Insperity

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For many companies, HR-related compliance is often viewed as a necessary but limiting function – a series of boxes to check, policies to follow and regulations to meet. But this perspective can lead businesses to miss out on the full potential of compliance as a strategic asset. The shift from sign-off to strategy By expanding your view of compliance beyond simply meeting legal obligations, it can be seen as a core pillar that supports broader business goals and contributes to a resilient, high-

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Think security is only a job for your IT team? Think again. To help your business avoid a cyber attack-induced ending, it's time to rethink how your entire team should be working to protect your company. The post SMBs: Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Responsibility appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Wellable

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Explore employee recognition ideas that boost morale, strengthen culture, and motivate your team, including meaningful, non-monetary gestures. The post Employee Recognition Ideas appeared first on Wellable.

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Office Skills

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

How to Implement Collaborative Office Solutions with Real-Time Data Platforms The modern workplace thrives on agility, data-informed decisions, and seamless communication. Real-time data platforms, which provide instant access to dynamic […] The post Collaborative Office Solutions appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Try as we may, work and life never seem to balance out. Full schedules and overflowing workloads don’t leave much space or energy to manage all the tasks required to live a full life. Have you considered taking a Life Refresh Vacation? A Life Refresh Vacation is a staycation dedicated to handling all the little things that don’t seem to get done. It’s a time to focus on personal tasks and projects to help you feel like you have your act together.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

D ear Psychiatrist: I first met you 30 years ago and I want to let you know how I am doing. Today I was the proud mother at my youngest son’s wedding — but if I had believed you I wouldn’t have been there. Two weeks ago I celebrated with my daughter when she received her master’s degree — but if I had believed you I wouldn’t have been there. A few months ago I celebrated my grandson’s first birthday — but if I had believed you I wouldn’t have been there.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The SpiceWorld 2024 IT conference is jam-packed with opportunities to learn about tools and techniques to make your job in IT easier, teach you how to get more from your IT budget, and discover what it takes to secure your organization in a world where artificial intelligence keeps getting smarter. The post Take a Sneak Peek at SpiceWorld 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A new report claims that while the majority of content writers in the UK’s PR and communications industry are using generative AI tools, most are doing so without their managers’ knowledge. The study, titled CheatGPT? Generative text AI use in the UK’s PR and communications profession , claims to be the first to explore the integration of generative AI (Gen AI) in the sector, uncovering both its benefits and the ethical dilemmas it presents.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

W hen I first decided to seek help from a doctor, I had no idea what I was getting myself into or how difficult it would later be to break free from the cocktail of medications. At the back of my mind, I believed antidepressants would stabilize my disturbed nervous system. At that time (and unfortunately still in Poland), psychiatry held the belief that people with personality disorders had a dysregulated hormonal balance, which, as a budding neuroscientist, made a lot of sense to me.

Food 123

Food Learning 123

Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Imagine being a celebrity. Besides the fame and fortune that come with that status, you would also have access to millions of followers hanging on your every word across social platforms. Even a bana.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Financial institutions can unlock the productivity of their software engineering teams to significantly boost tech innovation without increasing IT budgets.

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Banking Technology Software Retail 126

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The outlook for the European commercial property market is cautiously optimistic despite growing geopolitical uncertainty and concerns about economic growth, with London, Madrid and Paris emerging as the standout performers, according to a new report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The report – Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2025 outlines how market players believe ‘a new normal’ is emerging as valuations have come down and interest rates regain some level

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

I’m a professional marathon and ultramarathon runner. I’ve broken the world record for running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, and I’ve completed a 3,234-mile run across America. But this? This is the biggest run I’ve completed and it’s been a dream of mine since I was 16. My mission was to run 2,197 miles of the Appalachian trail from Maine to Georgia in just 50 days to celebrate my 50th birthday and raise money for clean water.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When your team knows how to embrace agility, it becomes easier to achieve shared goals. Learn why habits like cultivating psychological safety, collaboration, encouraging direct communication, and promoting collaboration often lead to success. The post The Seven Habits of Highly Effective IT Teams appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Products from private brands are appealing to consumers in new ways. Retailers can follow this well-tested recipe to improve their private-brand offerings and gain market share.

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Retail 115

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A new report from Hassell, the 2024 Education Futures Survey , explores how hybrid working is reshaping the needs and expectations of Australian university staff. Based on responses from 300 university employees and a benchmark group of 500 office workers, the survey reveals distinct trends in campus work culture and the growing preference for in-person interactions among academic staff, coupled with a desire to continue working from home when needed.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Months ago, I began coaching a manager and their direct report. The two were in deep conflict —the manager felt the direct report was reactive and defensive, while the direct report was unwilling to give difficult feedback, manage up, and advocate for their needs. At the time, their interactions were fraught with anger, frustration, and irritability.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Whether you've been working remotely for decades, since the pandemic, or just started, sometimes it can be difficult to stay on task. The internet is full of WFH tips to be more productive - but which ones actually work? The post Which Work-From-Home Tips Actually Work? appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When generative AI tools do the heavy lifting, companies can optimize their product portfolios faster and more effectively.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A number of progressive workplace issues have crossed into mainstream thinking over the past few years, and perhaps none more so than biophilia. It is now a principle that has become an issue talked about in the mass media, as shown by a CNN interview with one of Europe’s leading proponents of biophilic office design, Oliver Heath. The interview explores how biophilia taps into our embedded love of nature to evoke certain behaviours and emotions.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

After getting his degree in business administration and working for 12 years in corporate finance, Brian Fetting quit his job as a senior associate for a financial services firm in his native Minnesota and moved to Asheville, North Carolina to open New Origin Brewing. Fetting put everything he had—time, savings, manual labor—into the brewery, which he and partner Dan Juhnke envisioned as a community establishment.

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Small Business Finance Software Planning 98

Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In todays busy work environment, many people see multitasking as necessary to make sure they stay on top of their heavy workload. Thats why so many professionals need to have access to their pho The post Why You Should Ban Phones and Laptops from Meetings appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Multitasking 88

McKensey

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Showing vulnerability can build connections and trust. One place to start: create a ‘to be’ list rather than a ‘to do’ list.

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Government Leadership 133

Success

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

The concept of “what you think, you become”—that your mind holds the power to shape your reality—is a universal truth found in philosophical, spiritual and psychological teachings across cultures. As Buddha wisely stated , “All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts, it is made up of our thoughts.” Simply put, the mind gives rise to thoughts, thoughts give rise to actions, and actions define who you are and how you engage with the world.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Rejection is part of the game in business, but hearing no doesn’t mean it’s the end. In fact, a no often opens up new opportunities to learn, adjust, and come back stronger. Whether you’re negotiating a raise, seeking a partnership, or pitching an idea, there’s a way to turn that rejection into a positive outcome. Here are ten strategies to help you transform a no into a yes and get what you need.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Slack is one of the most popular collaboration tools on the market. Yet most people only use it as a messaging tool. Here are ten tips to help you go beyond the basics so your team can get busy collaborating. The post 10 Tips to Use Slack Like a Pro appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Office Snapshots

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Project Overview Our latest project redefines the co-working experience with a vibrant, modern office space designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and well-being. Featuring a light, bright, and open layout, this space blends functionality with aesthetics to create an inviting environment for professionals. Design and Build Sensyst led the project from concept through completion, delivering an innovative design that emphasizes openness and flexibility.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

According to research from the Workforce Institute, 63% of employees and leaders believe that trust needs to be earned. Building trust is the backbone of a strong relationship. However, what if you’ve tried everything—open communication, assuming good intent, even actively supporting your colleague— and yet all these efforts fail? Whether you don’t trust the colleague because they take credit for your work, they’ve let you down in the past, gossip too much, play the political

Construction 98

Construction Communication 98

Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Many teams start the day with a meeting to set the day up for success. At the same time, most people are more productive in the morning. Is this the smartest way to ensure your employees are starting the day effectively? The post Meetings that Matter: Three Steps To Effective Meetings appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Success

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Thanks to inflation, most of us are looking for ways to reduce our grocery spending. I have a family of five and in the last few years, my grocery budget has risen at least $200 a month. Of course, I’m not the only one feeling this change. Food prices in 2022 were 9.9% higher than the year before and are predicted to increase 2.3% more for 2024. Most of us are feeling the effects of our budgets expanding.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A new operating model can help the global commercial and defense shipbuilding industry address bottlenecks and ramp up production as demand continues to soar.

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Manufacturing 104

Work Life

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Q: How can I stay focused at work when I’m overwhelmed by other things in life? A: This is all of us today isn’t it? It feels impossible to think about anything else than the election news. But this isn’t just a problem once every four years. Life is always distracting. If it’s not the steady stream of drama and tragedy served up in your news feed, it’s all the mess of regular life: kids, parents, money, partners, health.

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CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the traditional workplace, offering employees greater autonomy and flexibility in their professional lives. Once a rare perk, remote work has now become the new norm. And while many employees were eager to embrace it and its many advantages at first, the remote-work culture has slowly begun to reveal an array of unexpected psychological impacts on the workforce.

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Flexibility Flexibility 91

Success

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If you’re struggling with a negative self-image and wondering how to boost self-confidence, you’ve come to the right place. Cultivating self-confidence is essential for personal and professional success. It shapes how you see yourself, how others perceive you and how you handle life’s challenges. And while boosting your confidence can unlock doors to growth and fulfillment, it doesn’t come naturally to most people.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Research shows that organizations in the region have been quick to adopt generative AI, but very few are yet seeing much benefit. Those that are demonstrate what it takes.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Although I have a good gig as a full professor at Iowa State University , I’ve daydreamed about learning a trade – something that required both my mind and my hands. So in 2018, I started night courses in welding at Des Moines Area Community College. For three years, I studied different types of welding and during the day worked on a book about the communication between welding teachers and students.

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Office Chairs Communication Security Learning 98