obligations. You have to address year-end issues at work. Plus, you probably have to buy a few gifts, and—if you’re like me—you’re never sure how well those gifts will go over. So, what can you do to minimize the stress that often comes with the holidays?

Planning 75

Planning Flexibility Flexibility Food 75

Great Place to Work

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Research shows that volunteer participation is highly effective in improving employee well-being. For companies worried about falling levels of well-being in the workplace , one important place to focus is on employee volunteering programs. Research on the impact of popular workplace wellness offerings and programs found that the only kind of program with a tangible positive impact on well-being was volunteering.

Banking 76

Banking Software Food Small Business 76

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Alter Studio was chosen to design the new office space for Elipse Engineering, crafting a work environment that reflects both the company’s dynamic nature and the functional needs of its employees. Alter Studio approach to the interior design was driven by a deep understanding of Elipse’s specific needs and requests. The layout was carefully planned to include a variety of solutions: a programming room, open-space workstations, private offices, a kitchen, a cafeteria, and hangout areas.

Creativity 81

Creativity Planning 81

McKensey

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To realize gen AI’s full value, insurance leaders must know how it works and what problems it can—and cannot—solve. Likewise, data and context are vital to innovating solutions for changing demands.

Insurance 85

Insurance Problem-Solving Planning 85

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The 2024 State of the Global Workplace report by Gallup sets out to provide a comprehensive analysis of employee experiences worldwide, revealing a large number of people who feel they are under increasing strain. Despite living in an era of remarkable technological and economic advancements, workers face significant challenges, with stress, disengagement, and declining mental health prominent in people’s daily working life.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Reporting Legal Influencing 52

I/O at Work

DECEMBER 5, 2024

New research finds third-party reactions to mistreatment are more complicated than expected.

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Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Challenge Gen is a global leader in cyber safety. Having recently united a family of brands under the new Gen brand, they wanted their new Silicon Valley hub site to embody the spirit, values and mission of their teams, who dedicate their careers to protecting millions of people worldwide. Gen challenged HKS to transform a dormant, unoccupied building in Mountain View, California, into a fresh, new site that would bring Gen’s people together both physically and virtually.

Planning 81

Planning 81

McKensey

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A context window is how information is entered into a large language model (LLM). The larger the context window, the more information the LLM is able to process at once.

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