All Work
JUNE 2, 2024
As a force for change, design is as much about practicality and structure as it is emotional and intellectual. Where we work needs to support the moods of human beings and the modes of work. The design can not be homogenous, or static. Human-centric environments that represent, reflect and empower people with a sense of place can and will create cultural optimism.
McKensey
JUNE 5, 2024
The technology could accelerate growth, but presents new challenges, including shifts in value pools, user segments, and competitive dynamics that could spur a realignment of product categories.
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Success
JUNE 5, 2024
Kayla Opperman, a Colorado-based former engineer, quit her career in architectural and electrical engineering with MEP firms after six years. She was one of a few women in engineering in her graduating class. It’s been a “tough and questionable” road through her engineering career, but one she doesn’t regret. Engineering has helped her build a self-identity: “I’m capable, intelligent, a hard worker,” she says, adding engineers build the world we live in, affirming their endurance and importance.
Wellable
JUNE 7, 2024
Learn how to create a successful workplace wellness program on a budget. Discover cost-effective strategies to boost employee well-being and maximize your ROI. The post How To Budget For Workplace Wellness: Affordable, High-Impact Strategies appeared first on Wellable.
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.
Office Skills
JUNE 5, 2024
Essential Techniques for Building Stronger Office Team Relationships In just about any business or industry, it’s essential that the employees can work together properly in office teams. Even if you […] The post Office Teams appeared first on Office Skills Training.
McKensey
JUNE 4, 2024
As generative AI adoption accelerates, survey respondents report measurable benefits and increased mitigation of the risk of inaccuracy. A small group of high performers lead the way.
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Work in Confidence
JUNE 3, 2024
Whistleblowing has a bad name All too often whistleblowing is seen in a negative light. According to www.gov.uk/whistleblowing “You’re a whistleblower if you’re a worker and you report certain types of wrongdoing. This will usually be something you’ve seen at work – though not always” Then it begins to become slightly confusing: “The wrongdoing you disclose must be in the public interest.
Wellable
JUNE 3, 2024
Explore Global Running Day activities for the workplace to cultivate a culture of health and inspire a sustainable shift towards ongoing physical activity. The post Global Running Day: Fun Activities & Best Practices For The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.
McKensey
JUNE 4, 2024
We examined best practices from around the world to identify proven ways to implement e-health successfully. These insights could help other countries unlock their own e-health potential.
The Receptionist
JUNE 4, 2024
It’s a very special day! Today’s announcement has been years in the works, and we’re so excited to share it with you! The Receptionist for iPad team is proud to announce the launch of a brand new visitor management software solution explicitly designed for global, multi-location enterprise manufacturers: Receptful ! Through our years of experience building amazing visitor experiences with The Receptionist for iPad, we have come to understand the unique needs of the enterprise manufacturing marke
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.
Success
JUNE 5, 2024
In today’s modern workplace, the cultivation of a positive and engaging environment is paramount. The profound influence of gratitude can propel workplace engagement and success to new heights. I firmly believe that the power of peer recognition, a pivotal component of this approach, is instrumental in creating an overall culture of appreciation and mutual respect.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 6, 2024
The latest Workforce Index from Slack claims there has been a significant rise in AI usage in UK workplaces. Since September 2023, there’s been a 66 percent increase, with an additional 18 percent jump since the beginning of 2024. This trend reflects growing enthusiasm among employees about the technology, with 44 percent of office workers saying they are ‘enthusiastic ‘about using workplace AI in their daily tasks.
McKensey
JUNE 4, 2024
A good old-fashioned task force can help boards depersonalize the process of picking new leaders.
Office Snapshots
JUNE 4, 2024
This global management consultant client began the process of exploring options for their Toronto office ahead of their lease expiring in July 2022. With a current hybrid workplace model, their existing Toronto office of 8,500 SF was a larger space than they needed as occupancy studies showed underutilization Monday – Thursday as staff were on site with clients.
Success
JUNE 4, 2024
As the world becomes more and more data-driven and artificial intelligence increasingly permeates daily life, our power as human beings lies in our ability to make informed decisions. Cassie Kozyrkov is on a mission to increase the quality of those decisions. Kozyrkov was Google’s first chief decision scientist until she left the company to start Data Scientific.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 4, 2024
The London office leasing market kicked off 2024 with a significant downturn, according to a new report from Devono. After a strong end to 2023, leasing activity plummeted by 45 percent in the first quarter, with only 2.3 million sq ft of space leased. This falls short of the 5-year average for Q1 and marks the lowest total since late 2022. The report attributes the decline to a combination of economic factors, including a recent recession and rising inflation.
McKensey
JUNE 7, 2024
Travel is roaring back after the COVID-19 pandemic nearly decimated the industry. Here’s what you should know about the journey ahead.
CoreHealth Workplace Wellness
JUNE 4, 2024
When we think of living a healthy life, what comes to mind first for most of us is eating properly and exercising — but many other factors have an impact. Did you know that non-medical markers such as workplace conditions and level of education can also determine your health? This blog explores the social determinants of health and how your organization can address them through wellness programs.
Success
JUNE 3, 2024
Achieving harmony within one’s personal and professional life can often seem like an elusive goal. However, Kristin Cavallari , best known for her role on reality television, is a shining example of how one can successfully navigate the complexities of being a well-rounded entrepreneur, mom and business owner. Today, she is the founder and CEO of the lifestyle brand Uncommon James and host of the popular podcast Let’s Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 7, 2024
It's a daunting task for HR teams to keep employees pumped up and engaged these days. One powerful way to check their pulse is through Employee surveys. However with many employee survey tools out there, choosing the right one feels overwhelming. A top-notch employee survey tool needs to tick some big boxes. We're talking of simple interfaces for sharing honest feedback.
McKensey
JUNE 4, 2024
To achieve sustainable innovation, companies can embrace failure as a catalyst for driving change. Capability centers can enhance performance and promote learning in high-stakes operations.
Mad in America
JUNE 3, 2024
A new systematic review finds that exposure to the antiseizure drugs valproate and topiramate during pregnancy increases the risk of autism (ASD), intellectual disability (ID), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring. Valproate was associated with up to four times the risk of ASD, five times the risk of ID, and 1.5 times the risk of ADHD; topiramate was linked to a doubled risk of ASD, four times the risk of ID, and a doubled risk of ADHD.
Success
JUNE 7, 2024
At the age of 8, standing on a field in Mexico City, playing flag football with a group of 16-year-old girls, Diana Flores could never have known she’d fall in love. That fast, agile little girl who grew up watching her father play tackle football—a sport allocated to men, who also got paid to play—would never have imagined herself as a star. Not even when she was 13, playing on an all-boys flag football team, and outrunning them all, in the NFL FLAG Football League in Mexico City.
Total Wellness
JUNE 3, 2024
Summer is the perfect time to kick off some fun wellness challenges at work. With the sun shining and the days stretching out longer, it's the ideal opportunity to embrace outdoor activities, stay active, and bond with your colleagues. Implementing wellness initiatives in the workplace during the summer not only promotes employee well-being but also cultivates a positive and vibrant atmosphere.
McKensey
JUNE 5, 2024
AI and automation could lower administrative and medical costs and increase revenue. But payers have yet to mobilize to transform their organizations to capture this opportunity.
Office Snapshots
JUNE 7, 2024
Step into our transformed office space, where architectural ingenuity meets natural allure. The building’s sweeping, sloping roof serves as both muse and foundation, birthing a captivating mezzanine floor that amplifies our capacity while igniting endless possibilities for spatial dynamics. As you enter, a flood of natural light cascades from strategically placed skylights and transparent roofing sheets, infusing the environment with an invigorating sense of openness and vitality.
Success
JUNE 5, 2024
As kids, my sister and I enjoyed playing “grown-up.” We would take on roles like businessperson or teacher and set the stage for hours of elaborate make-believe. One of us would dress up in Dad’s sports coat or Mom’s skirt, and we would surround ourselves with stuffed animal co-workers or classmates, piles of paperwork and files, toy phones, chalkboards and cups of “really hot” pretend coffee.
Work Life
JUNE 6, 2024
A senior manager at a fitness company that makes a top-rated workout app told me recently how she determines whether a job candidate would be a good fit for her team. Whether she is hiring for marketing or brand operations, she avoids the cookie-cutter interview questions that are expected and typical. Instead, she jumps right in, presenting the candidate with an exercise in critical thinking: “ Here’s the problem I’m trying to solve with this role, and here’s what jumped out on your profile: I’
McKensey
JUNE 4, 2024
In the United States, demand for skilled workers has skyrocketed—and the unmet need for tradespeople risks putting prosperity and even national security at stake. What’s next?
Office Snapshots
JUNE 7, 2024
Phenom Israel is a global HR technology company that delivers a single-platform solution and hyper-personalized experiences for candidates, recruiters, and employees. When we sat down with the client to talk about the Company’s needs, it was important for the client to emphasize that the employees are young workers who used to work from home due to the coronavirus, the office needs to attract the employees to come to work from the office. ” Collaboration ” This is the name of t
Success
JUNE 2, 2024
My son has multiple disabilities and uses a wheelchair to get around. Despite his physical needs, I do everything I can to get him, and the rest of my family of five, out in the world. It’s not easy. From making sure transportation is accessible to booking an open hotel room to finding excursions we can all enjoy, planning an inclusive trip takes work.
Work Life
JUNE 3, 2024
Welcome to Work Smarte r, Fast Company ‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. I come from a long line of worriers—both my mother and grandmother lost countless hours of sleep over things they couldn’t control, concerned about what could go wrong. As a child I worried about being liked, as a young adult I worried about my career and money, and as a midlife person and parent, I now worry about basically everythin
McKensey
JUNE 4, 2024
European chemical manufacturers are in a difficult position, with overcapacities projected in several key value chains until 2030. Emerging sustainable product markets present a promising solution.
Office Snapshots
JUNE 6, 2024
New design of Arohi brings together key points of focus into their space to project a strong image of a growing Singapore based asset management firm. Keeping client’s workplace culture and project goals in mind, this unique space is designed to maximize the scenic views of Singapore at the Marina Bay area by having room-free windows to allow the natural light to pour in equally at all parts of the space.
Eat Your Career
JUNE 4, 2024
In the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy to adopt a “do it later” mindset, especially when tasks seem small or insignificant. However, this approach can lead to something called “operational debt,” a buildup of unfinished tasks that can seriously hinder your productivity. I found myself falling into this bad habit recently, so I’m not judging!
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