Spiceworks
APRIL 1, 2024
Optimism around artificial intelligence (AI), the ubiquity of cloud computing, and the necessity of cybersecurity measures are expected to drive technology spending this year, analysts say. With that in mind, check out five of the most important conferences this month. The post Mark Your Calendars: Top Tech Conferences in April 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks.
Work in Confidence
APRIL 4, 2024
Applying learnings to drive improvements The 2023/24 NHS Staff survey results were published in March. Over 1.4 million NHS staff in England were invited to participate in Q4 2023. With a response rate nearing 50%, the survey gives a good insight into the NHS staff experiences. Across several areas things appear to be nudging in the right direction, showing an overall improvement in staff experience and staff engagement.
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Insperity
APRIL 4, 2024
Talk of emotional intelligence, or EQ, and its importance for business success has been around for years, but some leaders still think it is touchy-feely nonsense. The problem with this train of thought? Nothing could be further from the truth. EQ can actually make or break a person’s career, and that means every leader needs to be smart about emotional intelligence.
McKensey
APRIL 4, 2024
As increased commodity trading value pools attract new competition, successful players will differentiate by managing illiquid risks and embracing data-driven trading models.
Spiceworks
APRIL 3, 2024
Unlock the secrets to closing the cloud skills gap and driving digital transformation. The post How to Address the Cloud Skills Gap in the Digital Era appeared first on Spiceworks.
Wellable
APRIL 5, 2024
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are fundamental to fostering DEI in the workplace. Use this HR guide to launch and support ERGs at your organization. The post Power Of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): HR Guide To Fostering Inclusion & Success appeared first on Wellable.
Office Space
APRIL 5, 2024
When the pandemic started, remote work was seen as a temporary solution. Today, employees continue to demand flexibility in their work schedules. Remote workers enjoy a better work-life balance and prevent themselves from burnout. Companies are relenting since using hybrid work models attracts talented employees. But it takes more than transforming a work environment to ensure a successful hybrid work model.
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Spiceworks
APRIL 5, 2024
Discover why Google Bard’s expansion to platforms like Gmail & YouTube falls short of OpenAI’s response quality buzz. The post What IT Leaders Can Learn From Google’s Shaky GenAI Start appeared first on Spiceworks.
The Receptionist
APRIL 3, 2024
In the United States, February through April marks the unofficial “tax season,” but any seasoned tax pro will tell you there’s still plenty of work to be done in the remaining months. While a tax preparer’s work is never truly finished, there are periods of slower activity, especially after April 15th (the deadline for filing taxes). While most taxpayers have filed their taxes by then (or have at least filed for extensions), there are many people in need of those services year-round.
Office Space
APRIL 3, 2024
In today’s data-driven world, information is power. But for businesses, the true power lies not just in collecting data, but in turning workplace data into actionable insights. This is especially true when it comes to the workplace, where a wealth of analytics data sits untapped, waiting to be unlocked. Imagine turning employee presence data into insights that optimize scheduling, or using communication patterns to identify potential collaboration bottlenecks.
McKensey
APRIL 4, 2024
Consumer-facing businesses have an opportunity to unlock holistic value. By better integrating their loyalty programs with pricing strategies, they can drive growth in a muddled economic landscape.
Spiceworks
APRIL 1, 2024
A cybersecurity report disclosed information-stealing campaigns against macOS users. Learn more about the implications of the attacks and the strategies used by threat actors to steal the credentials of their victims. The post macOS Devices Targeted by Infostealer Malware appeared first on Spiceworks.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 2, 2024
Virtual meetings – often derided as impersonal and prone to technical glitches – can improve employee wellbeing and performance, a new study led by a Trinity Business School researcher has found. The research, conducted alongside Karin S. Moser (UniDistance Suisse, University of Queensland), Stefan Diestel (University of Wuppertal) and Isaac Alshaikh (South East Technological University Waterford), conducted during the ongoing shift to hybrid work environments and just published in the Journal o
Total Wellness
APRIL 1, 2024
Great leaders know that taking care of their team is just as important as achieving great results. But finding the right balance between productivity and avoiding burnout can be tricky. Luckily, Daniel Goleman, an expert on emotional intelligence, has developed a compelling framework to help leaders navigate this terrain effectively. Goleman, the author of the influential book ' Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ ' and his latest work ' Optimal ,' shares insights on how leade
McKensey
APRIL 4, 2024
Leaders today confront a raft of complexities. Here’s what will matter most as 2024 evolves—and how CEOs can reckon with ongoing disruption successfully.
Spiceworks
APRIL 3, 2024
Late last month, a Microsoft engineer who volunteers for RDBMS PostgreSQL caught what is described as one of “the best executed supply chain attack we’ve seen described in the open.” The attack, possibly planned and under execution since at least 2021 to target several Linux distributions, could have proven catastrophic had it not been discovered in time.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 4, 2024
The nascent years of new ways of working in the late 80s and early 90s coincided with a widely held but soon to be discarded belief that the Japanese had cracked management practices. So it was perhaps inevitable that the principles of a process called just in time manufacturing – most famously applied in the factories of Toyota – should migrate to new forms of office design and the rapidly developing practice of flexible working.
Mad in America
MARCH 30, 2024
T his is a story of recovery and partnership between a mother and son and their journey to healing. It begins, as such stories do, with common human struggles. Like many who endure mental health downfalls, Matt’s life was consumed by a perfect storm of circumstances including relationship stress, a partner’s decline in health, and caring for a young neurodivergent child — all of which, combined with his own health ailments on top of being the sole financial provider, exacerbated his overwhelm,
McKensey
APRIL 4, 2024
Price transparency is one of several industry innovations that is increasing the potential for consumerism in US healthcare.
Spiceworks
APRIL 1, 2024
Learn why prioritizing ethical human-centered design is crucial in navigating AI’s role in content creation. The post Can AI-Powered Content Be Accessible and Inclusive? appeared first on Spiceworks.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 2, 2024
There are a number of employment law changes coming into effect on 6 April 2024 that will impact SMEs the most. These modifications to employment law will profoundly influence the daily functions of businesses, especially during a period when SMEs face substantial economic challenges. It is essential for managers to revise their policies, engage with employees, and adapt their procedures in alignment with the updated regulations prior to their implementation.
Office Snapshots
APRIL 1, 2024
When trailblazing commercial design firm, Blitz, was tasked with designing the glamorous West Coast home for L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty brand, their goal was to make it fluid, fresh, and community-oriented. Women-run on both the Blitz and L’Oréal leadership fronts, showcasing important feminist history and celebrating the power of women in the workplace was a priority.
McKensey
APRIL 4, 2024
By upgrading their energy strategies, industrials can reduce energy costs, accommodate market volatility, and achieve ambitious decarbonization targets—here’s how.
Spiceworks
APRIL 5, 2024
Apple engineers are looking to develop robots that would follow users in their homes to aid in several functions. Learn more about the devices Apple hopes will become its ‘next big thing.’ The post Apple Invests in Home Robotics After Shutting Down Electric Car Project appeared first on Spiceworks.
Success
MARCH 31, 2024
The power of visualization is a very real thing. Elite athletes use imagery as a powerful tool to help support their success on and off the court, playing field or course. Lisa Widmark, a sports psychology performance coach, recalls one experience with an athlete who would get nervous about being interviewed after a game. They discovered that the anxiety he had about interviews was also impacting his performance.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 4, 2024
A new poll of 2,000 people suggests that while 90 percent of business leaders think their performance management process is a success, only 55 percent of employees agree with them. According to the State of Performance Enablement report from Betterworks, there are significant disconnects between how organisational leaders and their employees and managers view their ability to perform optimally and maximise productivity.
McKensey
APRIL 4, 2024
In response to financial pressures, academic medical centers are pursuing efforts to improve their near-term fiscal health. Clinician engagement is crucial to longer-term success.
Spiceworks
APRIL 4, 2024
Discover the trends and challenges discussed at KubeCon + CloudNative Con Europe 2024. The post Kubernetes Celebrates 10th Birthday in Paris with Biggest KubeCon Ever appeared first on Spiceworks.
Success
APRIL 5, 2024
Imagine stepping into your backyard to find the perfect reprieve from the daily stress of work and life. Since the pandemic, backyards have become the go-to spot for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation as more homeowners install spa-like amenities including hot tubs, plunge pools , yoga platforms and meditation gardens. One of the most unique relaxation tools to add to a yard is a labyrinth for walking meditation.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 2, 2024
Around 91 percent of companies with a workforce that can work from home currently offer some form of hybrid working, according to a new poll of 500 HR professionals from Towergate Health & Protection. On average 39 percent of the workforce are hybrid working and 27 percent of employers have more than half their workforce hybrid working. The poll also suggests that 30 percent of employees work from home for at least three days a week.
McKensey
APRIL 4, 2024
At some factories, underperformance isn’t just financial—it may also threaten safety, quality, or the environment. An unconventional improvement approach can help these sites regain health and vitality.
Spiceworks
APRIL 5, 2024
The U.S. government’s efforts to limit the number of China-made devices through cybersecurity evaluations aren’t resonating well with the rest of the country. In the 12-month trailing February 2024, Chinese devices grew by 41%, with some industries, including critical infrastructure ones, doubling the number of China-made devices in the past year. The post The Dragon’s Footprint: Chinese Devices in the U.S.
AdminDroid
APRIL 4, 2024
For years, organizations using Microsoft 365 have surpassed the bulk email limits by using third-party solutions or on-premises servers. The reason? Using Exchange Online to send higher volumes of email often resulted in throttled user accounts, interrupting mail flow. Microsoft has made it clear that Exchange Online imposes outbound limits and is not designed for bulk emailing services.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 5, 2024
From today (April 6th 2024), UK employees will have the legal right to request flexible working from their first day in a new job. Under the updated regulations, employers must engage in discussions with employees and consider alternative solutions before declining a flexible working request. Decisions on applications must now be made within two months, reducing the previous timeframe of three months, which includes any appeals.
McKensey
APRIL 4, 2024
Technology disruptions are reshaping mobility solutions. Will mobility insurance see a meteoric transformation?
Spiceworks
APRIL 4, 2024
As ransomware is becoming smarter and faster, how can organizations bolster their defenses to better perceive and respond to cyber attacks. The post FBI’s Ransomware Insights: Lessons from the $60 Million Impact appeared first on Spiceworks.
AdminDroid
APRIL 3, 2024
Microsoft report reveals that 4000 password attacks are happening every second (i.e., more than 300 million per day). How terrific!? Amidst all these attacks, going passwordless becomes a stronger solution. Ever imagined a world without passwords? Looks interesting, right? Thus, passwordless authentication is essential to prevent password attacks.
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