fm:systems

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Learn how smart buildings can optimize energy use, improve building management, and offer a better experience for occupants. What is a Smart Building?

Learning 105

Learning 105

Office Space

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As the owner of a corporate facility, do you find yourself having to constantly undergo emergency repairs and reactive maintenance? Or maybe, your facility doesn’t have access to real-time data analytics, forcing you to come up with maintenance strategies out of thin air. Not only is this exhausting for decision-makers, but it only increases downtime and maintenance costs.

Maintenance 130

Maintenance Equipment Office Equipment Influencing 130

Wellable

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Learn how to choose a reward structure for your wellness program that aligns with company goals, fits your budget, and motivates employees to participate. The post How To Pick The Best Reward Structure For Your Wellness Program appeared first on Wellable.

Learning 130

Learning 130

Mad in America

OCTOBER 24, 2024

P eople who consider themselves suicide experts are usually just the opposite. They are biased towards drug use and cherry-pick the studies they quote even when they call their reviews systematic, [1] and suicide prevention strategies always seem to incorporate depression pills. [2] A 2015 “State of the Art review” in the BMJ claimed that “Evidence supports specific psychotropic drugs to reduce the risk of suicide.” [3] I explained why none of the references supported this. [4] There is no such

Pharmaceutical 127

Pharmaceutical Reporting Controlling Correspondence 127

McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The rise of AI is driving data center demand and shifting power market dynamics. With European demand predicted to more than triple by 2030, significant investments are needed to realize this growth.

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Office Space

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Takeaways from IFMA World Workplace 2024 The IFMA organizers said it best: “Facility management is the art of creating an environment where people and processes thrive seamlessly, transforming spaces into engines of productivity and innovation.” Facilities managers from across the globe convened last week at IFMA World Workplace in San Antonio, a three-day event of speaker sessions, educational workshops, and networking.

Real Estate 130

Real Estate Flexibility Flexibility Reporting 130

Spiceworks

OCTOBER 25, 2024

With technology accelerating at a breakneck pace and elections looming, the rise of new AI-powered technologies brings into question how prepared we are to combat misinformation. The post Fact or Fiction: Combatting Deepfakes During an Election Year appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Technology 100

Technology Security 100

McKensey

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The OECD sees the global economy improving. Central banks’ strategies are diverging, with some cutting rates and others raising them. China announces a major stimulus, and the US Federal Reserve cuts rates.

Banking 132

Banking Finance 132

Work Life

OCTOBER 25, 2024

From a young age, women can find themselves inundated with implicit and explicit messages about success. These messages often prescribe achieving the right type and level of accomplishment in their careers, conforming to traditional gender or cultural roles, or meeting the latest definition of impossible and unachievable beauty standards. Women must navigate an intricate interplay of social expectations, external pressures and internal aspirations that shape their definitions and perceptions of

Construction 98

Construction Advertising Leadership Prioritization 98

Spiceworks

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The COVID-19 global pandemic showed organizations that they did not require their workforce to be local 100% of the time. Many workplaces quickly shifted to a remote work strategy. Still, they didn&r.

Home Office 100

Home Office Security 100

Success

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The best career advice I’ve ever gotten is also the worst—to find a new opportunity, just “ use your connections.” We’ve probably all heard a version of this at one point or another; it’s a go-to for a reason. For some people, it really is as easy as reaching out to a few close friends or family—and boom, they have a new job. Unfortunately, I’ve never been one of those people.

Networking 110

Networking Coaching Interviewing Government 110

McKensey

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Complicated times demand great leaders. Here’s an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader today and a look at the factory model that can help aspiring managers ascend.

Leadership 130

Leadership Planning Finance 130

Work Life

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Everyone’s heard stories of bad bosses, or maybe even experienced one themselves. Having a bad boss can cause a negative workplace environment, impact self-esteem, cause a reduction in emotional and physical well-being, and cause burnout. Having a bad boss might tempt you to quit and find a new job with a better boss, even if you like your current job.

Coaching 98

Coaching Controlling Supervising Promotion 98

Spiceworks

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Extended detection and response (XDR) enables a multi-layered approach to respond to cybersecurity issues by providing unified visibility across all security points. This article explains the fundamentals of XDR, its key components, and the top 10 best practices for deploying and managing an XDR system. The post What Is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?

Security 100

Security 100

Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Project Goals Caddick Construction aimed to create a new headquarters that would mirror their growth and professional ethos. The objective was to deliver a workspace that was both innovative and functional, designed to accommodate their expanding team while fostering a dynamic work environment. Design Solution Design Tonic, in collaboration with DLA Architecture, delivered a comprehensive office fit-out that includes: Reception Area : Creating a welcoming first impression.

Construction 96

Construction Teamwork Flexibility Flexibility 96

McKensey

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Since Tufan Erginbilgiç took the helm of the iconic brand, its share price has surged. Profits have more than doubled. How he did it is a case study in the art of corporate transformation.

Finance 103

Finance 103

Mad in America

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Content warning: suicide, self-harm T his year, I hit a milestone I hardly ever thought I would achieve. After spending eight years in therapy, largely for frequent self-harm and thoughts of suicide, I was ready to see my therapist only once a month. It was the result of a lot of hard work, and the payoff was tremendous. I want to share how crucial a flexible and creative approach to therapy proved to my healing, as well as how sticking to the same course of treatment for several years proved to

Creativity 93

Creativity Flexibility Flexibility Controlling 93

Spiceworks

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The proliferation of endpoint devices, coupled with the scale of remote work, has complicated endpoint security. Organizations can streamline endpoint management through an extended detection and response (XDR) approach. Managed detection and response (MDR), which outsources XDR to a third-party vendor, can shift the burden off of your internal staff.

Security 100

Security Networking 100

Work Life

OCTOBER 22, 2024

When you’re being interviewed, the last thing you want is to get a “panic question.” These questions can leave you spinning, unsure of how to answer. An uncomfortable silence, followed by a lackluster answer, can follow the dreaded, “What’s your current salary?” While honesty is a good rule to follow, divulging this information can put you at a disadvantage.

Salary 98

Salary Interviewing Legal Coaching 98

McKensey

OCTOBER 22, 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.

Problem-Solving 106

Problem-Solving 106

Mad in America

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Around the Web: Allies of adisorder4everyone.com share their reasons why we should “Drop the disorder!” in a promotional video for the AD4E annual online festival on Friday, November 8. “A description cannot cause itself, but we’re treating it as if it can.” Prof Sami Timimi “Once labeled, a person’s story is so often obscured, it’s hidden, and sometimes it’s completely negated.” Jo Watson “We should drop the disorder because, I&#

Promotion 100

Promotion 100

Spiceworks

OCTOBER 21, 2024

There has been a lot to scream about in IT security in 2024. By February, we'd seen thousands of tech layoffs, dealt with firmware-level exploits, and recovered from ChatGPT leaking conversations — which weren't even close to the scariest stories of the year. The post 5 of the Scariest IT News Stories of 2024… Spooky! appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Security 88

Security 88

Work Life

OCTOBER 24, 2024

After two decades of working in learning and development, I’ve coached countless individuals on everything from giving actionable feedback to compelling communication strategies. But if there is one message I believe everyone in the C-suite needs to hear loud and clear right now, it’s this: Middle managers are crucial to your company’s success.

Delegation 98

Delegation Coaching Leadership Promotion 98

McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Arenas are industries that transform the business landscape. Eighteen future arenas could reshape the global economy and generate $29 trillion to $48 trillion in revenues by 2040.

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CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The healthcare industry, characterized by its fast-paced and demanding nature, places significant physical and mental strain on its workforce. With long hours, high-pressure situations, and the emotional toll of patient care, healthcare workers often face unique challenges that can lead to burnout and decreased well-being. To address these issues, it is crucial to develop wellness programs specifically tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals.

Healthcare 95

Healthcare 95

Success

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As technology continues to reshape industries worldwide, the education sector is no exception. With the rise of AI applications in higher education , institutions are finding new ways to enhance student success, improve operational efficiency and streamline administrative processes. However, as AI-driven tools take center stage, the role of leadership and the need for human connection remain critical.

Technology 90

Technology Equipment Leadership Prioritization 90

Work Life

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Asking for time off on short notice can be awkward, but sometimes circumstances are out of our control. Sometimes, taking a day off on short notice is the only option. There are many reasons you might need a day off with short notice. Here’s how you can approach the subject with your boss without ruffling any feathers. Reasons to ask for time off on short notice Taking time off used to be, and often still is, looked down upon.

Transportation 98

Transportation Controlling Interviewing Flexibility 98

McKensey

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Grocery retailers across the Middle East and North Africa have weathered postpandemic headwinds. Nine trends shaping the sector point the way to new growth.

Retail 112

Retail 112

Mad in America

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The real question is whether the “brighter future” is always so distant. What if it has been here for a long time already—and only our own blindness and weakness have prevented us from seeing it around us and within us, and kept us from developing it —Vaclav Havel, The Power of the Powerless H ow do we talk about mental illness in a world gone crazy?

Government 91

Government Legal Pharmaceutical Correspondence 91

Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The nearly 200,000-square-foot lab-ready facility provides an innovative R&D environment in which high-growth Life Sciences organizations are empowered to cross pollinate and evolve. Along with strengthened public transit connections via the GLX light rail, 10 Prospect further positions Somerville as an attractive subcluster of the adjacent Life Sciences hubs in Cambridge and Boston.

Manufacturing 83

Manufacturing Retail Security Technology 83

Work Life

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and often unpredictable business environment, companies can longer rely on traditional top-down leadership. In its place, organizations are recognizing the profound impact of human-centric leadership —an approach characterized by empathy, transparency, and a genuine commitment to employee well-being. As companies navigate challenges like remote work , mental health crises , and the need for greater diversity , the importance of empathetic leadership has never been clearer.

Leadership 98

Leadership Prioritization Sales Promotion 98

McKensey

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The head of Europe’s largest private university group believes that AI technologies are critical to advancing the institution’s mission of flexible, personalized higher education.

Interviewing 101

Interviewing Flexibility Flexibility Technology 101

Success

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In family-owned businesses, the transition of leadership from one generation to the next isn’t just about handing over the reins. It’s about preserving the legacy, maintaining harmony and ensuring the long-term success of the company. This process can be fraught with challenges, particularly when balancing tradition with innovation and managing the sometimes-complex dynamics of family relationships.

Leadership 89

Leadership Legal Prioritization Problem-Solving 89

Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Schafer Richardson, a prominent real estate development and investment firm, faced a pressing need for more space to accommodate their growing team. Their previous headquarters in the Gurley Building, while historic and charming, could no longer support their operational needs. The decision was made to relocate to the Basset Creek Business Center, conveniently located just across the street.

Real Estate 97

Real Estate Teamwork Construction Promotion 97

Work Life

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Criticism is never fun to get, because it reflects something that you could have done better. Even the people who are best able to take criticism constructively will feel a little pang when they are faced with an initial complaint about something they have done. But, some people find criticism particularly difficult to take and can obsess over any evidence that they have done something wrong.

Construction 98

Construction Influencing Promotion Learning 98

McKensey

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Companies are creating meaningful growth by developing new ventures. Those with the most mature capabilities are growing quickly and can show the way for companies that are just beginning.

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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2024

If you stroll down any block in a major city, chances are high that you’ll encounter a food truck. These mobile food options sell almost any kind of cuisine you can think of—from old standbys like hot dogs and ice cream to upscale eats like Mexican birria tacos, Peruvian ceviche or authentic halal chicken over rice with the works. But you might also find that that food truck is owned or operated by an immigrant.

Food 94

Food Catering Equipment Sales 94