Fellow

JANUARY 4, 2024

An out-of-office (OOO) message is important to foster a trusting, transparent, and productive workplace. Rather than leaving your coworkers waiting for your responses when you’re away, write a simple OOO message to let them know to either not expect a message right away, or to reach out to somebody else. What is an out-of-office message? 7 things to consider What to avoid in your out-of-office message The best out-of-office message examples Never miss out with Fellow What is an out-of-office me

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Wellable

JANUARY 3, 2024

Lifestyle spending accounts are flexible benefits accounts that employees can use as perk stipends to pay for health and wellness services or products. The post Lifestyle Spending Account: Comprehensive Guide & Top Providers appeared first on Wellable.

Flexibility 264

Flexibility Flexibility Technology 264

Insperity

JANUARY 4, 2024

You have many options for outsourcing your company’s human resources (HR) function. These include working with multiple vendors, such as: HR consultants Temporary staffing agencies Professional recruiters Payroll companies Compliance management companies Benefits administration companies Training and development providers Alternatively, you could work with a single vendor that combines these services under one roof, such as a professional employer organization (PEO) – and, more specifically, a f

Payroll 240

Payroll Insurance Consulting Customer Service 240

Spiceworks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Revolutionizing formula E with SASE: High-speed, secure connectivity for TAG Heuer Porsche team The post TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E’s Data-driven Success with SASE appeared first on Spiceworks.

Security 218

Security Networking 218

Office Skills

JANUARY 3, 2024

Office skills online classes begin again this week on officeskills.org Each course includes 6 to 8 weekly lessons that includes an assignment and quiz that require students to demonstrate their knowledge […] The post Office Skills Online Classes Start this Week appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Training 130

Office Space

JANUARY 3, 2024

In traditional offices, space utilization was something you could track over time. Occupancy rate trends from the previous year used to be sufficient to make informed decisions about how much office space you would need in the coming year based on growth. These days, modern workplaces require a more dynamic solution. For many companies, the post-pandemic office no longer looks like employees working five days a week in-office from 9-5 and collaborating in the same space.

Office Layout 130

Office Layout Real Estate Software Technology 130

McKensey

JANUARY 5, 2024

A new perspective on how technology, transformation efforts, and other changes have affected payers, health systems, healthcare services and technology, and pharmacy services.

Healthcare 142

Healthcare Technology 142

Great Place to Work

JANUARY 4, 2024

Leaders should focus on systems, not individuals, in the face of rising backlash to diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEI&B) in the workplace. For Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2024, it’s important to lean into his true legacy: nonviolence and its power to change systems. That’s the advice from Janet M. Stovall , CDE , global head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, and former senior director of social impact at The UPS Foundation.

Leadership 133

Leadership Learning 133

Mad in America

JANUARY 4, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article, written by Heidi Tommila, was first published on our affiliate site, Mad in Finland. T he title of this article is from Jaakko Seikkula’s book Dialogue Improves—but Why? One subheading in chapter seven: “Psychological behavior is part of dialogue, not pathology.” I read the book last winter, but I’ve skimmed through it again a bit now and thought I’d write a few words about it.

Construction 134

Construction Controlling 134

McKensey

JANUARY 5, 2024

McKinsey’s 2023 global executive survey on autonomous driving reveals that despite recent uncertainties, the autonomous-vehicle industry is beginning to take shape.

Automotive 141

Automotive 141

Spiceworks

JANUARY 4, 2024

Fortify against cyber threats—embrace resilience. Secure your digital future with an integrated incident response plan. The post Importance of Cyber Resilience in Incident Response Planning appeared first on Spiceworks.

Planning 210

Planning Security 210

Success

JANUARY 5, 2024

You’ve probably been told you should set goals in life—from financial and career to personal. But why is it important to set realistic goals and what do you get from it? In this article, we take a closer look at the importance of setting goals and how you can benefit from having realistic ones. We also offer some tips for keeping yourself accountable as you work toward achieving your dreams.

Planning 134

Planning Decision Making Promotion 134

Mad in America

DECEMBER 30, 2023

H ere we highlight the top ten of Mad in America’s most read blogs and personal stories of 2023. Universal DBT in Schools Increases Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict In October, Peter Simons wrote about research asking if dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can actually make kids’ mental health worse. In recent years, teaching kids “emotion regulation” has become an increasingly large part of teachers’ responsibilities.

Manufacturing 135

Manufacturing Creativity Controlling Learning 135

McKensey

JANUARY 2, 2024

Making an effective exit from leadership is critical both to the organization’s future and the CEO’s legacy. Here is how the world’s best CEOs approach that transition.

Leadership 138

Leadership Finance 138

Spiceworks

JANUARY 5, 2024

Several iPhone users who downloaded the software update complained that their devices got bricked. The post Apple Withdraws iOS 17.3 Update Over Boot Issue appeared first on Spiceworks.

Software 203

Software Security 203

Success

JANUARY 4, 2024

My favorite bike crash came as I hustled to a shift at a fast-food joint. I was 14 or 15 years old and pedaling through a park in suburban Detroit. I stuffed my hands in my jacket pockets to keep them warm and rode hands-free along a dirt path. Then, I hit a rough patch—my front tire twisted perpendicular to the rest of the bike, the bike stopped and I kept going.

Food 124

Food 124

Mad in America

JANUARY 3, 2024

F or the longest time, the field of psychiatry remained silent about the STAR*D scandal. Ed Pigott and colleagues first published a deconstruction of the study in 2010 , detailing the protocol violations that the STAR*D investigators had employed to inflate the cumulative remission rate, and even after Pigott and collaborators published a RIAT reanalysis of the study findings this past July, there was silence from psychiatry regarding this scandal.

Reporting 133

Reporting Maintenance Controlling Advertising 133

McKensey

JANUARY 3, 2024

Uncover the transformative power of generative AI within the operations value chain—shaping C-suite discussions across industries.

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Spiceworks

JANUARY 4, 2024

Transform healthcare IT with data management strategies for enhanced patient care, security, and research The post How Healthcare IT Leaders Can Improve Patient Care appeared first on Spiceworks.

Healthcare 203

Healthcare Security 203

Success

JANUARY 3, 2024

When there’s a lot going on, most people rely on the classic time management strategy of creating a list and checking off tasks. While a conventional to-do list is an excellent way to keep track of items that need to be completed, it generally doesn’t automatically help you decide which task to do first. To help you establish priorities and tackle your most important work first, consider using a time management chart or matrix, a productivity tool that helps you organize tasks across four quadra

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Time Management Delegation Prioritization Training 127

Mad in America

DECEMBER 31, 2023

From Psychology Today/Annie Wright LMFT : “‘Why do I struggle to visualize a future for myself, let alone a positive one?’ In the 10 years I’ve been practicing as a clinical psychotherapist, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard some iteration of this question. And the question is almost always paired with some degree of incredulity that there are people out there who can really, truly do this—think forward decades into the future and visualize a positive, happy outcome fo

Security 119

Security 119

McKensey

JANUARY 2, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

Problem-Solving 100

Problem-Solving 100

Spiceworks

JANUARY 4, 2024

Discover the future of healthcare engagement and explore the latest trends shaping life sciences marketing. The post Life Sciences Marketing in 2024: What’s Next and Why it Matters appeared first on Spiceworks.

Healthcare 201

Healthcare 201

Success

JANUARY 2, 2024

Interested in learning more about technology? Here are some of our favorite books and podcasts. Best books about technology to read in 2024 Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines By: Joy Buolamwini, Ph.D. Publisher: Penguin Random House Publish Date: Oct. 31, 2023 Joy Buolamwini, Ph.D., describes herself as a “ poet of code.

Computer 122

Computer Technology Finance Controlling 122

Great Place to Work

JANUARY 3, 2024

The CHRO of one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® shares career lessons, podcast recommendations, and her take on the future of work. How is your organization preparing for the transformation promised by the rise of generative AI? Holly Kortright, chief human resource officer at Navy Federal Credit Union , says the technology has much to offer for HR leaders.

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Mentoring Government Decision Making Learning 116

Work Life

DECEMBER 31, 2023

“Be calm to get calm” is my go-to centering phrase from Amishi Jha’s research. It’s one of the “peak mind pivots” in her book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. “The basic orientation of ‘peak mind pivots’ is orienting toward effortlessness instead of efforting more,” she says.

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Training Decision Making Leadership Learning 116

Spiceworks

JANUARY 5, 2024

Discover the future of DevOps with Predictive AI in 2024, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. The post Utilizing Predictive DevOps to Enhance Collaboration in 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 5, 2024

Proper management of employee health and wellness is an important facet to consider when striving for success in the workplace. Properly supporting employee health helps them perform better, encourages productivity, prevents losses from absences, enhances job satisfaction, and improves overall morale. Employers can promote employee wellness in different ways, but one area you should consider prioritising is eye care in the workplace.

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Purchasing Construction Promotion 111

Success

JANUARY 1, 2024

For a long time, everything was just about picture-perfect for John Diggs. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he earned a scholarship to play football at Washington State University and played several years in the NFL. That career ended in 1995, when his right knee was reconstructed—but this was only the beginning for Diggs , who pivoted, swift and nimble as a running back, into a mortgage career.

Problem-Solving 111

Problem-Solving Decision Making Salary Project Management 111

Work Life

JANUARY 5, 2024

You’re not taught in school that being a freelancer is even an option to consider. As a result, it’s a less clearly defined career trajectory. A common misconception with freelance is that it’s primarily a stopgap for professionals to leverage in between full-time roles or a side hustle you spend time on outside of work. But now more than ever full-time self-employment is also a viable option as a long-term career path.

Consulting 111

Consulting Networking Coaching Prioritization 111

Spiceworks

JANUARY 2, 2024

Combat session token theft with emerging technologies. Learn how to protect against cyber threats. The post Session Token Theft: The Growing Threat of Cybersecurity appeared first on Spiceworks.

Technology 200

Technology Learning 200

AdminDroid

JANUARY 5, 2024

As administrators, many of us are well-acquainted with access reviews in Microsoft Entra. Access reviews in Microsoft Entra streamline the management of group memberships, access to enterprise applications, and role assignments for organizations. These reviews ensure that only authorized individuals maintain access to essential resources and applications.

Government 105

Government Security Flexibility Flexibility 105

Success

JANUARY 5, 2024

Looking for tips on updating your resume or how to react when a colleague takes credit for your idea in a meeting? In the past, most people would ask a mentor or career coach for advice. Now a growing number of people are turning to social media for career advice—and not just LinkedIn. A recent study finds that Gen Z and millennials are more likely to get their career advice from TikTok than a mentor, with one in five making career decisions based on advice from TikTok creators.

Mentoring 113

Mentoring Coaching Salary Consulting 113

Work Life

DECEMBER 31, 2023

If you’re like the overwhelming majority of people, the resolution you make on January 1 is a distant memory by mid-February. It’s natural to get excited about making changes in a new year, but consistently doing the work isn’t always something to get you pumped up. “January 1 is an arbitrary date to make choices,” says Jim Kwik, author of Limitless Expanded Edition: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life.

Sales 116

Sales Mentoring Coaching Planning 116

Spiceworks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Unlock the potential of AI in warehouse systems— It holds the key to a future of productivity and safety. The post AI’s Practical Impact on Warehouse Robotics appeared first on Spiceworks.

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AdminDroid

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year, AdminDroid had your back, tackling nearly 11,500 threats! This year, we helped you save around 1350 hours by giving automation plans! This year, we kept you in the loop with 50+ fresh updates from Microsoft 365! We’ve been your sidekick in enhancing Microsoft 365 security and management all year long! So, to catch up on crucial blogs you might’ve missed, we’ve rounded up the essential AdminDroid blogs from 2023.

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Onboarding Security Purchasing Controlling 105

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Each day for 25 years, between 1968 and 1993, a man called Stanley Green would rise early, enjoy a spartan breakfast of porridge and an egg, pack up a lunch of apples and vegetables, strap them along with a placard and some pamphlets to a bike and cycle the 12 miles to Oxford Street from his home in Northolt. There he would share his ideas for improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of the country, based primarily on the idea that the consumption of too much protein led to the moral t

Computer 105

Computer 105