Insperity

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Human resources (HR) key performance indicators (KPIs) have proven useful to track and measure consistently year over year. However, the last few years have changed the workplace in fundamental ways. This has pushed specific HR KPIs to the forefront in importance and significance. HR KPIs are the workforce metrics that HR departments use to evaluate: How HR influences and contributes to the company, and impacts the financial bottom line How successful HR is at achieving HR strategy and over

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Spiceworks

AUGUST 5, 2024

Intel has announced the slashing of 18,000 jobs and other cost-cutting measures, including reduced capex and the suspension of dividends. Learn more about the development and the continuing trend of layoffs in the tech industry. The post Intel Cuts Over 18,000 Jobs Following Troubling Quarterly Earnings Report appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Mad in America

AUGUST 7, 2024

C arl Elliott is a distinguished professor at the University of Minnesota with joint appointments in the Department of Philosophy and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. An influential voice in bioethics, Elliott is known for his critical examination of the medical and pharmaceutical industries. His latest book, The Occasional Human Sacrifice: Medical Experimentation and the Price of Saying No , describes the harrowing experiences of whistleblowers who expose corruption and malprac

Pharmaceutical 144

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McKensey

AUGUST 8, 2024

Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 9, 2024

Human resources managers increasingly view employee engagement as a key performance indicator. However, measuring engagement is complex due to its many contributing factors. A vital component of engagement is employee morale or enthusiasm, which can be improved through various strategies, especially by prioritizing worker well-being. According to a Gallup poll , companies with high employee engagement experience 21% higher profitability and 41% lower absenteeism.

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Spiceworks

AUGUST 9, 2024

One of summer's top information security events, Black Hat 2024, ended on August 8. The event comes at a time when AI affects everything from sports and politics to business and end consumers. It also comes at a time when the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve. Check out the key event takeaways identified by Spiceworks News & Insights. The post AI in Security, Microsoft Vulnerabilities, and More: Key Takeaways From Black Hat USA 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Security 197

Mad in America

AUGUST 3, 2024

T he harm caused by the medical profession is called iatrogenesis , and in 1975, Ivan Illich (1926-2002) published Medical Nemesis (republished titled Limits to Medicine ) in which he discussed the clinical, social, and cultural iatrogenesis of modern medicine. Illich was a philosopher and social critic of monopolistic institutions and bureaucracies in Western society that undermine self-sufficiency, community, freedom, and dignity.

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Success

AUGUST 8, 2024

The scene: You wake up at 6:30 a.m. You slip on your augmented-reality glasses with its stylish, minimalistic frames. You start to make your coffee when an alert pops up on the side of your coffee maker. The alert says you’re running out of espresso beans. “Would you like to add them to the grocery list?” it asks. As you step outside and unlock the car, your glasses issue a reminder.

Advertising 131

Advertising Technology Influencing Supplies 131

Spiceworks

AUGUST 6, 2024

The CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage in July significantly affected several businesses. Discover how it affected customer experience and tips on how CX leaders can prepare for such incidents. The post 8 CX Lessons from the Microsoft/CrowdStrike Outage appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Mad in America

AUGUST 8, 2024

T his may be a strange thing to consider, but your therapist is, first and foremost, a regular person. No matter how many degrees, years of training, or fancy certificates, they are still human. With this, unfortunately, comes the reality that flaws will abound. Sometimes, in worst case scenarios, your therapist may even be abusive. School doesn’t teach therapists how to, well, handle their s$@#.

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McKensey

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.

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Retail Technology 141

Wellable

AUGUST 9, 2024

Corporate financial wellness programs help employees manage finances effectively for reduced stress, enhanced well-being, and improved workplace performance. The post A Guide To Financial Wellness Programs For Employees appeared first on Wellable.

Finance 130

Finance 130

Spiceworks

AUGUST 5, 2024

CrowdStrike is set to face lawsuits from investors and affected organizations over its faulty update, which caused a global outage of Windows systems. Learn more about lawsuits and their legal and financial implications. The post CrowdStrike Faces Lawsuits Over Global Outage, Likely to Drive Up Insurance Costs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Insurance Legal Learning Security 189

The Receptionist

AUGUST 6, 2024

Rachel Duke’s business is thriving—even in the face of disaster. Rachel, a certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, worked as an emergency room nurse for 17 years when burnout started creeping in, so she decided to try something new. After taking a job in a dermatology practice, Rachel remembers, “I found a love for aesthetics that I didn’t realize I had.

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Small Business Technology Communication 130

McKensey

AUGUST 8, 2024

Successful technology leaders partner closely with the business on IT strategy, gen AI use, and product development.

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Technology Banking Leadership 137

Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2024

“Stop doing busy work and start making a difference with your work.” This astute observation was shared recently by Liz Wiseman (someone I had the pleasure to speak with many years ago on my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast). And it inspired me to share a simple, but effective strategy that.

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Leadership 123

Spiceworks

AUGUST 8, 2024

Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against GARM, a coalition of major advertisers, accusing them of conspiring with brands to dissuade them from spending money on X. Learn more about the lawsuit and who else is supporting it. The post X Sues Advertising Coalition, GARM for “Boycotting” the Platform appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 6, 2024

In a world in which people have more choice about how and where to work, how do you encourage people to spend more time in the office without issuing controversial mandates? Some of the UK’s most high-profile workplace, design, property and facilities management experts met recently at the London showroom of MillerKnoll to discuss the answers to this, one of the most vexed questions of recent years.

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Teamwork Mentoring Influencing Technology 122

McKensey

AUGUST 9, 2024

Why the construction industry must climb out of its productivity rut—and why it hasn’t yet.

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Construction Real Estate 136

Success

AUGUST 7, 2024

From viral social media reels to awards crowning the best remote getaways and luxury retreats, travel is far from a fading trend. As someone who travels quite often as a journalist, the idea of getting away has changed for me over the years. It has become more than just a way to share the best tips with readers or to find the best location and music in hopes to go viral.

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Prioritization Creativity Promotion 115

Spiceworks

AUGUST 8, 2024

Google has replaced Chromecast with TV Streamer. Google has also announced an upgrade to its Nest Learning Thermostat. Learn more about the developments and what it means for popular Google smart home services. The post Google Sunsets Chromecast; Unveils TV Streamer and Nest Learning Thermostat appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Learning 179

Work Life

AUGUST 6, 2024

It’s no surprise that we all encounter difficult conversations at work. And yet, the biggest surprise of all may be that most people tend to shy away from them. Numerous books and articles, for decades , have offered advice highlighting the importance of preparation , active listening , emotional regulation , or focusing on solutions to handle these discussions more effectively.

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Construction Training Communication Onboarding 111

McKensey

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Big Apple’s travel and tourism sector has rebounded from its pandemic lull. But today’s New York City visitors are arriving with new agendas.

Logistics 135

Logistics 135

Success

AUGUST 7, 2024

Although divorce rates have generally fallen, they are still rising among adults aged 50 and older. The authors of a 2012 Journals of Gerontology study dubbed the trend “gray divorce” when their findings identified the divorce rate among that demographic had doubled from 1990 to 2010. Later studies from Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family & Marriage Research further tracked the phenomenon.

Insurance 111

Insurance Creativity Security Purchasing 111

Spiceworks

AUGUST 6, 2024

Yum! Brands are introducing voice AI at Taco Bell drive-thrus. Discover how the fast-food brand plans to transform drive-thru services with Voice AI and aim for full brand integration by 2024. The post Taco Bell Unveils Drive-Thru With Voice AI, Sets Eyes on Future Tech Innovations appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Food Planning 179

Mad in America

AUGUST 6, 2024

A new study published in the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal explores the ethics around antipsychotic dose reduction and discontinuation. According to the authors, providing a path for service users to reduce or discontinue antipsychotic drugs aligns with the four core biomedical ethical principles of autonomy, justice, nonmaleficence, and beneficence.

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Decision Making Promotion 108

McKensey

AUGUST 9, 2024

Generative AI is already affecting the working world. But, with this technology’s continual, rapid evolution, what does the future of work look like? Two McKinsey experts give their opinions.

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Success

AUGUST 7, 2024

There’s nothing like the thrill of bringing your vision to life, turning an idea into a thriving business, seizing an opportunity that challenges the status quo and making a positive impact on people or the world. The entrepreneur roller coaster is indeed special, exciting and rewarding, but it can also be downright terrifying. While some view entrepreneurship as a career choice, it’s more of a calling.

Small Business 110

Small Business 110

Spiceworks

AUGUST 8, 2024

A global stop-payment mechanism developed by Interpol has enabled the disruption of an international business email scam. Learn more about the mechanism and how Interpol's operations work. The post Interpol Disrupts Massive Business Email Scam, Recovers Over $40 Million appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Learning 175

Learning Security 175

AdminDroid

AUGUST 7, 2024

As cyber threats evolve, organizations face increasing challenges, especially with data sabotage attacks where data is intentionally disrupted or deleted, causing significant damage and high costs. Identifying such harmful attacks is difficult, as it is often unclear whether actions were taken intentionally by attackers or mistakenly by organizational users.

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McKensey

AUGUST 8, 2024

How can leaders reach their full potential? McKinsey senior partners provide a road map for developing effective “inside out” leadership.

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Leadership 132

Success

AUGUST 5, 2024

Why does it seem so much easier to have a candy bar every afternoon, instead of a piece of fruit? Why do we procrastinate instead of getting things done now? Why do we hit the snooze button instead of getting up to exercise? If you think it’s because you’re lazy or have no self-discipline, you can cut yourself some slack. Science explains that bad habits form quickly because they produce immediate reinforcement.

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Spiceworks

AUGUST 5, 2024

This $29.97 Cybersecurity and IT Certification Training Bundle will help tech professionals learn the basics of network security, ethical hacking, testing, and more. The post Kickstarting Your Cybersecurity and IT Certifications appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Networking Security Training Learning 166

Work Life

AUGUST 9, 2024

MrBeast has ordered a full assessment of the internal culture in his YouTube empire as well as an investigation into “allegations of inappropriate behavior by people in the company,” according to a confidential memo obtained by The Associated Press. Addressed to “Team Beast” employees, the message sent Wednesday outlines infrastructure changes including plans to hire a chief human resources officer and require company-wide sensitivity training.

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Advertising Training Food Influencing 98

McKensey

AUGUST 5, 2024

As the electric-vehicle market continues to grow in Europe, customer expectations are also evolving.

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Automotive 133

Success

AUGUST 6, 2024

Jason Tartick was known for making moves in the banking world. The University of Rochester MBA generated buzz as he quickly ascended the corporate ladder. In the spring of 2018, he also captured the attention of the American public, this time for a different reason—his dating life. Nine weeks as a contestant on ABC’s The Bachelorette launched Tartick into a new reality.

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Real Estate Banking Finance Networking 104

Spiceworks

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hackers targeted Mobile Guardian, a UK-based mobile device management (MDM) firm, and remotely wiped around 13,000 devices. Learn more about the threat and its implications for learning systems. The post Cyberattack on Mobile Guardian MDM Software Wiped Thousands of Devices appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Software Learning Security 161