Insperity
MAY 14, 2024
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent onset of The Great Resignation , improving employee retention ranks as one of employers’ main concerns and priorities. Companies are investigating how to best encourage employees to stay put for as long as possible so they can maximize their return on investment in recruiting, hiring and training top talent.
Office Space
MAY 17, 2024
The post-pandemic workplace landscape is evolving rapidly, challenging CEOs, business owners, and office designers to reimagine traditional office setups. As we navigate this new era, prioritizing health and safety remains paramount. Many organizational leaders have already begun their return-to-office initiatives, but as we’ve seen from numerous reports, they’re doing so without adequately preparing their office space for the return.
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The Receptionist
MAY 16, 2024
As some spine surgeons say, “once you’re part of the bad back club, you can never cancel your membership.” Perhaps that’s one reason why chiropractic offices are so busy! A Gallup poll found that, as of 2018, more than 35 million Americans had seen a chiropractor for back or neck pain in the preceding 12 months. As a busy chiropractic office , you see many visitors come through your door: mostly patients, of course, but also delivery people, job applicants, and others.
Office Skills
MAY 15, 2024
How to Create a Chart in Excel Numerical and text data are often easier to interpret when presented in a visual format, such as in a chart that’s why it’s […] The post How to Create a Chart in Excel appeared first on Office Skills Training.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Great Place to Work
MAY 13, 2024
The international sport offers lessons in humility, collaboration, inclusion, and more that can drive success on the field and in the workplace. Global business leaders could learn a thing or two from rugby. For most Americans, rugby is an unfamiliar sport. The ball is shaped like an American football but isn’t used in the same way. It’s a contact-driven game but isn’t played like any other sport.
Office Space
MAY 14, 2024
As the business landscape continues to evolve, achieving workplace excellence has become more crucial than ever. From the rise of remote work to the reimagining of physical office spaces, organizations are grappling with unprecedented challenges and opportunities. To delve deeper into this topic, we look to OfficeSpace’s third installment of their Maturity Model—Workplace Experience.
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Work in Confidence
MAY 13, 2024
Imposed duty to safeguard employees Effective October 2024, the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the Act) will impose fresh obligations and duties on employers. This change is due to the current law being deemed inadequate in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace, leading the government to enforce a more assertive duty on employers for safeguarding employees from such incidents.
AdminDroid
MAY 16, 2024
A recent post from Microsoft has left admins uncertain and with a lot of queries flashing in their minds. Microsoft said that the Azure teams will begin the gradual rolling out of additional tenant-level security measures this July that require multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users. Unfortunately, no additional details about the enforcement of MFA and its impacts were conveyed.
Workplace Insight
MAY 14, 2024
Many of the UK’s tech workers are embracing a structured return to spending more time in the office, according to a new report. According to the survey of 2,000 people from Techspace , there has been a ‘notable shift’ towards embracing structured office time, with Monday to Wednesday emerging as the top choices for in-office workdays. The report claims that this preference indicates a growing recognition of the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and a desire for a more traditional office env
Success
MAY 15, 2024
For many younger people in the workforce, especially Gen Z, work life has always been remote. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, reshaping traditional workplace dynamics. But what about those who never even had the option of having an in-office experience? As younger employees grow in their career development and the novelty of remote work wears off, the absence of in-office experience presents both challenges and opportunities.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Total Wellness
MAY 13, 2024
Is there a secret to slowing down the aging process? The answer is a resounding yes! While there is no "magic" pill or food that can turn back the clock, there are definitely ways to put the brakes on aging. Research shows that certain foods and lifestyle choices like smoking, excessive drinking, a sedentary lifestyle, and a diet packed with ultra-processed foods can fast-track the aging process by 2-5 times.
Office Snapshots
MAY 17, 2024
GTM Architects designed a corporate office for Venn Strategies, located in The Victor Building in Washington DC’s Penn Quarter. The finished concept achieved the client’s goal for an industrial aesthetic with a timeless quality. Immediately upon entering the suite, clear visual pathways from reception are provided through a unique, wood slat divider.
Workplace Insight
MAY 13, 2024
The luxury belief that was the so-called Great Resignation, appears to be over, even if you assume it ever existed. Workers are increasingly staying put in their current jobs and more employers are holding steady on staffing levels as the labour market slows, according to the CIPD’s latest Labour Market Outlook report. The survey shows more than half (55 percent) of employers are looking to maintain their current staff level – the highest level since winter 2016/17.
Success
MAY 13, 2024
Most people hate taxes. Sales tax. Income tax. Employment tax. Property tax. Every day, these and a host of other taxes are sucking money from hardworking people. In fact, the average person in a developed country spends 25%–35% of their lifetime working to pay taxes. Add in how stressful it can be to pay some of these taxes, and it’s easy to understand the loathing.
CoreHealth Workplace Wellness
MAY 14, 2024
Explore how technology is revolutionizing wellness with wearable devices. Discover trends and innovations empowering individuals for healthier lives.
Office Snapshots
MAY 16, 2024
Built in 1847 along the banks of the Rivanna River, the historic Woolen Mills were the shining jewel of central Virginia’s textile processing industry until their decline in the 1950s. With a peak output of 15,000 yards of uniform cloth per month, the mill counted brands like Brooks Brothers amongst its buyers. Decades after the mill closed its doors, local developer Brian Roy purchased the property and began plans to renovate the site for commercial development.
AdminDroid
MAY 13, 2024
In recent years, organizations have been adjusting to remote work, and constantly adapting to new developments. As the future of hybrid work demands a new approach — Microsoft Places, introduced at Ignite 2022, presents a promising solution for relaxing the transition to hybrid work. The highly anticipated Microsoft Places app for Web and Mobile designed to revolutionize hybrid and in-person work, is finally here in Public Preview.
Success
MAY 14, 2024
The word “negotiation” brings all sorts of different scenarios to mind—high-profit mergers and acquisitions, tense hostage situations, employment contracts and messy divorce proceedings, to name a few. Ultimately, the goal of these and any other negotiation is reaching an agreement, regardless of context. But despite what TV shows like Succession would have you believe, reaching that agreement doesn’t usually involve backstabbing, name-calling or other nefarious tactics.
Vantage Circle
MAY 15, 2024
According to a Bersin & Associates study , organizations with effective recognition programs promoting employee engagement had 31% reduced voluntary turnover. Getting employee recognition right is tough - there's no two ways about it. As a leader or someone in HR, you know firsthand how hard it is to create a workplace culture where people genuinely feel appreciated.
Workplace Insight
MAY 17, 2024
Manchester is poised to become a major player in the digital government landscape following a significant land deal announced this week. The Government Property Agency (GPA) has exchanged contracts with Manchester City Council (MCC) to acquire five acres of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats, paving the way for the construction of the Manchester Digital Campus.
Mad in America
MAY 16, 2024
Editor’s Note: Diana Rose, known for her leadership in service-user research, submitted a lengthy essay to Mad in America that examines the meaning of the word “trauma” today. We asked her to provide a brief summary of her paper, as a way of introducing the topic to MIA readers. Here is her introduction: The word ‘trauma’ is everywhere accompanied by ‘triggers’ and ‘trauma informed services’.
Success
MAY 11, 2024
Navigating the world of health insurance is complicated enough within the United States. Add international borders and health care regulations, and things can get overwhelming. When preparing to move abroad as a digital nomad, typical private medical coverage doesn’t necessarily work while you’re outside of your home country—while travel insurance might not be designed for longer trips or anything other than emergency care.
Office Snapshots
MAY 17, 2024
Page Group wanted to focus on transforming workspaces, improving collaboration and creating diverse common spaces and appropriate meeting rooms. Right from the entrance, Tétris D&B has created a transverse zone running from the north façade to the south façade, in order to take advantage of the 360° view from the Bastion Tower. This space gathers the collaborative functions (meeting and exchange areas, cafeteria and lunch area, relaxation area) and is located at the intersection of the 2 win
Workplace Insight
MAY 16, 2024
A new report commissioned by Microsoft suggests that the UK economy could see a significant boost of £550 billion by 2035 if the country embraces artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology. The report, titled Unlocking the UK’s AI Potential , claims to highlight several ways the technology can benefit the UK economy. These include increased productivity, improved public services, and the creation of new jobs.
Work Life
MAY 16, 2024
Graduates of the class of 2024, we feel like a different commencement speech is needed. So here’s our take: You are sitting at the edge of the rest of your lives. Each of you has the potential to leave a legacy that transcends you. The question you each have to answer is what you choose for that legacy. Note the word “choose.” That’s what we want to talk about today.
Productivityist
MAY 15, 2024
In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Bertrand , who shares his inspiring transition from blogging and web design to becoming a public speaker and a meditation advocate. In this episode, we explore how Steven has overcome significant personal challenges and how meditation has played a pivotal role in his life From tackling physical disabilities to changing career paths, Steven’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of mindfulness in achieving balance and
Office Snapshots
MAY 15, 2024
The production structure gives new meaning to this factory using natural materials and open spaces for free movement. The focus on the experience with the environment transforms the industrial scenario into a welcoming area. Brand presence is the element which reveals in the essence of the architectural proposal the DNA of an American multinational focused on consultant and the Brazilian end client.
Workplace Insight
MAY 14, 2024
We were deeply saddened to hear that Mix Interiors’ board director, Marcie Incarico, had lost her battle against cancer. Marcie was a tour de force, bringing boundless energy and strong leadership to her team. Marcie always strived for excellence, whether working on behalf of her clients or delivering her own company’s products and events. This, of course, was most visible through the Mixology and Mixology North events, where Marcie and the team built on the successful model developed by me and
Work Life
MAY 15, 2024
I was talking with a friend recently who is feeling crushed by her workload and can’t seem to get off the treadmill of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. days chained to her desk, seemingly in perpetuity. She asked me what tips I might have for her around time management. I’ll admit, the question surprised me. I’ve never thought of myself as someone with great time management skills, mostly because I tend to eschew rigid productivity systems, believing (erroneously or not) that they cramp creativity.
Productivityist
MAY 13, 2024
In the pursuit of being truly productive, aligning one’s cognitive strategies and habits with the natural rhythm of the body clock isn’t just wise; it’s a necessity. This alignment requires a blend of two often overlooked and yet pivotal elements in the productivity equation: Reason and Refinement. The Power of Reason in Guiding Productivity Reason, in its purest form, is the ability to apply logical and critical thinking to our actions and decisions.
Office Snapshots
MAY 13, 2024
AI & Robotics Ventures (ARV) gave YAAF the direction to create their office as the “Comfortable, Collaborative Hub, Agility, and Well-being. The key of the “comfort level” in an office environment that we focused as crucial: Productivity: Comfortable surroundings can enhance employee productivity. When people feel physically comfortable, they are better able to focus on their tasks without being distracted by discomfort.
Workplace Insight
MAY 12, 2024
Seven real estate industry associations have announced a new taskforce to develop a comprehensive carbon pricing strategy for the sector that takes a value chain perspective and enables pricing to be incorporated into investment decision making and accelerate its adoption. Initially developed as part of the C Change programme , which was set up by ULI (the Urban Land Institute) to mobilise the industry to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment across Europe, the carbon pricing t
Work Life
MAY 15, 2024
Modern business culture tries to motivate people for success. The plot arc of a successful career involves promotions, raises, increases in responsibility, and fancier job titles. The reality is that the path for advancement in most organizations involves ascending a leadership hierarchy. Early in your career, you can get a few promotions for being an individual contributor.
Mad in America
MAY 16, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Mad in Sweden. The author, counselor and therapist Savannah Rosén, writes about the importance of lived experiences in research and clinical work and broadens the conversation to a bio-psycho-social-cultural-spiritual perspective. In the West, to believe in the existence of spirits is to risk being labeled “ mad “ —Letcher, 2007, p. 74.
Office Snapshots
MAY 13, 2024
The project of the new building for SAP Labs Latin America emerged from the company’s growth, which required more space for its employees. Designed by Triptyque Architecture and Hype Studio, the construction focused not only on the well-being of the team but also on sustainability, one of SAP’s values. This is reflected both in the Environmental Certification – LEED Gold – and in the industrialization of the vast majority of the solutions in the project, which aimed to ha
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