Wellable
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Apple has halted sales of some Apple Watch models in the US due to a patent dispute with Masimo. Explore what’s behind this legal battle. The post Apple Watch Sales Halt: What’s Behind It? appeared first on Wellable.
All Work
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Workplace culture is increasingly important to Millennial and Gen Z employees, who value social activities and the expression of company values through “she, we, and me” spaces that promote wellness at various scales. Proper mother’s rooms have a profound impact on the trajectory of women at work and move the needle on employer DEI and ESG initiatives.
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Spiceworks
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The California-based tech giant is expected to spend approximately $50 million on the project. The post Apple Seeks Agreement With News Publishers To Train Artificial Intelligence Models appeared first on Spiceworks.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 25, 2023
In a study of fluoxetine (Prozac) for adolescents, researchers found that the placebo effect predicted good outcomes, but the actual drug treatment did not. After accounting for “treatment guess” (those who figured out that they were receiving an intervention rather than placebo), the drug was not effective in depression treatment. In fact, those who received a placebo but thought they received Prozac improved more than those who received the drug and knew it.
McKensey
DECEMBER 26, 2023
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.
Office Skills
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Working from your home office is a great way to have a little more control over your professional life. That said, it may not always be plain sailing. Just because […] The post Creating a Stress Free Home Office Environment appeared first on Office Skills Training.
Spiceworks
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Ransomware attacks have routinely targeted U.S. financial institutions in the fall and winter, victimizing millions. The post 1.3M LoanCare Borrowers Data Exfiltrated in Fidelity National Financial Breach appeared first on Spiceworks.
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The Office Management Group
DECEMBER 27, 2023
We’ve all been there (or certainly will be at some point in our office management careers). The Office Move. That gasping moment when we are told “we’re moving office, and by the way – you are running the project.” Did we get enough notice ( probably not ), were we asked if we wanted to run it ( I expect no, but hopefully you’ll welcome the challenge as and when it comes!
Success
DECEMBER 28, 2023
They spend their days ensuring the team they lead is working at its optimal performance. And they spend their other days ensuring their bosses, often C-suite leaders and upper management, have everything they need. So, managers find themselves living in the forgotten middle, a term called “middle child syndrome” in families, or “middle management syndrome” at work.
Spiceworks
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Microsoft is inching closer to introducing an easy way of reinstalling and repairing Windows 11 that will preserve local files. The post Microsoft a Step Closer to Eliminating the Hassles in Reinstalling or Repairing Windows 11 appeared first on Spiceworks.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 26, 2023
A new study in Frontiers of Pharmacology finds that antidepressant use during pregnancy is linked to reduced motor skills in children at 2 years old. The association, although mild, persists even when accounting for maternal depressive symptoms and stress during pregnancy. The current study, headed by Noémie Tanguay of the Université Laval in Québec, finds no such deficits in cognitive or language development.
Work Life
DECEMBER 25, 2023
The labor market may be poised to enter 2024 in its quietest state in years. After the unprecedented activity, persistent headlines, and viral social media trends its seen since the outbreak of the pandemic—which included an initial wave of layoffs in early 2020, followed by the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, quiet firing, and quiet hiring—the labor market is, for the first time in years, just plain “quiet.
Success
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Creating New Year’s resolutions has become a time-honored tradition for many. It embodies the spirit of renewal in the new year with the opportunity for self-improvement. But finding the right resolution for you—one that you will actually keep—isn’t an easy process. Here, we offer tips for creating your resolutions, learning how to keep them and even some New Year’s resolution ideas to get you started.
Spiceworks
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Plaintiffs alleged the tracking of user activity on browsers even when set to private modes. The post Google Settles a $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Consumer Privacy Violations appeared first on Spiceworks.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 23, 2023
S everal weeks after being committed under the Mental Health Act, still dopey from mandated antipsychotics, I had a dream. They were shatteringly vivid then—usually involving fleeing from hospital staff who wanted to lock me up and inject me with sedatives. But this dream was different, and it turns out, not so far from a possible reality. These days, I research alternatives to approaching psychosis, voice-hearing and unshared realities at the University of Edinburgh, which often feels like a su
Work Life
DECEMBER 26, 2023
If you’re considering a job change, 2024 might be your year. From the number of potential openings to the qualifications you’ll need, candidates may find a friendlier job market, especially if you work in tech. Some of the new selection criteria, however, may mean you’ll need to update your résumé and LinkedIn profile.
Success
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The future is calling—and it might have some serious dough attached to it. If nothing else, opportunities abound as business leaders, tech teams and clients scramble to figure out how to use AI tools, from ChatGPT to hundreds of others, to level up their businesses. In 2020, the World Economic Forum estimated that, by 2025, there could be nearly 100 million new roles related to AI.
AdminDroid
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for groups plays a crucial role in safeguarding your organization’s critical assets with its just-in-time access and continuous monitoring. However, challenges arise when resources and sensitive data are at risk due to non-compliant devices, users from unknown locations, etc. So, how can PIM be configured to better address these vulnerabilities?
Mad in America
DECEMBER 27, 2023
O ne of the greatest things about this country that we live in is the freedoms we enjoy. Those freedoms were embedded in my parents. They believed in them, serving the country that proclaimed them after growing up in families that served as well. They believed in the Declaration of Independence, which held “these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
Work Life
DECEMBER 29, 2023
When the first wave of lockdown regulations ended, back in 2020, I can still remember what I was most excited for. Going to bars again. Perhaps, during a moment of such gravity, this excitement may seem trivial, or even louche. But I love bars, and always have. I love the opportunities (increasingly rare) that they present for just quietly sitting and thinking, for luxuriating in a small pleasure.
Success
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Most building developers try to maximize their profits by developing all their owned land. But Angelos Michalopoulos and his wife, Vassiliki Petridou, are opting for the opposite approach. They are choosing to build on only 1% of the land they own so they can afford to preserve the rest of it. As Greek natives, they grew up with an appreciation for nature.
Total Wellness
DECEMBER 27, 2023
As the New Year approaches, many of us embark on a journey to improve our overall well-being, and more often than not, nutrition and healthy eating dominate our resolutions. It's a cycle as familiar as the changing seasons — a burst of enthusiasm for strict meal plans and calorie counting, only to be followed by frustration and a return to our old habits.
Yarooms
DECEMBER 28, 2023
With one cyber attack happening every 39 seconds, ensuring robust information security in the workplace is paramount. The increasing digitization of business processes has exposed organizations to a myriad of threats, emphasizing the critical need for a comprehensive information security strategy. This guide delves into the importance of information security, the types of data organizations must secure, the regulatory landscape, common cyber threats, and strategies for building a robust informat
Work Life
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Improving finances is a common resolution for the New Year. In 2023, 53% of Americans who set resolutions wanted to prioritize getting their finances in order. While that figure has dropped to 38% for 2024, it is still the second-most popular resolution after improving fitness. Unfortunately, most resolutions are abandoned before February rolls around.
Success
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Your dog or cat probably does it every morning and after rousing from a long nap: a long, deep stretch, the type that’s inspired the names of yoga poses. We humans mostly stretch as a quick pre- or post-workout activity, though we have something to learn from our four-legged friends. Studies have shown that regular stretching has proven benefits ranging from increased flexibility and range of motion to improved blood flow and injury prevention.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 28, 2023
W hen I interviewed psychiatrist Gordon Warme for my first hour-long documentary, Mars Project , I kept thinking “somebody needs to make a movie about this Warme guy.” Dr. Warme was remarkable because he was a sensible light in the confusing darkness of mental health discourse. He was one of the few psych-professionals who addressed the obvious contradictions of his specialty and I found his views to be refreshing.
Office Dynamics Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Attending a conference welcome reception can make or break your entire conference experience: make sure you get the most out of it with our guide.
Work Life
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. employees say “being happy” is the most important aspect of their work experience right now, according to MetLife’s 21st Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study. But what does “happy” mean to you? Setting goals to do more of the type of work you enjoy is one part of the equation, but knowing what not to do can help, too.
Success
DECEMBER 25, 2023
FROM THE ARCHIVES February 1902 For years, the morning drumbeat of England has echoed around the world, but now that martial sound is followed by a mightier one—the whir of the American machine tool. The wars of the future will not be struggles by armed men for the control of territory, but contests in which automatic machines—automatic factories, even—will battle for the trade of the world.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 27, 2023
From The Washington Post : “Federal health authorities are intensifying their scrutiny of the drug ketamine for treating mental health disorders, as the mind-altering compound grows in popularity despite the lack of regulatory approval for such use. The Food and Drug Administration warned in October about the risks of using pharmacy-made ketamine at home, citing the case of one patient whose breathing slowed to a dangerous level after taking a large dose outside of a health-care facility.
Productivityist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
In this enlightening episode originally broadcast in December 2017, I had the opportunity to chat with Angela Crocker, an expert in digital decluttering and organization. Angela joined me to discuss her new book and shared her valuable insights on how to manage our increasingly digital lives efficiently. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone struggling with digital clutter and seeking practical solutions.
Work Life
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Global HR analyst Josh Bersin recently said, “In 25 years, I have never seen such low levels of investment and maturity in leadership development.” That’s disappointing news for millions of middle managers worldwide—especially when research by Gartner tells us that middle-management responsibilities have recently doubled compared to those of individual contributors.
Go Burrows
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Maria Smith worked as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, and now she helps leaders, employees, and organizations understand the science and benefits of goal-setting. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Maria talks about aligning your goals with your executive’s goals, balancing short-term and long-term goals, and the power of a shared vision between colleagues.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 26, 2023
A few years ago, I began compiling what I affectionately call my “goofy” synchronicity stories. (Synchronicity was initially defined by Carl Jung to represent meaningful coincidences—“causally unrelated” events that happen near the same time and carry the same meaning.) I noticed that often, these independent events don’t happen at the same time or within a few moments of each other.
I/O at Work
DECEMBER 29, 2023
New research finds that DEI leaders are often presumed to be non-White and to possess unique leadership qualities. How does this affect organizational DEI efforts?
Work Life
DECEMBER 23, 2023
We’ve made it past the darkest day of the year, and as we all—hopefully!—take a pause during this last week of 2023, it’s a good time to look back and assess the year’s work. Fast Company’s most-read Work Life stories from 2023 give a glimpse into our collective struggles when it comes to what we prioritize in our working lives.
Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The last few weeks of the year are an ideal time for self-reflection and review as on the one hand, there’s an understandable eagerness to plan and map out goals for the upcoming year. But at the same time, it’s a perfect moment to take note of both the successes earned and lessons gained over the past 12 months. It’s in the vein of the latter that I wanted to look back at the numerous conversations I had with my guests on my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast to select my favourite guest moments and i
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