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Tailored workplace management for modern organisations

Workplace Insight

Workplace management used to be a secondary concern for organisations in the past, but it has now become a top priority. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process of digital transformation, leading to the implementation of new processes and technologies that focus on facilitating remote and at-home work. As a result of these changes, organisations have recognized the importance of finding a balance in their work environments.

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Beyond Aesthetics: Designing Workspaces That Truly Meet Employee Needs

Wellable

The ‘Instagrammable’ office trend: These vibrant, stylish spaces make for an impressive social media post, but do they truly meet employees' needs? The post Beyond Aesthetics: Designing Workspaces That Truly Meet Employee Needs appeared first on Wellable.

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Intelligent Connectivity Will Fuel the Future of Boundless Working

Spiceworks

Unlock boundless potential with intelligent connectivity, redefining workspaces for agility and productivity. The post Intelligent Connectivity Will Fuel the Future of Boundless Working appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Applying for a W2 e-filing waiver

BMT Office Administration

We decided to start our W-2 Wednesdays feature earlier this year. This gives us more time to explore W-2 issues, which, based on questions we’ve been encountering, are beginning to trip up employers. Today’s inaugural edition is focused on applying for a waiver from filing electronically. Who must file electronically? Almost everyone. Final regulations issued earlier this year require you to e-file all your information returns if you’re filing a combination of any 10 information returns.

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Why Effective Password Management is a Critical Office Skill

Office Skills

Contrary to popular belief, effective password management is a skill — one that’s fundamental in the workplace. Office employees work with a lot of data and software. Protecting it is […] The post Why Effective Password Management is a Critical Office Skill appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Study: Workplace Flexibility Lowers Risk Of Heart Disease

Wellable

A recent study finds that workplace flexibility can lower heart disease risk. Learn how tailored work arrangements contribute to a healthy, productive workplace. The post Study: Workplace Flexibility Lowers Risk Of Heart Disease appeared first on Wellable.

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Leveraging Generative AI Safely and Responsibly in the Coming Year

Spiceworks

Ensure AI trust and reliability with thorough testing. Mitigate risks for responsible and effective generative AI usage. The post Leveraging Generative AI Safely and Responsibly in the Coming Year appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Mental Disorder Has Roots in Trauma and Inequality, Not Biology

Mad in America

P rescription drugs require verification that they are helpful, not harmful. Considerable data show this is not true for psychiatric drugs. Moreover, in stark contrast to the discoveries by medical researchers of biological causation for many physical illnesses, psychiatric researchers have failed to find physiological or genetic causation for the most diagnosed mental disorders—the anxiety disorders and depression—negating the rationale for the prescription of these drugs.

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Unlocking the potential of generative AI: Three key questions for government agencies

McKensey

Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology’s complexities could sideline their efforts. Our framework addresses some critical implementation questions.

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How Back-office Employees Can Thrive with AI

Spiceworks

Unlock back-office potential with AI! Elevate roles, boost job satisfaction, and drive innovation. The post How Back-office Employees Can Thrive with AI appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Outgrowing Hollywood: Rita Wilson Is Taking On New Passion Projects

Success

She’s been a star for more than 50 years. You name it, Rita Wilson’s done it. And she’s done it so well, in fact, that she has now woven herself into the worlds of TV, film, theater, music and journalism seamlessly and courageously. From her first shot at acting in 1972 ( The Brady Bunch ) to her latest film ( My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 ) to her recent album release ( Now & Forever: Duets ) , Wilson has succeeded at everything she’s put her mind to.

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A Remarkable Feat: A Psychiatric Patient Changed the Law on Restraints

Mad in America

I t is extremely rare that anyone succeeds in changing the horrible laws we have in all countries about forced treatment with psychiatric drugs and belt restraints. I shall therefore tell a story from Denmark. It is so unusual that his obituary was written by a journalist and published in a national newspaper. Silas Dam (photo courtesy of his mother) Silas Dam killed himself this summer, only 24 years old.

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How generative AI can boost consumer marketing

McKensey

From automating processes and powering hyperpersonalization to permanently altering the idea generation process, generative AI is poised to be a catalyst for a new age of marketing capabilities.

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Meta and IBM Lead Alliance To Challenge Artificial Intelligence Leaders

Spiceworks

The alliance includes members such as AMD, Cleveland Clinic, Dell, Intel, and more. The post Meta and IBM Lead Alliance To Challenge Artificial Intelligence Leaders appeared first on Spiceworks.

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An ex-FBI agent explains how to recognize the power dynamics in a room

Work Life

You’ve decided to ask for a raise. Should you go into your boss’s office first thing in the morning to get it out of the way? Or wait until the afternoon? Wait until tomorrow? Your chances of success will depend on your ability to read the room. Paying attention to the narrative—spoken and unspoken—can provide information that gives you an advantage in essential negotiations, as well as during a job interview and any other critical meeting, according to Adele Gambarde

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ADHD Drugs Linked to Cardiovascular Disease

Mad in America

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry finds that long-term use of ADHD drugs is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. According to the current research, led by Le Zhang of the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, service users are at a 4% greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for each year of ADHD drug use. The largest increase in risk for cardiovascular disease occurs in the first three years of ADHD drug use.

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Future-proofing health systems for climate risks and pandemics

McKensey

Climate change and infectious-health risks are threatening health systems across the globe. High-impact investments that address these risks concurrently could also help build resilient health systems.

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Why Change Management Matters in the Future of Work

Spiceworks

Understanding change management, user adoption, and training is crucial for businesses navigating the evolving future of work. The post Why Change Management Matters in the Future of Work appeared first on Spiceworks.

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An astronaut shares his 30-second trick for boosting productivity

Work Life

We all make mistakes. How we respond to them, however, can be the difference between moving forward and staying stuck. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, author of Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible, says the lessons he learned in space not only helped him better handle mistakes; they improved his productivity and focus.

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After MIA Calls for Retraction of STAR*D Article, Study Authors Double Down on the Fraud

Mad in America

O n September 9, Mad in America published a lengthy report on the STAR*D scandal, describing how Ed Pigott and colleagues, in a series of publications dating back to 2010, had shown that the STAR*D authors violated the protocol in numerous ways to grossly inflate the announced remission rate in that study. This past August, Pigott and colleagues delivered a final crushing blow.

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Forward Thinking on the tricky business of removing carbon from our world with Nan Ransohoff

McKensey

A leading market maker for investment in carbon removal believes that tackling climate change has to be done quickly, but that the problem is tractable. Doom-laden thinking has gone too far.

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Apple Makes First Move In AI, Even as Google Launches Gemini Model

Spiceworks

The Gemini LLM will be available in Ultra, Pro, and Nano suites based on use cases and device applications. The post Apple Makes First Move In AI, Even as Google Launches Gemini Model appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Flexible workplace provider creates ‘first ever’ metaverse office

Workplace Insight

The flexible workplace provider Clockwise has opened what the firm claims is the first office space in the metaverse, the Clockwise Campus. According to Microsoft, 51 percent of Gen Z expects to be working in the metaverse in some capacity by 2024. The firms say the space is heavily influenced by Clockwise’s physical offices and provides a digital platform for its members and the public to connect, collaborate and interact in various spaces including; meeting rooms, dedicated desks, breakout sp

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How to handle the kind of stressful workday when everything’s going wrong

Work Life

We’ve all had those days. It seems like one thing after another is demanding our time. Deadlines loom. Interactions with coworkers and supervisors exacerbate the rate at which our shoulders are tightening. And that little voice inside narrates each moment, telling us we’re never going to get everything done, and that even if we do, it won’t be good enough.

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An update on European consumer sentiment: Uncertainty lingers

McKensey

Consumer confidence was mixed across the region as geopolitical concerns and price increases weighed on shoppers. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.

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AI’s Role in Reshaping Project Management for Developers

Spiceworks

AI-driven evolution reshapes developer roles in project management—ensuring success in dynamic software landscapes. The post AI’s Role in Reshaping Project Management for Developers appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Microsoft 365 Archive for SharePoint 

AdminDroid

As data ages in SharePoint, its usage typically drops. Yet, completely discarding inactive data proves challenging as it holds vital significance for business records and compliance. Without an efficient archiving solution, organizations struggle with overwhelming data volumes, soaring storage expenses, and inefficient retrieval processes which obstruct productivity.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

Success

It’s not so cheerful when money is tight. This year has been hard—financially, emotionally and, for some, physically. So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras.

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What is fast fashion?

McKensey

Fast fashion retailers have sped up their production processes, getting new styles to customers at a record pace—and creating significant environmental and social challenges.

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Black Hat Europe 2023: Former Uber CSO Weighs if Being a CISO is Worth the Risk

Spiceworks

A former Uber CSO convicted last year said CISO’s personal liability for organizational safety has many security pros rethinking the following career path. The post Black Hat Europe 2023: Former Uber CSO Weighs if Being a CISO is Worth the Risk appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Now ‘Last Successful Sign-in Date Time’ available for Microsoft 365 Users 

AdminDroid

Microsoft has introduced a new property to identify the last successful sign-in date and time for Microsoft 365 users. This enhancement facilitates the identification of inactive users within your organization, streamlining the process that was historically challenging. Office 365 Last Login Report – How it Started? In the past, administrators faced difficulties in identifying inactive users, relying on ‘ LastLogonTime ‘ from ‘ Get-MailboxStatistics.’ However, this approa

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How Deesha Philyaw Built Her Writing Career From the Ground Up—and Landed a 7-Figure Book Deal

Success

Deesha Philyaw did not teach me how to write, but she did teach me how to turn writing into a career. I have spent many hours on the phone with her asking what I should charge for a certain piece of content, or where to submit my work. She is a kind human being who has always cheered on her friends and contemporaries, so seeing her win—and win big—over the past three years has been a thrill.

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Apparel brands finally shift to deeper supplier relationships

McKensey

Brands recognize the value of partnering with suppliers but have been slow to act. Our latest survey finds that brands are finally shifting to transform the apparel industry.

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AWS Sets the Stage for Generative AI Models & Clean Rooms

Spiceworks

AWS’s Clean Rooms updates usher in a new era for generative AI models, fostering collaboration through automated governance layers. The post AWS Sets the Stage for Generative AI Models & Clean Rooms appeared first on Spiceworks.

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What ever happened to The Great Resignation?

Workplace Insight

You may recall that a couple of years ago, The Great Resignation was one of a handful of things with which certain people had become obsessed. Over a period of about six months at the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022, we were told repeatedly that huge numbers of people were about to quit their jobs to move to something better, pursue their dream of self-employment or whatever.

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The latest corporate benefit: Parental leave from your first day at work

Work Life

When William Goff was looking for a new role earlier this year, there was one offer that stood out among the rest: a position with social learning platform Tigerhall. Goff, who had just welcomed his first baby, was able to take paid parental leave before he had even started his new job as head of customer success, thanks to Tigerhall’s new benefits policy, which began in 2022.

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Grid planning under uncertainty: Investing for the energy transition

McKensey

In the face of climate and transition risks, an updated planning paradigm can help grid operators mitigate evolving challenges and ensure grid resilience and affordability.

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