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)?
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.
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Office Space
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The steady rise of remote work has fundamentally shifted the way we work, offering unprecedented flexibility and convenience. While this transformation has undeniable benefits, business leaders should not lose sight of how valuable the physical office space can be. Sure, implementing a five-day workweek may not be for everyone, especially in 2024. However, striking a balance with a hybrid model that combines in-office and remote work can provide employees with the best of both worlds.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Our tech news roundup includes the ABCs you need to know about the latest happenings in Artificial intelligence, Big tech, and Cybersecurity. The post Microsoft brings Copilot to Work; Brazil vs. Elon Musk; and a Roadmap for BGP Security appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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.
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.
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.
Spiceworks
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In September, the summer feels like it's behind us, and the third quarter is winding down. The big tech conferences in September, like Oracle CloudWorld, DreamForce, and Meta Connect, allow us to look - and plan - ahead for what's to come. The post Top Tech Conferences in September 2024 (…and beyond) appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
When people meet you for the first time (or even hear about you), your reputation isn’t a blank canvas. People have already drawn conclusions about you based on the few status- and power-related details they know (such as your demographics and occupation). Then, confirmation bias kicks in. Confirmation bias, one of the most well-documented judgment errors in all of psychology, is the tendency to interpret new information in a way that is consistent with, thus confirming, beliefs we already hold.
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.
WELCOA
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently released a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents , highlighting the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families to help our communities thrive. This advisory emphasizes how important the work of parenting is, not only for the wellness of children, but for society at large.
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 5, 2024
Critics of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, commonly referred to by the acronym DEI , are increasingly using boycotts and bans to fight against their use. People often argue that this anti-DEI backlash is motivated by race-neutral concerns — for example, that DEI practices are irrelevant to work performance or are too political. But our recent research , published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, suggests that conservative critiques of DEI ofte
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 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.
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.
Work Life
AUGUST 31, 2024
Most discussions of retirement focus on the financial aspects of leaving the workforce: “ How to save enough for retirement ” or “ How do you know if you have enough money for retirement ?” But this might not be the biggest problem that potential retirees face. The deeper issues of meaning, relevance, and identity that retirement can bring to the fore are more significant to some workers.
McKensey
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The UNDP’s Pedro Conceição talks about today’s global gridlock, uncertainty complex, and a pervasive sense of disempowerment.
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.
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.
Work Life
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Company ’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: What should I do if I feel like my company is trying to get me to quit? A: Let me start by acknowledging that this really sucks. Getting laid off is awful, but working in a job where you feel like they don’t want you there is horrible, too.
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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