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Balancing Employee Mental Health With the Return to Office Trend

Success

At first glance, some workplace trends for 2025 appear to be contradictorynamely the continued expansion of return to office policies combined with a growing interest in employee mental health. In a McKinsey survey from 2021, one-third of respondents reported that returning to the office negatively affected their mental health. Finding the proper balance between these potentially competing priorities is likely to be a challenge for bosses and workers alike.

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Newmark Knight Frank Offices – Dallas

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The Challenge As pandemic-induced restrictions began to lift, Newmark sought to consolidate its Dallas-Fort Worth offices into a single location in Uptown Dallas to improve and elevate the employee experience. To help show Newark what the Future of Work could be, the HKS design team was challenged to create a space where a new culture could be born and nurtured by uniting different groups in a single, highly collaborative and client-facing office.

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2025 End-of-Support Milestone in Microsoft 365 

AdminDroid

As we move into 2025, several key products and features in Microsoft 365 will reach their end-of-support milestone. This is Microsoft’s way of encouraging users to adopt modern solutions and ensure their tools remain secure, efficient, and up to date. Is your organization ready for these transitions? Planning ahead of this Microsoft 365 upcoming changes is essential to avoid disruptions and stay on top of the game.

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7 tips to help you talk about mental health with your boss

Work Life

Navigating a discussion about mental health at work can be daunting, but having open dialogues about it is crucial for employee well-being and productivity. If you are struggling with a mental health issue and worried that it might affect your job performance, here are seven valuable insights that will help you prepare for the conversation with your boss and set clear goals so you can proactively secure their support.

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Employee Engagement Ideas for Warehouse Workers

Vantage Circle

It was just another busy day at our warehouse, with forklifts beeping and packages sliding down conveyors. I was doing my usual rounds, holding my refreshing cup of coffee, when I overheard two coworkers chatting near the loading dock. Then one of them joked, 'If I ever become Employee of the Month, it’ll be because I made it through all these double shifts!

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Accenture Sustainability Hub – Mandaluyong

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Accenture, a leading global professional services company, is committed to integrating sustainability into its operations and client services. The new Sustainability Hub office in the Philippines exemplifies this dedication, designed as a walkthrough journey showcasing Accentures sustainability credentials. The office highlights the companys achievements, promotes eco-friendly practices, and aims to enhance employee and client engagement through a sustainable and innovative environment.

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Could Brain Monitoring Be the Next Workplace Trend?

Success

The last decade has seen a seismic shift in how we work. Artificial intelligence , remote work and digital collaboration tools have redefined the professional landscape, migrating much of our work to being performed online and revolutionizing the way we engage with our careers. Recent scientific developments are now bringing forward a new prospect of growth: the integration of brain monitoring and neurotechnology into the workplace.

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The Role of Executive Communication in Driving Effective Employee Recognition

Vantage Circle

With Expert Inputs From : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert When was the last time you paused to consider how your words as a leader impact your team’s motivation? It’s easy to assume that employees are engaged simply because they show up to work, but the reality is far more nuanced. A recent study by Gallup reveals that only 36% of employees are engaged at their workplace.

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Bain & Company Offices – Sandton

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Giant Leap worked closely with the Bain & Company global team to design a customised workspace, meeting the specific needs of the local team whilst incorporating the global workplace guidelines. The new workspace was an opportunity for their brand to come to life, adhering to their global standard while maintaining a local flavour. A chance for them to show clients, recruits and employees what they stand for.

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Economic empowerment made-to-measure: How companies can benefit more people

McKensey

Connections, contexts, and capabilities can guide corporate efforts to create empowerment impact efficiently.

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5 red flags of your boss’s behavior you should not ignore

Work Life

Burnout is particularly perilous among leaders because it doesnt just affect them individually, but reverberates throughout the entire organization. Leaders set the tone, culture, and standards for their teams, and when theyre off their game, that impact is both measurable and contagious. According to Gallup , employees with burned-out managers are 50% more likely to burn out themselves.

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Why The Hybrid Work Model Can Be the Best Option for Executive Assistants and Employers

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The hybrid workplace isn’t new. Flexible work arrangements date back at least to the 1960s. Even so, the COVID-19 pandemic sped up the adoption of remote working technologies, and four years later, more than half of employees are working in a hybrid environment. Knowledge workers such as executive assistants (EAs), who spend much time on computer-related tasks can benefit greatly from this arrangement, as can employers.

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Klook Offices – Singapore

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Bringing a Vibrant Brand to Life On the occasion of their 10th anniversary, Klook, Asias leading travel and experiences platform, tasked ID21 to create a vibrant workplace that embodies Klook’s brand identity while fostering collaboration, creativity, and community among its employees. Infusing Colour and Energy Klooks brand personality is lively and dynamic, and our design aimed to reflect that exuberance throughout the workspace.

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How beauty players can scale gen AI in 2025

McKensey

Beauty brands and retailers have already begun testing gen AI. To scale these experiments quickly, beauty players should focus on high-value use cases and customize gen AI tools to meet their needs.

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The job search is taking longer than it used to

Work Life

The past year has seen strong job growth in the U.S., with employers adding more than 2 million jobs during 2024. But for people who have been laid off or are otherwise unemployed, those figures don’t capture the challenges of navigating the current job market. As of the most recent jobs report, more than 7 million Americans were unemployed. And according to The Wall Street Journal , a significant number of those people1.6 millionhave been looking for a new job for at least six months.

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DISC Management Styles for Remote Teams

Success

Remote work has changed how teams connect, creating new challenges for leaders. Without face-to-face interactions, its harder to pick up on subtle cues and keep productivity levels high. Thats why understanding DISC management styles and how to manage different personality types is more important than ever. The DISC personality model is a powerful tool to help leaders navigate these challenges.

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Southern Cross Healthcare Offices – Auckland

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The National Support Office for Southern Cross Healthcare at the ANZ Centre in Auckland, designed and built by STACK Interiors, is STACKs second collaboration with Southern Cross, following the previous successful fitout at Fanshawe Street in Auckland. The design for Southern Cross Healthcare, located across two levels in the ANZ Centre, supports the wider healthcare community and accommodates a wide range of requirements and individuals within the national business.

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From engines to algorithms: Gen AI in automotive software development

McKensey

As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AIdriven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.

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Why high achievers get overlooked (and what to do about it)

Work Life

You crushed the project on time, under budget, and have exceeded all expectationsagain. Youve streamlined processes, connected dots others couldnt see, and delivered results that wowed everyoneagain. Yet, when the company announced promotions for this year, your name isnt one of themagain. If this sounds familiar, youre not alone. Many high performers face this frustrating reality.

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The Sustainable Design Forum returns

Workplace Insight

The Sustainable Design Forum – a one-day interactive event designed specifically for workplace designers and specifiers is returning to the Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, London for its third year on Thursday 25th April 2025. With a focus on People and Planet, this years event has been expanded to include additional workplace topics. The doyenne of inclusive design, HOKs Kay Sargent, has chosen the Forum to be the venue for the launch of her new book and research on Neuro-inclusion.

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SCHUFA Holding Offices – Wiesbaden

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The existing canteen and adjoining conference rooms at Schufa Holding AG’s headquarters in Schiersteiern Hafen were modernized for the company’s employees. The aim of the project was to create an inviting and functional environment that employees would enjoy not only during their lunch break, but also beyond in a pleasant environment. The aim of the design was to create a dining room that invites employees to use the canteen outside of regular opening hours.

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Unlocking peak operational performance in clinical development with artificial intelligence

McKensey

Three lighthouse use cases serve as a blueprint for AIs potential to improve the speed, efficiency, and quality of clinical trials.

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Want to empower diverse voices? You need to tackle tone policing

Work Life

Have you had work discussions and felt the recipient focused more on the emotions accompanying your words than what you said? If so, tone policing might have reduced your messages effectiveness and the listeners receptivity. Tone policing occurs when people emphasize the unpleasant emotions or incivility that might come with someones message, which effectively dilutes what they say.

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How to Use AttendanceBot Features to Prevent Employee Burnout

Attendance Bot

Employee burnout is a growing challenge for businesses, especially in fast-paced industries where workloads can spiral out of control. Preventing burnout requires thoughtful strategies and tools that encourage balance and productivity. Most solutions solve this by monitoring schedules and workload to spot red flags early, while others use anonymous feedback or recognition and icebreakers – lets dive into varied strategies.

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The Brutal Truth About Modern Leadership: Your Team’s Mental Health Depends On You

Tanveer Naseer

One of the harshest realities leaders need to come to terms with is how they no longer just play a significant role in their employees growth and success, but how much influence they have on the mental health and well-being of those they lead. But this is why it’s so.

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The hidden traps of business building: A guide for life science CEOs

McKensey

CEOs in pharma, biotech, and medtech are increasingly building patient-centric businesses but are struggling to do so. Avoiding five common roadblocks can help leaders build successful businesses.

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Forget happy hour: 9 professionals share how they make networking fun

Work Life

If the word networking brings to mind handshakes during conferences or hours on the links, its time for a reset. Common interests can create opportunities for people to come together and talk shop, regardless of industry. So if making small talk over boring luncheons or Zoom gatherings isnt your cup of tea, it might be time to rethink how and where youre making connections.

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The Wellbeing Challenge with AI Red Teaming and Content Labelling

Zevo Health

Introduction We have been hearing from many AI companies who are concerned about the wellbeing of their data and content labelers as well as the people who are responsible for red teaming. As part of our series on the wellbeing challenges of Gen AI, this article looks at examples of how these key roles can be negatively impacted, and we suggest proactive and reactive strategies to support employees.

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Most people say they have no idea what their job achieves

Workplace Insight

A new poll claims that most employees are unaware of how their individual contributions at work support larger company goals and growth. Only 23 percent of employees say they are told about company goals, in stark contrast with the 84 percent of leaders who say theyre effectively communicating business goals, objectives and key results to employees.

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Bringing digital to B2B payments

McKensey

Serial entrepreneur Ren Lacerte talks about BILLs quest to help businesses connect and transact and his passion for small and midsize businesses.

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A management professor explains why you should stop explaining everything

Work Life

Today we obsess over metrics and actionable insights. Our desire to be good leaders compels us toovercommunicate the details. But science suggests that overexplaining by communicating details as leaders may stifle our power and our teams creativity. Do you notice how great leaders speak on lofty abstract topics like belonging and innovation? During her time at Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg said, Our mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.

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Investing in Building Automation: The Right Time in 2025

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Discover why 2025 is the perfect time to invest in building automation and how it can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and future-proof your assets.

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CES B2B and Enterprise IT Tech Sessions

Spiceworks

Branching out from its roots as the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual tech conference stakes a claim to being the "premier platform" for Enterprise and B2B The post CES B2B and Enterprise IT Tech Sessions appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Why Brazilian farmers are doubling down on productivity

McKensey

Challenging times in agriculture have reinforced the importance of productivity for profitability, a McKinsey survey of Brazilian farmers found.

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How power changes leaders

Work Life

Whether youre a frontline supervisor in your first management role or the CEO of a global multinational, being the boss changes you. Part of this is simply leaders adapting to the challenges and pressures inherent in all positions of power. Things like the wider scope of responsibilities, greater decision complexity, and heavier workloads. However, a growing body of research shows that another part of what power does to people occurs at a deeper level, subtly yet fundamentally altering how leade

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Talking About Mental Health on LinkedIn Can Impact Job Evaluations

I/O at Work

New research highlights the potential pitfalls of disclosing mental health conditions on LinkedIn.

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4 Population Health Management Goals to Strive For

CoreHealth Workplace Wellness

With 90% of the nations annual healthcare expenditures spent on chronic and mental health conditions, theres an undeniable need for reducing costs while improving outcomes. Population health management (PHM) is an approach that aims to achieve this by prioritizing proactive measures to improve a defined populations health outcomes.