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In praise of process innovation, the idea economy’s behind-the-scenes workhorse

Work Life

We’re wowed by new ways to conserve resources, such as Moen ’s “smart” faucets, fixtures, and networks, which promise to reduce wastewater. 12 on the list, was recognized for rethinking its manufacturing process and restructuring its business to meet growing demand for its Uncrustables frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

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Forget About the Career Ladder—Focus on the Career Lattice Instead

Success

An employee who had been working in corporate and internal communications at a healthcare company for several years was ready for a promotion, but there was little opportunity to advance. They’re not just networking with people in marketing,” she says. Then, the company posted a job in its regulatory division.

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How business services companies are helping their clients become more efficient

Work Life

Working with hospitals and healthcare facilities to map more than 100 million square feet of their space, Gozio Health’s platform syncs with mobile devices to help patients quite literally navigate their health journey (e.g., Gozio Health and Gunner both aim to help businesses eliminate obstacles for their customers.

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MindFreedom’s Shield Program: Working to Free People from Psychiatric Incarceration and Forced Treatment

Mad in America

They were with MindFreedom International’s (MFI) Shield program , describing itself as “a volunteer-driven mutual aid network through which we organize public campaigns to advocate for the rights of individuals who are being subjected to psychiatric intervention without consent.” the origin of the majority of Shield requests.

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Why this year’s ‘September Surge’ might be more like a blip

Work Life

Companies have put the brakes on hiring young people out of college,” says Tom Gimbel, founder of LaSalle Network and vice chairman of American Staffing Association, “which is somewhat cause for concern. I’m still surprised that manufacturing hasn’t come back faster in this country,” he says. “I

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Here is 2024’s growing list of U.S. layoffs by sector

Work Life

Here is a snapshot of job cuts announced so far this year: Technology Amazon’s job cuts include less than 5% of employees at Buy with Prime unit, 5% at audiobook and podcast division Audible, several hundred in streaming and studio operations, 35% at streaming unit Twitch, a few hundred at healthcare units One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy.

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Firms are optimistic about AI, but most have little idea what to do with it

Workplace Insight

Industries included manufacturing, financial services, retail, government/public sector, healthcare providers, energy and utilities, and transport and airlines. The research also found several correlations between high-performing organisations’ (with 10.5 The survey was conducted by Coleman Parkes Research in June 2024.