All Work
JULY 7, 2024
Modern employees require office environments that go beyond basic amenities, offering purpose-built spaces that enhance productivity and accommodate diverse workstyles. Creating adaptive and thoughtfully designed zones that cater to different activities and needs — while eliminating friction and promoting a positive brand experience — is critical for motivating employees to return to the office.
Spiceworks
JULY 11, 2024
To better protect the user’s online presence, the dark web report feature will no longer require Google One access and will be available to all Google account users for free. Find out more about the decision and its applications. The post Google Rolls Out Free Dark Web Monitoring Tool for All Users appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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McKensey
JULY 12, 2024
The offshore wind industry is facing macroeconomic pressures that are halting growth and profitability. Developers can embrace four key actions to help navigate this changing environment.
Mad in America
JULY 10, 2024
J ulia Hotz is a solutions-focused journalist based in New York City. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times , Wired , Scientific American , The Boston Globe , Time , and more. After studying Sociology at the University of Cambridge, she joined the Solutions Journalism Network, where she helps other journalists rigorously report on what’s working
Work in Confidence
JULY 12, 2024
The scale of the problem The UK, like many parts of the World, has a clear current problem with workplace wellness. This is both in terms of physical sickness and poor mental health. Mental health challenges account for over half of work-related illnesses. An estimated 51% of long-term sickness absence relates to stress, depression, or anxiety. UK Employees report significantly increased pressure at work with 55% feeling work is getting more demanding and 61% feeling exhausted at the end of mos
Spiceworks
JULY 12, 2024
The Olympics is the most highly attended, complex event in the world. Learn how the people attending the games can ensure they don't fall victim to mobile scams, malware, and related data risks. The post Cybersecurity Stakes Higher Than Ever at Paris Olympics 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 10, 2024
Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares his strategies for staying resilient amid pushback, removing barriers to creating habits, and leading with conviction.
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Success
JULY 8, 2024
Todd Cherches , co-founder, CEO and executive coach at BigBlueGumball , adjunct professor of leadership at NYU, lecturer on leadership at Columbia University and author of the book VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life , wasn’t always the boss. In fact, early in his career, he found himself in numerous toxic work culture scenarios as he navigated life at a major Hollywood TV network—so many that he kept track of them in an “abuse log” to maintain his
Spiceworks
JULY 11, 2024
An international law enforcement operation led by the US Justice Department has taken down almost a thousand X accounts. The accounts were controlled by a bot farm that has pushed Russian propaganda and disseminated disinformation targeting X users worldwide since 2022. Learn more about the operation and the bot farm. The post International Law Enforcement Operation Takes Down Russian AI-Powered Bot Farm on X appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 10, 2024
In a conversation with the board director and former diplomat, two McKinsey experts offer advice on how boards can guide their organizations through volatile times.
Workplace Insight
JULY 11, 2024
The integration of Artificial Intelligence into the workplace is not just a technological shift; it’s a fundamental reimagining of how we work, interact, and manage our professional environments. As AI capabilities rapidly evolve, they promise to transform every aspect of workplace design and management, from physical layouts to organizational structures and employee experiences.
Success
JULY 11, 2024
As a leader, you understand the importance of creating good habits; your habits can either help or hurt your success in life. Habits form good, regular routines that put you on track to accomplish your significant life and business goals. Highly successful leaders create healthy habits throughout the day, but what creates success are the habits they’ve developed in their nighttime routines.
Spiceworks
JULY 9, 2024
Apple has cut 25 virtual private network (VPN) apps for users in Russia, following a request by Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications regulator. Learn more about the development and its implications for Apple users in the country. The post Apple Removes VPN Apps From Russian App Store appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 8, 2024
Gen Z’s influence on consumer behavior and employment trends is driving contact center leaders to integrate AI, adapt to market changes, and implement holistic strategies for customer care.
Mad in America
JULY 9, 2024
I n 1957, John Chapman published an article to the American Journal of Medicine titled “Peregrinating Problem Patients—Munchausen’s Syndrome” The article describes his hospital’s frustration in dealing with a patient who he calls a “professional hospital bum” The patient readmitted numerous times to the same hospital, suffering from an idiopathic bleeding disorder; however, upon further inspection, the hospital came to believe that his bleeding disorder was pa
Workplace Insight
JULY 10, 2024
Campaigners advocating for a four day work week are gearing up for a fresh pilot project aimed at promoting flexible working practices. The initiative is set to launch in November, with participating companies currently being invited to sign up. The findings from this project will be presented to the government in the summer of 2025. The push for a four-day working week, notably with no reduction in pay, has gained significant traction in recent years, particularly following the Covid-19 pandemi
Spiceworks
JULY 8, 2024
On July 4, a hacker, ObamaCare, posted a compilation of nearly ten billion unique passwords on a leading hacking forum. The leak is expected to be built on a prior RockYou2021 compilation of 8.4 billion passwords. Learn more about the leak and how people and organizations can protect themselves against such leaks. The post Close to 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Possibly the Biggest Leak Ever appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 9, 2024
Advanced digital, automation, and AI technologies offer a great customer experience at low cost. The real challenge is building services organizations that can make the most of these new tools.
Vantage Circle
JULY 9, 2024
Have you ever wondered why employees keep leaving despite the company’s best efforts to retain them? This challenge is more common than you might think, and it highlights the importance of understanding the benefits of employee retention in today's business environment. Companies with high retention rates enjoy a plethora of advantages, from substantial cost savings to enhanced productivity and a stronger company culture.
Success
JULY 12, 2024
Your life’s purpose gives you a sense of aliveness, says life coach and international speaker Mary Morrissey. It provides a feeling that life is meaningful and that you are progressing toward a goal. Having a life’s purpose doesn’t just feel good—it’s also good for your mental health. Knowing what your purpose is has been associated with decreased levels of depression and anxiety.
Spiceworks
JULY 9, 2024
Security researchers have uncovered a phishing campaign targeting Apple IDs that are further used to steal the credentials of iPhone users. Learn more about the threat and what can be done to mitigate risks. The post Apple IDs Targeted Through SMS Phishing Cyberattacks appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 12, 2024
Our latest procurement benchmarking data reveals the tools, capabilities, and ways of working that are helping leading companies protect their profits in turbulent times.
Workplace Insight
JULY 10, 2024
There was a time, not so long ago, that one of the most important factors to consider when designing an office was the corporate hierarchy. The office was once the embodiment of the corporate structure. In Joanna Eley and Alexi Marmot’s 1995 book Understanding Offices , quite a lot of space is dedicated to the idea of the ‘space pyramid’, which means simply that the higher up the organisation you were, the more space you were allocated.
Success
JULY 11, 2024
While society tends to recognize and validate certain forms of loss, such as the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship, there exists a type of unacknowledged grief that remains largely invisible. Grief counselor and author of Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief , Christina Rasmussen, says she’s encountered these losses repeatedly in her work with clients.
Spiceworks
JULY 12, 2024
Microsoft and Apple have dropped their plans to take up board roles at OpenAI following increased scrutiny by regulators towards Big Tech investments in the AI sector. Learn more about the development and its implications for artificial intelligence companies. The post Microsoft and Apple Back Away from OpenAI Board Over Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech Investments appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 12, 2024
The former CFO of the LEGO Group shares insights and lessons for finance leaders.
Wellness 360
JULY 9, 2024
Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential. A recent study found that 46% of women are more likely to experience burnout than men due to a work-life imbalance. How can working women effectively integrate self-care practices into their busy schedules? This is a crucial question, as many women juggle work deadlines, household chores, and personal commitments.
Success
JULY 9, 2024
“If you are human, you love stories. Why? We’re hardwired to love stories because they help us understand our world and are essential to our evolution.” — How Your Story Sets You Free, by Heather Box and Julian Mocine-McQueen What makes a good story? And why is storytelling so important to us? According to a study by the National Library of Medicine , “narratives that cause us to pay attention and also involve us emotionally are the stories that move us to action.
Spiceworks
JULY 10, 2024
Security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the RADIUS network authentication protocol. The flaw can be used to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks. Learn more about the vulnerability. The post RADIUS Protocol Vulnerability Exposes Networks To Attack appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 12, 2024
Yes, gen AI can be dazzling. But to deliver value, leaders will have to look beyond center stage.
Workplace Insight
JULY 6, 2024
One of the Labour Party’s key pledges during the election was to initiate a large-scale reform of UK employment law within the first 100 days of taking office. As a result, we can expect some changes relatively quickly, although it may take some time for many of them to become law. The proposed reforms are set out in their ‘ Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering a New Deal for Working People ’ and highlight what UK employers can expect to see immediately and in the future.
Success
JULY 9, 2024
This past year has widely been touted as the year of “return to work.” After extolling the value of hiring remote workers, especially as necessitated by the pandemic, many companies are now requiring employees to return back to the office, either full-time or in a hybrid role. Take IBM, for example. In a widely circulated 2014 white paper titled “Challenging the modern myths of remote working,” the company, known as a pioneer in telecommuting, highlighted the various benefits of hiring remote wo
Spiceworks
JULY 8, 2024
A research team from South Korea has announced achievements in semiconductor nanomaterials that could allow the creation of sub-nanometer chips. Learn more about the development and its potential ramifications for the tech sector. The post Korean Research Team Breaks Ground With Sub-Nanometer Chip Design appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
JULY 8, 2024
The emergence of gen AI is forcing data and AI leaders to revisit their data platforms. Companies that move now can position themselves well for the data-driven future.
Wellness 360
JULY 11, 2024
In this blog, we will discuss toxic workplace culture, its signs, underlying causes, its impact on employees, and strategies. If you are struggling to survive in a toxic workplace environment, you are in the right place. What is a Toxic Work Environment? A toxic work environment is characterized by practices, policies, and management styles […] The post Understanding Toxic Workplace Environment: Signs, Study, Causes, Impact, and Strategies appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.
I/O at Work
JULY 10, 2024
New research finds that Black employees are more likely to experience depression in response to workplace mistreatment.
Spiceworks
JULY 9, 2024
Microsoft rolled out fixes for more than 140 vulnerabilities, four of which have been categorized as zero-day. Five bugs are rated critical, 134 are rated important, and four are rated moderate. Here's what you need to know. The post July 2024 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Releases Fixes for 142 Vulnerabilities appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
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