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Developing a mindset of resilience during changes and crises

Insperity

Examples of changes that could upend your workplace and test the mental fortitude of your team to varying degrees: Pandemics, such as COVID-19 Severe economic downturns Industry disruptions Technology disruptions Incidents of terrorism Natural disasters. These situations call for flexibility, agility and more out-of-the-box problem solving.

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Business process improvement: 6 smart steps to contain costs

Insperity

Look for faster, more accessible technology that saves steps and solves more problems. When companies are looking to modernize, they tend to jump to technology as a quick fix. Key reasons to insist on scalable technology: It’s smarter to invest in systems that can handle larger business volumes than your current load.

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The dark side of ambition

Work Life

Without ambition, innovation stalls; with it, people challenge orthodoxy, break conventions, and solve problems that others resign to fate. It explains not just who rises to lead or invent, but why civilizations expand, technologies leap forward, and cultures evolve. Greed erodes the social contract.

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How to set boundaries at work – with examples

Halo Psych

Material boundary How, when, or if you use your own property or finances for work. I find this group so helpful for solving problems when I’m away from the office. When work is wanted after hours: Testing weekly stress of information communication technology demands using boundary theory. Liu, Y., & Headrick, L.

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In digital and AI transformations, start with the problem, not the technology

McKensey

For digital and AI transformations to succeed, companies need to understand the problems they want to solve and rewire their organizations for continuous innovation

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Directing Warehouse Traffic With Ease

The Receptionist

When seemingly small tasks slip through the cracks, they can create larger problems down the road. Leveraging Technology to Direct the Flow of Warehouse Traffic Many elements of these issues can be easily solved with the right technology. But before you commit to a new system, take stock of your current issues and needs.

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The Role of Workplace Analytics in Successful Hybrid Work

Office Space

Leadership can then tailor spaces, technology, policies, and budgets to how people actually work. For example, an organization might assume its finance team needs a dedicated space for head-down focus. Collecting data about user preferences guides decisions around updating spaces, technologies, and policies.