Office Space
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Takeaways from the OfficeSpace Fall Summit As we’ve seen in recent headlines, large organizations, specifically those in the business services and financial sectors, are moving towards full-time in-office. The problem? Employees are all but rejecting these mandates, with 77% of the youngest workforce cohorts—millennials and Gen Z—saying they would seek new employment if asked to return to the office full time.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A new report from the British Council for Offices (BCO) argues that if employers want their staff to ‘return to office’, they need to approach the workplace in the same way they would their customers by creating spaces that offer experiences workers actively seek out. The report, titled Towards Experience Utopia , claims to serve as a comprehensive guide for creating optimal working environments that integrate the best aspects of both remote and in-office work.
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Success
OCTOBER 15, 2024
It’s no surprise that having a disability has historically been perceived as a weakness. That’s how disabilities have been portrayed in both media and society as a whole. This perception of disability has also found its way into the workplace—which, rooted in capitalism as it is, tends to prioritize productivity. This has resulted in widespread ableism and has excluded many workers with disabilities.
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Key Takeaways The New Age of Personalized Recognition. How you can bridge the gap betweeen distributed teams and enhance transparency and fairness. Building a Recognition Ecosystem with Integrations and Gamification and Interactive Recognition. The Future of Recognition and How AI will play a crucial Role.
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 15, 2024
When you plan your budget wisely, you'll often get better results. We asked IT pros in the Spiceworks Community for their budgeting best practices that help them secure the most money during annual budget planning. The post Best Practices for Budgeting for Tech, According to IT Pros appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Strategic investment, innovative technology, and collaboration are essential for achieving sustainability and value goals in the real estate sector, according to a new report from Colliers. The report Realising ESG Performance: The Value-Driven Transformation of Europe’s Built Environment [registration] claims to provide insights into how the real estate industry can embrace sustainable buildings and comply with regulatory demands while creating long-term value.
Success
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Mister Rogers (and his mom!) reminded generations to “look for the helpers” amidst difficult or trying times. In the wake of not one but two devastating hurricanes along the East and Florida coasts the past month, the helpers are rich in numbers. While we certainly never want to downplay the more than 250 deaths ( 251 to Helene and currently 24 to Milton ), we recognize that good people can be found amongst the rubble and destruction.
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Spiceworks
OCTOBER 18, 2024
If you click the "subscribe" button for any of these YouTube cybersecurity channels, you're guaranteed to learn something new, get great tips on ethical hacking, and discover what it's really like to work in cybersecurity. The post 9 Cybersecurity Channels to Follow on YouTube appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A ttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a construct codified by the American Psychiatric Association. It conceptualizes a set of behavioral tendencies as a distinct condition marked by inattentiveness and impulsivity. The construct originally appeared as ADD in the 1980 edition of psychiatry’s diagnostic manual, and it was modified in the 1994 and 2013 editions.
Office Skills
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Charting a Path to Career Success: Strategies for Professional Advancement When it comes to navigating the complexities of modern career advancement, it’s easy to get lost without a professional development […] The post Strategies for Career Success appeared first on Office Skills Training.
McKensey
OCTOBER 15, 2024
McKinsey senior partner Pankaj Sachdeva discusses how real estate companies can capture opportunities in the data center industry.
Wellable
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Discover effective BMI alternatives including body roundness index, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat scales, and more for a more accurate health evaluation. The post 7 Alternatives To The Body Mass Index (BMI) appeared first on Wellable.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter that Ed Pigott and Jay Amsterdam sent to Ned Kalin, M.D., editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Psychiatry. Ned H. Kalin, M.D. Editor-in-Chief The American Journal of Psychiatry Dear Dr. Kalin, Dr. Jay Amsterdam and I are writing this Open Letter to call for the retraction of the five STAR*D articles published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP) because the main findings of these articles are not accurate. 1-5 We are the primary invest
Office Space
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Understanding the roles of both facility and property managers is paramount when it comes to managing office spaces. Though these two positions are interconnected, their responsibilities are distinct — particularly when maximizing the efficiency of corporate offices. Before business leaders can optimize space usage, streamline operations, and make informed decisions about their real estate portfolios, there should be a firm understanding of the difference between a property manager and a facilit
McKensey
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Farmers are increasingly prioritizing productivity. A shift toward operations-focused solutions underscores a broader trend in agriculture, where efficiency and sustainability are becoming paramount.
Workplace Insight
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Lloyd’s of London has been in the news because it has proposed significant steps to address the notorious levels of misconduct in its sector, as well as tackling bad behaviour across its network. With the Worker Protection Act coming into force on the 26 October 2024, which stipulates new proactive duties on employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, precautions taken by Lloyds may have been triggered by the new duties from this Act – but have opened the
Mad in America
OCTOBER 12, 2024
I n 2023, the BBC released “ The Antidepressant Story ,” a film that details known, dangerous and sometimes permanent side effects associated with commonly prescribed antidepressants. The documentary features harrowing stories of former patients living with harm from SSRIs , or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. They caused persistent sexual dysfunction for a college professor in Iowa who wasn’t warned of its side effects.
C-Suite Assistants
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A family office is unique in the business world. A family office executive assistant (EA) may have very different responsibilities from an EA in a corporate office. While confidentiality, discretion, and trust are essential for any EA, these qualities are especially critical for a family business. A family office EA will have access to highly sensitive financial and personal data, so they must be able to handle confidential issues with extreme care.
McKensey
OCTOBER 16, 2024
With pandemic-related volatility subsiding, the strategies separating industry leaders from their peers are coming into focus.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Adobe enlisted Gensler to expand their existing presence down to street level in the vibrant heart of Old Street. Adobe’s renewed White Collar Factory brings London coffee culture inside, fostering a sense of community for customers and employees alike. To maximise their now-prominent street presence, Adobe’s reception was relocated from the eighth floor to the ground floor, bringing London coffee culture and the vibrant buzz of the Shoreditch community inside the office.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 18, 2024
I n 1986 I had my first experience spending time in a hospital. While riding a bicycle to a friend’s house my front tire hit a stone in the road and I went down. My next memory was waking up in the hospital and being told to try and remain still under the X-ray machine. No matter how hard I tried not to move I could not stop shaking. I remember people being around me, telling me that everything was going to be alright, one person even held my hand trying to comfort me through what was happ
AdminDroid
OCTOBER 18, 2024
On Day 18 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how to enhance security by configuring idle session timeout for Entra portal. Stay tuned for upcoming blogs in our M365 Cybersecurity blog series. The Microsoft Entra portal is essential for managing Azure AD identities, objects, and apps. Securing access to it is critical to protect your Azure AD tenant from threats like session hijacking and unauthorized access.
McKensey
OCTOBER 14, 2024
When it comes to supply chain resilience, have companies taken their eyes off the ball?
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The new RioCan head office at 2300 Yonge Street is more than just a functional workspace; it embodies RioCan’s core values of boldness, adaptability, responsibility, and trust. As one of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts, RioCan’s mission is to create vibrant community spaces, and their office needed to reflect this innovative spirit while supporting their entrepreneurial culture.
Mad in America
OCTOBER 17, 2024
W hen it comes to information on ADHD, there are no rules on what are considered good and bad practices. To this day, this results in websites, news messages and even academic textbooks that are very unbalanced and filled with fallacies. Unbalanced, for instance, in the sense that much emphasis is placed on brain and genetic studies that to this day have cost billions of dollars, while showing only very small associations—not providing any basis for biological screening.
fm:systems
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Learn 8 facilities management best practices to boost efficiency using advanced management software and preventive maintenance to improve operations.
McKensey
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Industry players are standing up “win rooms” to mobilize frontline sales and subsequently modernize their operating models to capture the full benefits of generative AI.
AdminDroid
OCTOBER 16, 2024
On Day 16 of Cybersecurity Awareness month, let’s learn to change default calendar permissions in Microsoft 365 for improved security. Stay tuned for upcoming blogs in Microsoft 365 cybersecurity blog series.  In today’s remote work environment, sharing calendars has become more than just a productivity boost—it’s also a critical part of organizational security.
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Financial planning techniques help your team make decisions that align with the company's overall goals. At the same time, you'll ensure that you're also making fiscally responsible choices. The post Corporate Finance for Beginners: Forecast vs. Budget appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Work Life
OCTOBER 18, 2024
When the world changes, leadership need to change, too. No company is too big to avoid this reality—even one of the mightiest retail giants on the planet. I’m speaking of Walmart, which earned recent press for its shift toward prioritizing genuine compassion among its leadership. Today, its famed Manager Academy curriculum doesn’t just focus on the nuts and bolts of supervision, it also focuses on driving emotional intelligence.
McKensey
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The US employer health benefits market has the opportunity to attract some 12 million members by offering innovative products that promise at least 10 percent savings and enhanced member experiences.
AdminDroid
OCTOBER 14, 2024
 On Day 14 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, explore effective strategies to defend against phishing threats with Microsoft Secure Score recommendations. Stay tuned for more security tips and expert insights in the Microsoft 365 Cybersecurity blog series ! Phishing is one of the most dangerous forms of social engineering, where attackers deceive users into giving up sensitive information.
Spiceworks
OCTOBER 14, 2024
There are a few reasons why businesses are favoring the SaaS model over a capital expense, and for a lot of companies the SaaS model has a ripple effect on their budget. The post How SaaS Impacts Your Budget appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Work Life
OCTOBER 18, 2024
There’s less than four minutes left in the first game of the WNBA finals between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx—and the Lynx are ruthlessly cutting into the Liberty’s lead. The omnipresent Barclays Center DJ tees up a “Defense” chant for the Liberty fans. “Boom boom,” cue the drums. “Defense!” shout the fans. Suddenly, an elephant climbs over a six-foot-tall metal safety divider into the stands next to a group of fans holding an “Ellie Fan Section” sign, and the chant changes.
McKensey
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Today’s significant operational transformations are harnessing the power of AI. McKinsey’s senior partner Azam Mohammad shares what high-performing companies are doing to capture the full impact.
AdminDroid
OCTOBER 12, 2024
On Day 12 of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re excited to dive into essential email filtering and spam protection settings to enhance your Microsoft Secure Score. Stay tuned for the upcoming blogs in our M365 Cybersecurity blog series. Cyberattacks targeting email are constantly evolving, and the consequences of a successful attack can be devastating.
Office Snapshots
OCTOBER 18, 2024
In the vibrant heart of Chennai, The Zarc Architecture & Design has crafted a dynamic 6,000-square-foot office for Spendflo, a leading SaaS company. This office is more than just a workspace; it’s a carefully designed environment aimed at fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation. The project was driven by The Zarc’s vision to create a space that not only meets the functional needs of a fast-growing tech company but also serves as a catalyst for interaction and inspiration among it
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