Spiceworks
AUGUST 27, 2024
Uber has been fined €290 million ($324 million) after improperly transferring driver data from the EU to the US. Learn more about the case, the nature of the violation, and what the penalty means for the company. The post Uber Fined €290 Million for GDPR Violations After Moving Data from EU to US appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
BMT Office Administration
AUGUST 30, 2024
The cafeteria-plan rules require employees to designate their pretax deductions before the start of the plan year. For calendar-year plans, employees will be making changes very soon for the 2025 plan year. But stuff happens, and this stuff doesn’t account for another cafeteria-plan rule that requires employees’ designations to be locked in for the entire plan year.
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Office Space
AUGUST 29, 2024
With the world of work in constant flux, companies are desperately looking for ways to ensure stability in their work environments. In the wake of the pandemic, lingering concerns about the benefits of in-person vs. remote work remain, leaving business owners with a burning question: what is the recipe for workplace success in 2024? Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to adopting hybrid work initiatives.
Wellable
AUGUST 28, 2024
Explore 15 company retreat activities to strengthen employee bonds and enhance team dynamics, collaboration, and company culture year-round. The post 15 Company Retreat Ideas To Unite Your Team appeared first on Wellable.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 27, 2024
Apple has announced the date of its upcoming iPhone event. Check out what to expect from the event and how to watch it. The post iPhone Event Preview: What To Expect From Apple’s Fall Event appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 26, 2024
Scaling up deployment of decarbonization technologies is crucial to achieve net zero, but there is a reality gap—the lack of firm EU and US project commitments could slow momentum.
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Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 28, 2024
In the face of rising levels of workplace anxiety and burnout, there’s a natural tendency to consider building resilience as being the key to keeping such mental health issues at bay. But my guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast argues that resilience is not enough and.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 26, 2024
The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) ran a fake email warning about a staff member infected with the Ebola virus as a phishing training exercise, creating a backlash. Learn more about the incident and best practices for phishing tests. The post University of California Santa Cruz Runs Phishing Test, Creates Ebola Scare appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 27, 2024
The world is falling behind in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals on time. AI has the potential to devise and scale solutions to address societal and environmental issues—experts tell us how.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 29, 2024
While the shift to remote work has reportedly brought about numerous benefits for many people, such as increased flexibility and autonomy, a new study published in SAGE Open by researchers from the University of Nottingham claims to reveal significant downsides that are often overlooked. The study, conducted by Elizabeth Marsh, Elvira Perez Vallejos, and Alexa Spence, focuses on the psychological impact of remote work, specifically how the fear of missing out (FOMO) and information overload can
Success
AUGUST 29, 2024
Since the pandemic, virtual meetings and conferences have become as ordinary as a splash of oat milk in your coffee. Working from home is on the rise and doesn’t appear to be stopping anytime soon, considering that 98% of remote workers say they prefer to continue remotely. As a result, you’re expected to stay camera-ready and communicate with the ease of an actor in Zoom meetings and video conferences that can significantly impact your career.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 26, 2024
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek have criticized EU regulations associated with open-source artificial intelligence for potentially stifling regional innovation. Learn more about their statements and concerns about the EU's artificial intelligence laws. The post Meta and Spotify CEOs Criticize European Union Regulations on Open-Source AI appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 29, 2024
Developing the software talent companies need to grow means thinking in terms of skills rather than roles to navigate this period of uncertainty around talent.
Mad in America
AUGUST 30, 2024
“T ake me to jail,” I’d said, according to the arrest report. “You don’t have to give me the field sobriety test. Just take me in.” For years, I’d been experiencing compounding stressors that were co-occurring, the frequency and severity of which had recently escalated. Seven months earlier, my only brother, a veteran of the Marine Corps, had died by suicide—he’d been prescribed lithium and his life had followed a precipitous descent since taking the drug.
Success
AUGUST 27, 2024
Putting off stressful tasks might seem comforting. It can feel good in the moment to procrastinate instead of doing something you don’t particularly want to do. However, the downside is that you can miss out on opportunities for growth, preventing you from moving ahead in life. Whether it’s a chronic habit or an occasional coping mechanism, procrastination happens for different reasons.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 26, 2024
Following the global CrowdStrike outage, Microsoft is set to hold a Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit on September 10, 2024, at its Redmond headquarters. Learn more about the event and why it is vital to prevent such outages going forward. The post Microsoft Sets Up Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit to Address CrowdStrike Outage appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 28, 2024
Labor markets in the world’s eight largest economies have tightened significantly since 2010, although the character and level of constraint varies among them. Here we offer a detailed portrait of each country’s labor market to illustrate the contrasts and similarities between them.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 30, 2024
The NHS is set to launch a comprehensive initiative aimed at preventing heart attacks and strokes by conducting health checks in workplaces across the UK. Over the next six months, more than 130,000 middle-aged employees will be offered free workplace health checks in their places of work. This national drive, known as Health MoTs, is designed to identify individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes or heart disease through a 20-minute evaluation that includes weighing staff and measuring their blood
Success
AUGUST 26, 2024
Divorce is one of the most stressful life changes people experience. It can be emotionally devastating and lead to feelings of grief, depression, anger, resentment, fear, anxiety and shame. Beyond the emotional toll, which may be high even if the marriage is dissolving amicably, divorce can also wreak havoc on your financial life. Financially planning a divorce Certified divorce financial analysts receive specialized training in providing financial help for divorce.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 25, 2024
Dynamic multipoint VPN (DMVPN) revolutionizes secure connectivity for geographically dispersed networks. Unlike traditional VPNs, DMVPN offers a dynamic and scalable solution. This in-depth guide explores the inner workings of DMVPN, core technologies, and its benefits to organizations seeking a secure and efficient networking fabric. The post What Is Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN)?
McKensey
AUGUST 27, 2024
Aidan Gomez, CEO and cofounder of Cohere, discusses its business-only focus, its platform’s ability to securely deploy in any environment, and the challenges companies face in adopting AI.
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 29, 2024
The challenge of transforming a traditional, monotonous Chartered Accountancy (CA) office into a vibrant, engaging, and happy work environment was both a formidable and exciting project for our design team. The client’s brief was simple yet ambitious: “Create a lively and happening office for a field dominated by numbers and routine tasks.” With full creative freedom granted by our client.
Success
AUGUST 28, 2024
Recent data from a 2024 ABC News/Ipsos poll shows 79% of young Americans believe the American dream is dead. There is a destructive cycle of stress and anxiety around money, leaving many trapped in a mindset of scarcity and hopelessness for a better financial outcome. Inflation over the last four years has increased by 30% – 40% percent in some sectors, and most salaries can’t keep pace.
Spiceworks
AUGUST 27, 2024
Explore AI fundamentals, debunk myths, and discover how AI tools transform business intelligence, marketing, HR, and cybersecurity. Start your AI journey with this comprehensive beginner's guide. The post AI Beginner’s Handbook: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.
McKensey
AUGUST 26, 2024
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman discusses mining’s critical role in the energy transition and what the industry can do to promote sustainability, now and in the future.
Productivityist
AUGUST 28, 2024
In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Carl Pullein back to discuss various time management and prioritization strategies. We dive into the Ivy Lee method, GTD (Getting Things Done), and the 5 AM Club, focusing on how busy professionals can effectively manage their time and prioritize tasks. Carl and I emphasize the importance of balancing work, personal projects, and administrative tasks to achieve a sustainable and productive lifestyle.
Work Life
AUGUST 27, 2024
Both the dreams of young people and the reality of jobs have changed dramatically over the last 30 years, moving math success from optional to a necessity. But the way we educate children hasn’t changed. We dash their dreams, often before they can fully form. We have to stop doing this. Children and young adults have many of the same, evergreen, dream jobs: doctor, teacher, veterinarian, firefighter, dancer, pilot, police officer.
Office Snapshots
AUGUST 26, 2024
This project introduces a visionary workspace concept centered on human-centric design, health, productivity, and collaboration. Despite challenges posed by refurbishing a 30-year-old confined space building, it is transformed into an open-concept oasis. Modern technology simulates natural light filtering through layers of spaces, complemented by biophilic elements evoking the rainforest to enhance well-being and adaptability.
McKensey
AUGUST 29, 2024
Our August obituaries also include a media CEO, a neonatal ICU creator, and a corporate cofounder who helped change the face of word processing.
Mad in America
AUGUST 28, 2024
J azmine Russell is the co-founder of the Institute for the Development of Human Arts (IDHA), a transformative mental health training institute, and the host of the Depth Work Podcast. As a writer, educator, and scholar, Jazmine works at the intersection of mad studies, critical psychology, and neuroscience. Her work is deeply informed by her lived experiences surviving complex trauma, psychosis, and an autoimmune disease.
Work Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
It’s no secret that the U.S.’s parental leave policies pale in comparison to those of other developed countries. Although the Family and Medical Leave Act will protect jobs for up to 12 weeks after the birth or adoption of a child, the act does not ensure payment during the time off; it simply ensures that your job will be waiting for you upon your return.
Total Wellness
AUGUST 26, 2024
Imagine trying to fit everyone into the same pair of shoes. It wouldn’t work, right? The same goes for employee wellness programs. Your team is made up of people from different generations, each with their own needs and preferences. To really make a difference in their health and happiness, you need a wellness program that fits them perfectly. As we journey through life, our health and wellness needs change.
McKensey
AUGUST 26, 2024
Generative AI is helping organizations do more in less time. An attitude of eager curiosity could help leaders seize the burgeoning opportunities that come with new technology.
Wellics
AUGUST 29, 2024
The end of a vacation is often marked by a bittersweet mix of relaxation and the looming reality of returning to work. The transition can be challenging, often leading to what's commonly known as "post-vacation blues." HR departments can play a crucial role in helping employees navigate this transition smoothly. Here's a toolkit to assist in mitigating post-vacation blues.
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