Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A wide area network (WAN) is a connected collection of telecommunication networks distributed across a large geographic area that allows the component networks to exchange data within the group. This article discusses types of WAN, the architecture components of a WAN, and ten best practices for WAN implementation. The post What Is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
McKinsey’s latest analysis of 15 core technology trends points to a new “influencer” role for generative AI as well as growing interest in robotics and digital trust.
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Mad in America
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
T his is the story of some of the delusions I experienced for a period of ten years starting in 2013, my spontaneous recovery after a substantial period of time, and some reflections on the psychosis and the recovery. The journey was a personal one and the reflections are also personal. It all began in 2013 when my role in the company where I was employed was becoming questionable as our investors were holding back on continued funding of our projects.
The Office Management Group
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In this dynamic world of office management, the smallest details can make the biggest difference. One of the most straightforward yet impactful strategies you can implement is proactive housekeeping. This practice is not only a cornerstone of Health and Safety Executive (HSE here in the UK) requirements but also a significant factor in ensuring a smooth, efficient, and safe working environment.
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Today's tech news in AI, Big Tech, and Cybersecurity are included in our ABCs of Tech daily roundup. Here's what you need to know. The post OpenAI Hits 1M Paid Users; Verizon acquires Frontier; US Cracks Down on Election Interference appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Southeast Asia is emerging as a global manufacturing hub, presenting opportunities for logistics companies. Here’s a look at global trade flows in the region.
Mad in America
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
O ur guest today is Banning Lyon, author of The Chair and The Valley: A Memoir of Trauma, Healing, and The Outdoors. An account of the abuse he suffered after being hospitalized in a psychiatric facility at age 15 and the long journey toward joy and awe that followed, his memoir was published this spring by Penguin Random House. He first wrote about his experiences in 1993 for The New York Times and, more recently, for the Washington Post.
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Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
A successful career means different things to different people. Some are fulfilled by creating something out of nothing, while others take pride in guiding projects to completion and helping others grow. What salary range can IT professionals who choose a leadership path expect to earn? The answer: It depends. The post IT Manager Salary Statistics: Median Pay by Industry, Region, and More appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Four trends in geopolitics and global trade patterns suggest a leading role for Asia as globalization enters its next phase.
Office Skills
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Onboarding Tips for a Positive Start When recruiting new staff, you’ll likely spend much time, energy, and money finding the right people. If you want to retain them, you must […] The post Creating a Welcoming Office Environment appeared first on Office Skills Training.
Success
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
From the first batch ever baked with Grandma, chocolate chip cookies are a sugar fix we indulge in, both to celebrate and to console us. Since the invention of the chocolate chip cookie in the 1930s, the baked goodie has maintained its hold over our hearts and waistlines, making cookie icons like Wally Amos, founder of Famous Amos cookies, true purveyors of joy.
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Employee engagement has become the cornerstone of a thriving work culture. But achieving it is not easy. It requires the right strategies and a positive approach. Fostering an environment where employees are engaged, you must be aware of engagement events throughout the calendar year. To help you with that, we have created an employee engagement calendar highlighting the critical dates that you can celebrate in your workplace.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Retail investors are investing more of their capital in companies that have the highest market capitalizations. Intrinsic investors are taking a different approach.
Office Skills
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The new Work from Home as a virtual office assistant online training course teaches you how to become a virtual assistant including what a virtual assistant does, what skills are […] The post New Work from Home Online Course Starts this Week. appeared first on Office Skills Training.
Mad in America
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article is being simultaneously published on Mad in America and on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. W hy do I do the work that I do? It began with a childlike desire for those I believed in to believe in me. Later, I wanted people experiencing suffering as I once did to know the possibilities of connecting with the joy within.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
A new study suggests that engaging in arts and crafts activities can significantly enhance personal wellbeing, offering greater benefits than traditional employment. The research , conducted by a team from Anglia Ruskin University and published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health , found that activities like pottery, painting, knitting, and woodworking can increase life satisfaction, happiness, and the sense that life is worthwhile.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The UNDP’s Pedro Conceição talks about today’s global gridlock, uncertainty complex, and a pervasive sense of disempowerment.
Success
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Personal branding expert Claire Bahn, founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based boutique strategic communications and marketing outfit Claire Bahn Group , says she got into the field professionally after learning to market herself as an actor and model. “I found that the people who marketed themselves the best were able to get the jobs they were best suited for,” she says.
fm:systems
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Hear from senior workplace strategist about combining great design and cutting-edge workplace technology to entice workers back.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Central London is showing steady progress in the return to a traditional working day, with workers spending more time in the office compared to last year, according to a new survey. The data , collected by Centre for Cities in collaboration with Savanta and Focaldata, claims that the average full-time worker in Central London spent 2.7 days per week in the office in June 2024.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Steel is a core material for building infrastructure and aiding economic growth. Over the next decade and beyond, several trends will reshape the global and regional steel industry landscape.
Success
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
We all have that bad habit we just can’t shake, from sneaking a cigarette even though you quit smoking 20 years ago, to eating your feelings in a bowl of ice cream at 11 p.m. But what if you don’t know how to break bad habits? Some experts point to habit replacement, rather than elimination, as a more doable strategy for change. After all, not only are we creatures of habit, but we aren’t the best at resisting temptation, in many forms.
Office Snapshots
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Nestled in the vibrant streets of Soho, the melodies of Gibson found a new stage. Their striking showroom and office space features a unique guitar carousel, secret bar and stage area. Gibson had a bold aspiration, a space that transcends the conventional concept of a guitar shop and creates an experience reminiscent of their acclaimed flagship space in Nashville.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
It’s always fascinating to watch somebody deal with information that challenges their view on an issue. Doubly so when it’s somebody really, really smart. And when it’s information that challenges one of their core beliefs, or some notion they hold about themselves such as their self-image, the multiplying factors of cognitive dissonance can really start to stack up.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
While the country’s consumers are increasingly optimistic and expect to spend more, they remain inclined to trade down and reluctant to splurge.
Success
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Unlike employees, freelancers don’t have their rights and work responsibilities automatically outlined when they agree to work for a company. Whether initiated by the contracting company or the freelancer, contractual work agreements define important items, such as the project’s scope, payment, deadlines and ownership. Although contracts may initially seem like extra paperwork, these agreements create the foundation of a healthy working relationship.
AdminDroid
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
With cyber threats advancing at an unprecedented rate, safeguarding user accounts has been more critical. Imagine a world where each login is protected by an added security layer, significantly lowering the chances of a breach. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is driving this shift, offering a remarkable 99.9% effectiveness in preventing attacks. To enhance security and safeguard user accounts, in May 2024, Microsoft mandated MFA for all users.
Office Snapshots
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Founded in 1933 by the tennis player René Lacoste and entrepreneur André Gillier, French company Lacoste, has a longstanding reputation for excellence in the luxe-leisure and sporting worlds. Previously located at the Finchley campus for numerous years, the move to the Johnson Gardens building in Farringdon was brought about by goal of consolidating the team and promoting collaborative thinking and experimentation through design, heralding a new era for the brand in the UK.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 3, 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
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
One of the most challenging aspects of freelance life can be finding clients, especially when starting out. Luckily, there are as many creative ways to showcase your talents as there are gig workers hoping to catch a break. Hiring professionals is always an option. So is bartering services, such as writing copy in exchange for web design or SEO skills, which, along with work samples, brings the potential for future collaborations and referrals.
Workplace Insight
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
A comment piece published in The Sunday Times by UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has sparked a debate about whether there is a link between the rise in working from home and an increase in truancy levels among pupils. The number of pupils who are routinely and persistently absent from school is around 150 per cent higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
A lot happens in a day. Our A, B, and C's of tech summarize the artificial intelligence, Big Tech, and cybersecurity stories you should know. The post ABCs of Tech – Tech News Roundup for September 4, 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Generative AI has increased the focus on data, putting pressure on companies to make substantive shifts to build a truly data-based organization.
Success
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Getting sued might be every freelancer’s worst nightmare. A decade ago, Reyna Gobel, MBA, MPH, a freelance journalist and speaker, was asked to edit and fact-check an article about 10 celebrities who had declared bankruptcy. The online publication paid her $125, well below Gobel’s normal rate, but she took it on as a favor because she wrote for this media outlet often.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
My wife, Christine, still remembers how, in the early years at Green Mountain, I would often lie awake at night repeating the specific revenue and profit numbers I wanted the company to hit six months out, a year out, and even further in the future: “In three years, we’ll do this much product, and it will cost this much. ” In saying it aloud, I was, in an important sense, committing myself to making it real.
Office Snapshots
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The office design for LVMH marries clean, modern aesthetics with sophisticated touches that reflect the essence of luxury. The use of neutral colors accented by bold, contemporary art pieces and high-end finishes echoes the brand’s chic style. Each space, from individual workstations to communal areas, is meticulously planned to foster collaboration while maintaining personal space and comfort.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Tapping the organization’s collective energy to implement change is crucial for transformation success. A three-step process creates the momentum to meet the challenges ahead.
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