Spiceworks
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hackers have accessed billions of personal information records, including social security numbers, by breaching National Public Data (NPD), a background check firm. Learn more about the development and its implications for affected users. The post Massive National Public Data Breach Exposes 2.9 Billion Records, Risks SSNs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Office Skills
AUGUST 22, 2024
How Stellar CX Can Mitigate Customer Churn In today’s fiercely competitive marketplace, customer loyalty is a precious commodity. But what happens when customers walk away? Customer churn, the rate at […] The post The Customer Experience Advantage appeared first on Office Skills Training.
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Wellable
AUGUST 21, 2024
Explore five dimensions of employee well-being and learn how a holistic approach to health can improve work performance and job satisfaction. The post The Importance Of Employee Well-Being In The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.
Office Space
AUGUST 20, 2024
Reverse hoteling is an innovative approach to flexible seating that can bring significant benefits to modern offices, particularly those embracing hybrid work models. Facility managers (FMs) who need to optimize for hybrid work may turn to reverse hoteling if they need to offer permanent, assigned desks along with more flexible options. By blending assigned desks with on-demand flexibility, reverse hoteling offers a solution that can optimize space utilization, enhance collaboration, and support
Spiceworks
AUGUST 21, 2024
OpenAI has entered into a licensing agreement with publishing house Condé Nast and announced fine-tuning capabilities for GPT-4o. Learn more about the updates and what it means for the users and the AI applications. The post OpenAI Updates: Condé Nast Partnership and GPT-4o Fine-Tuning Initiative appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 22, 2024
Insurance companies are at an inflection point with their generative AI use cases. Three McKinsey partners discuss the value of combining generative AI with other technologies.
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Workplace Insight
AUGUST 19, 2024
There’s a lot to be said for not being slaves to the clock and the screen. Ironically, the way we measure time has its roots in a famous instance of daydreaming. The story goes that in 1583 a young student at the University of Pisa called Galileo Galilei was daydreaming in the pews while his fellow students were dutifully reciting their prayers. He noticed that one of the altar lamps was swaying back and forth and even as its energy dissipated, the arc of each swing slowed so that each took the
Spiceworks
AUGUST 19, 2024
Illinois has passed a law that allows its residents to carry mobile driver's licenses and state IDs instead of physical ones. Discover which other states have implemented the law and the security concerns and measures regarding these digital IDs. The post Illinois Passes Law That Allows Residents To Carry Mobile IDs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 23, 2024
The economy remains resilient, but data signals a deceleration; China followed earlier moves by the Central Bank of Brazil, and the European Central Bank by easing monetary policy, cutting rates twice in a month.
Success
AUGUST 22, 2024
Staying up to date on health care appointments is an important part of work-life balance. When you’re emotionally and physically in tune, your career productivity naturally improves. It’s a positive sign that 64% of employers intend to enhance their health and well-being offerings in 2024, according to Mercer. As companies up their investments, telehealth platforms have taken center stage.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 22, 2024
The United Kingdom’s commercial property market is showing signs of a quicker recovery than the rest of Europe, following a challenging two-year period marked by high interest rates and the ongoing re-evaluation of the role offices. According to the Green Street Index, the office market continues to be the most sluggish sector. The latest data suggests that both deal volumes and property values in the UK have seen an increase in the first half of 2024.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 19, 2024
A bipartisan group of US Congress members has asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for explanations on advertisements for the sale of illegal drugs on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more about the concerns and what it could mean for the social media giant. The post US Lawmakers Question Meta Over Reports of Illicit Drug Advertising appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 23, 2024
With the economy still in flux, established companies could potentially unlock and sustain growth by building new businesses while simultaneously transforming the core.
Success
AUGUST 18, 2024
The transition from summer to fall is tough on families with kids. From waking up earlier to the return of homework, the hustle of a new back-to-school routine can be an exciting but also tiring time. Here are nine back-to-school tips for parents that will make the transition to the classroom more successful. Back-to-school tips for parents: Transition sleep habits During the summer, the whole family is on a more relaxed schedule.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 23, 2024
What is the hallmark of a truly successful workplace? In today’s day and age, it’s a feeling that connects an individual in a unique yet powerful way to their organization. It’s a feeling of belonging and purpose. A feeling of being valued for the unique contributions one brings to the table. It's the result of belonging to a living, kicking entity and not merely lifeless, corporate machinery.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 22, 2024
A Texas federal judge barred a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements, claiming it had no authority to ban such practices. Learn more about the decision and what it could mean for workers in the country. The post US Judge Blocks FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 20, 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.
Success
AUGUST 18, 2024
I never planned to be a marketing strategist. When I was wrapping up my master’s in journalism and beginning to look for Ph.D. advisers, my partner had a “come to earth” talk with me. My children didn’t have any more tolerance for mommy being in graduate school. I quickly realized that there are not very many jobs for AI ethicists with a terminal master’s degree.
Work Life
AUGUST 23, 2024
In an era marked by the speed of innovation and transformation, the staggering reality is that progress toward gender parity continues to be slow and uneven around the globe. Gender parity occurs when people of all gender identities are able to proportionately participate in society—including in our corporate boardrooms. Throughout our careers, we’ve witnessed the dawn of a variety of programs and initiatives aimed at improving gender parity in the business world and have personally benefited f
Spiceworks
AUGUST 20, 2024
Zoom has announced that the platform will support up to one million webinar attendees simultaneously. Discover what prompted this move and the available packages and plans. The post Zoom Announces Support for up to One Million Webinar Attendees appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 21, 2024
A survey of over 1,000 employees creates a data-backed view of what motivates employees to perform.
Success
AUGUST 21, 2024
He’s one of the world’s most famous people. So famous, all you need to hear is his first name—Deepak—and you know exactly who he is. Deepak Chopra, M.D. has carved out a worldwide presence in the wellness world over the past thirty years, leading the way in bringing awareness and understanding of the universal need for both mental and physical well-being.
Fellow
AUGUST 21, 2024
A hybrid environment is attractive because it allows everyone to choose their preferred workspace (and maybe even alternate from day to day), but just as there were hiccups and lessons learned by all in the switch to a fully remote office, there will be difficulties and challenges to overcome with a hybrid setup too. We’re no strangers to hybrid work here at Fellow , and I’ve been organizing and participating in hybrid meetings for years as someone who has worked remotely long-term, in office, a
Spiceworks
AUGUST 23, 2024
US oil giant Halliburton confirmed that its computer systems were hit by a cyberattack affecting operations at its Texas offices. Learn more about the incident and the impact of the outage. The post Oil Giant Halliburton’s Operations Disrupted by Cyber Incident appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Total Wellness
AUGUST 19, 2024
Ever think of exercise as a way to treat yourself? Just like a warm bubble bath or a cozy night in, exercise can be a super way to show yourself some love. After all, exercise isn't just about staying fit; it's about feeling good inside and out. When we think of exercise as a chore, it can be hard to stick with it. But when we see it as self-care, it becomes something we look forward to.
Success
AUGUST 21, 2024
Are you feeling stressed about your job and overwhelmed by your work? Experiencing continued stressors can cause you to become burned out, leaving you unable to focus on day-to-day tasks or perform them to the best of your ability. But you can take back control of your performance by identifying healthy coping mechanisms for daily stressors. We asked members of the Young Entrepreneur Council for tips on how they prevent burnout at work.
Mad in America
AUGUST 17, 2024
T his is the story of Will, a young man who plunged into an extreme state following exposure to a synthetic street drug, which led to repeat psychiatric hospitalizations—and the effect on family members who supported him along the way. Told by his mother, Pamela, and his oldest brother, Joe, it’s also a story of resilience, loving commitment, and a push for change against a system riddled with discrimination and harms.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 22, 2024
Toyota has confirmed that its network was breached, resulting in a 240 GB data leak. Learn more about the incident and its implications for the auto manufacturer. The post Toyota Confirms Exposure of Customer and Employee Data in Data Breach appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Work Life
AUGUST 21, 2024
Once upon a time (about 10 years ago), you couldn’t go two clicks across the internet without running into a BuzzFeed article. Or, perhaps, a “listicle.” When I started working at BuzzFeed in 2013, it seemed unstoppable. Approximately 130 million people visited the website each month and the company was reportedly driving nearly $20 million in annual revenue.
Success
AUGUST 21, 2024
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It also happens to be quite a shape-shifter. New skin cells are formed in the epidermis and work their way up to the surface every 30 days. The old skin flakes off, and the cycle repeats. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always mean that the skin is a clean slate when a new month rolls around. Depending upon our age, hormones and stress levels, dead cells can have a little party on our face that gets out of hand, causing wrinkles and sagging under our eyes
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 21, 2024
This unprepossessing building in Peterborough has been named as one of the world’s leading workplaces by Leesman. The Government Property Agency (GPA) office hub building is the second building belonging to the GPA that has achieved Leesman+ certification – global recognition of exceptional workplace experiences which only six public sector offices worldwide have ever attained.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 22, 2024
Procreate vows not to use GenAI in its product offerings. xAI releases Grok-2 with minimal ethical safeguards. Read about these and other AI updates in this roundup. The post AI Image Generation Pushes the Boundaries of Innovation and Ethics appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
Work Life
AUGUST 23, 2024
While each career path has its unique hard skills and expectations, recruiters and employers alike rank certain soft skills at the top of their list during hiring. One soft skill that transcends industries and roles is a person’s people skills. People skills are the glue that holds professional relationships together. They help professionals communicate effectively, build trust, and collaborate smoothly with colleagues, clients, and superiors.
Success
AUGUST 19, 2024
For some people, being in the military is a lifelong career. For others, it’s a springboard to entrepreneurship. Veterans Shelby Dziwulski, Raquel Riley Thomas and Aubrey Carlson applied their fine-tuned military skills, like discipline, hard work and team building, to become successful entrepreneurs. Their enterprises are among the over 5% of U.S. businesses that are veteran-owned, according to the U.S.
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