The Receptionist

MAY 30, 2024

Now Available: Check-Out Reminders The Receptionist for iPad is proud to introduce a new feature to help our customers better maintain visit log accuracy and keep track of their visitors in real time: Check-Out Reminders ! Ensuring that your office’s checked-in visitors are checked out once their visit is complete can provide crucial information for your workplace, from tracking average visit times to maintaining accurate data for compliance to ensuring you have a 100-percent accurate evacuatio

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Software 245

Office Skills

MAY 29, 2024

Online keyboarding for kids classes are back again this summer with even more cool lessons and features from Edutyping.com. In addition to learning how to type, kids can now learn […] The post Online Keyboarding for Kids – Back for Summer! appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Learning Training 245

Mad in America

MAY 30, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Mad in Norway. The author, Erik Rudi, voluntarily relinquishes the authority of being a “psychologist” and “healthcare professional.” I n no way would I be offended or angry if you use the term therapist for me. I just think that it is your expression of a misunderstood, imprecise and outdated definition of what mental health work entails.

Healthcare 135

Healthcare Construction Problem-Solving Flexibility 135

McKensey

MAY 29, 2024

Global travel is back and buzzing. More regional trips, newly emerging travelers, and a fresh set of destinations are powering steady spending.

Logistics 136

Logistics 136

Wellable

MAY 30, 2024

Explore Global Wellness Day activities to inspire a sustainable shift towards ongoing well-being practices at work and beyond. The post Practical Ways To Make Global Wellness Day Meaningful At Work appeared first on Wellable.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 28, 2024

Concrete and steel production are major contributors to global CO2 emissions, but a new technology from Cambridge University offers a promising solution: recycling both materials simultaneously. This innovative process involves using old concrete in steel-processing furnaces to not only purify iron but also generate “reactivated cement” as a by-product.

Construction 119

Construction Government Technology 119

Mad in America

MAY 31, 2024

S ome states call it conservatorship. Others call it guardianship. But whatever you call it, it can be deadly. I t can lead to theft, lies, deception, and the wrongful death of our loved ones by deceitful predators, all in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Consider my mother’s story. Guardianship and the legal system stole her from me. It stole her money, my money, the money designated for my disabled brother, and the house where I took care of her for years.

Legal 133

Legal Food Controlling Reporting 133

Success

MAY 28, 2024

We live in a “hustle” culture where productivity is the goal. Yet it’s estimated that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental health issues—struggles that can show up in a variety of different forms. Anything from negative self-talk, an eating disorder, not wanting to get out of bed in the morning, depression or everyday anxiety can impact daily life.

Consulting 116

Consulting Coaching Leadership 116

Workplace Insight

MAY 31, 2024

A new report from workplace technology provider Eptura suggests that employee-led hybrid working models and connected technology drive the highest returns for businesses. According to its first half 2024 Workplace Index report [registration], companies with hybrid working models in which employees can choose when to come to the office are seeing the most benefit.

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Vantage Circle

MAY 29, 2024

Introduction In the competitive world of small business, finding the right talent quickly and efficiently is crucial. An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) can be a game-changer, simplifying and enhancing recruitment. However, with many options available, choosing the right ATS can be overwhelming. This blog provides a comparative overview of the top 10 ATS software for small businesses, helping you make an informed decision.

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Small Business Software Onboarding Payroll 111

McKensey

MAY 28, 2024

EA’s chief strategy officer, Mihir Vaidya, discusses the challenges of innovating at the intersection of art, entertainment, and technology.

Technology 134

Technology Finance 134

AdminDroid

MAY 29, 2024

As cyber threats rapidly increase, monitoring every aspect of your Microsoft 365 environment is crucial. While securing an organization, preventing unwanted access to resources is a prominent concern as we identify suspicious actions. The real challenge arises when users still retain access to sensitive resources even after completing their tasks. It’s essential to revoke this access promptly, but doing it manually can be time-consuming and impractical for larger organizations.

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Mailing Security Controlling Networking 105

Workplace Insight

MAY 29, 2024

In my line of work, it is easy to get away with not being au fait with technology. Having previously laughed off my ineptitude saying ‘there’s a reason I work with people not machines!’ I never considered I had a place in the realm of all things IT and computers. Until I discovered AI. More specifically, Deep Neural Networks. With a specialism in Neuropsychology, I was intrigued by a discipline that aimed to recreate that which we barely understand; the human brain.

Technology 114

Technology Computer Consulting Networking 114

Vantage Circle

MAY 30, 2024

Your culture is your brand! This is because your people are the biggest asset of any organization. – Matt Phelan, Author of Freedom to be Happy Do you ever walk into an office and immediately feel the energy in the air? Some workplaces exude a distinct energy - maybe the lively banter, the creative decor, or simply visibly happy and smiling people.

Leadership 103

Leadership Communication Training Teamwork 103

McKensey

MAY 29, 2024

Tourism and hospitality companies have transformed over the past decade. Here’s a look at trends related to accommodations and experiences.

Logistics 130

Logistics 130

Work Life

MAY 31, 2024

Loss is a fact of life. Sooner or later, every one of us will lose loved ones, and those losses create a rip in the fabric of our lives. To start to repair that tear, we engage in a grieving process that helps us rewrite the story of our lives in a way that eventually allows us to move forward without the presence of the individual we have lost. The grief process is powerful, but it is slow.

Controlling 98

Controlling 98

Workplace Insight

MAY 28, 2024

A new study by Great Place To Work claims that obliging employees back to the office with so-called return-to-office mandates and restricting their choice of work location can have negative consequences for the business. The report based on a survey of 4,400 US workers, claims to reveal a strong correlation between work location flexibility and positive employee experiences.

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Flexibility Flexibility Manufacturing Healthcare 105

Office Snapshots

MAY 29, 2024

In the bustling world of finance, where numbers dance across screens and strategies take shape in the minds of the brilliant, Smart Factoring stands tall as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. As the company ventures into a new era of growth and success, it recognizes the pivotal role of its workspace in fostering creativity, collaboration, and comfort.

Finance 98

Finance Cleaning Creativity Promotion 98

McKensey

MAY 29, 2024

A survey of travelers reveals disparate desires, generational divides, and a newly emerging set of traveler archetypes.

Logistics 130

Logistics 130

Work Life

MAY 30, 2024

Last year, the so-called Great Resignation came to an end as quit rates returned to pre-pandemic levels. But this return to the status quo has not necessarily translated into a boon in retention for U.S. companies, many of which were struggling with escalating attrition long before COVID-19 shook up the workforce. One recent report found that retaining workers remains a top priority for employers, and only 28% of chief human resource officers expect their retention issues to improve anytime soon

Training 98

Training Small Business Reporting Leadership 98

Success

MAY 28, 2024

If you learn one thing from Anne Mahlum’s eight-figure success with Solidcore, make it this: Your relationship with money could be holding back your business. If you have a scarcity mindset rather than trusting yourself to go out and make more funds when you need them, it’s going to be hard for you to scale up as an entrepreneur. Also, if you’re micromanaging your talent instead of trusting them, you’re wasting your time.

Coaching 98

Coaching Security Construction Small Business 98

Launch Work Places

MAY 28, 2024

Updated: May 28, 2024 Work that challenges you without all the stress, mental energy for hobbies and pastimes, and a flexible schedule that offers enough time with your loved ones. That’s the dream work-life balance we all want—right? Many professionals are searching for that elusive “balance” to find happiness and fulfillment in their day-to-day lives.

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Logistics Flexibility Flexibility Networking 98

McKensey

MAY 28, 2024

Generative AI is here to stay. As the novelty wears off, companies must figure out how to implement the technology to create real value. Here’s how they can start.

Technology 109

Technology 109

Work Life

MAY 30, 2024

Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, though, they’re more than just awkward. Perhaps you dropped the ball on a project and caused your company to lose a client. Or maybe you sent confidential information to the wrong person. While companies hire crisis-communication experts to do damage control, you’ll need to take steps to fix your reputation. The first is to take responsibility for your actions, says Laura Crandall, author of Working With Humans: Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed for Conversatio

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Consulting Controlling Sales Communication 98

Office Snapshots

MAY 30, 2024

SEPALIKA, a Sinhalese word meaning night jasmine, a fragrant white flower with anti – fungal, anti – inflammatory and anti – viral properties. Though the office caters to a couple who run 2 different businesses from this space, the place resonates more with SEPALIKA – a fertility and wellness clinic for women. The client brief was very clear from the very beginning.

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Catering Planning 98

Productivityist

MAY 27, 2024

We live in a world that often demands quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions. Yet acknowledging and respecting nuance in our approach to time management is like discovering a hidden treasure. It’s the recognition that not all tasks are created equal, that priorities can shift, and that flexibility is key to sustainable productivity. Embracing nuanced time management means understanding that our schedules are not always predictable, our energy levels fluctuate, and our focus ebbs and flows.

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Time Management Prioritization Flexibility Flexibility 98

McKensey

MAY 28, 2024

The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy strives to ensure resources for the prevention, treatment, and recovery support of mental health conditions are on par with those for other chronic illnesses.

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Work Life

MAY 30, 2024

Tesla shareholders will vote on June 13 to ratify Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package , which a Delaware judge voided in January because she found he improperly controlled the process. They will also be asked to approve moving the company’s legal home to Texas from Delaware. Below is a look at the potential legal fight standing in the way of Musk’s pay day.

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Legal Cleaning Government Sales 98

Office Snapshots

MAY 30, 2024

Michael Page, a renowned London-based recruitment firm with over 40 years of establishment, is embarking on a redesign project aimed at reducing their office space by 20% while maintaining their current location. The objective is to adapt to a new way of working and capitalize on the scenic view of the CBD skyline. The redesign project for Michael Page’s office space is driven by several key objectives aimed at optimizing the utilization of the existing space while enhancing functionality

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Productivityist

MAY 29, 2024

In this captivating episode of the podcast, I sit down with the renowned author and self-directed learning enthusiast, Scott H. Young , to dive into the intricacies of mastering new skills and the science of learning. Scott, known for his groundbreaking work on rapid skill acquisition, shares his unique insights into writing, learning, and the critical role of research in personal development.

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Problem-Solving Learning Influencing 96

McKensey

MAY 29, 2024

Some widely held notions about luxury travelers—such as how much money they have or how old they are—could be due for reexamination.

Logistics 101

Logistics 101

Work Life

MAY 30, 2024

Many senior leaders complain about running from meeting to meeting, from one fire drill to the next, from dealing with employee matters to investors, from presentations to spreadsheets, from Zoom to town hall meetings, board meetings to performance reviews, strategic planning to ops reviews, from checking email to moving calendars around, and the list goes on.

Leadership 98

Leadership Delegation Coaching Prioritization 98

Office Snapshots

MAY 28, 2024

We created a bold and brave scheme for Euler’s new head office in Canary Wharf to represent Euler’s values; “Be Bold” and “Confidence in tomor-row”, Our concept “A journey to the future” was born to represent Euler’s brand and culture. The shapes meet with bold colours to create a memorable experience. The reception rep- resents a “gateway to the future” an experience brought to life through the use of bold shapes, colours and the well thought-through use of lighting to create a first impression

Project Management 98

Project Management Planning 98

Total Wellness

MAY 28, 2024

If you’re looking to make your workplace a healthier, happier place, you've got to check out Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book isn’t just a guide; it's a game-changer for anyone interested in personal and professional growth. Atomic Habits is not your ordinary self-help book that you read once and forget. It's a book that's not just read but lived.

Equipment 94

Equipment 94

McKensey

MAY 28, 2024

AIA group chief executive and president Lee Yuan Siong lays out why he’s optimistic about the Asian insurance market, what makes AIA unique, and his view of what makes a good leader.

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Insurance Leadership 92

Work Life

MAY 29, 2024

If you are a new graduate trying to move away from home and get your start in life: Sorry. For aspiring homebuyers , the United States just experienced its highest-priced April ever recorded, according to the National Association of Realtors. As for renting , that is unaffordable for half of renters, according to a study by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

Finance 98

Finance Planning 98

Office Snapshots

MAY 27, 2024

The Brief: The design team developed and executed a comprehensive placemaking strategy to help navigate Seacom through the post-COVID workplace challenges their business faced. Both quantitative and qualitative data informed the brief, providing essential insights into the company’s culture and unique ways of working. The primary objective was to design a human-centric, comfortable and flexible place that could foster both planned and spontaneous interactions throughout the workday.

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Creativity Flexibility Flexibility Technology 97