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Occupiers seek broader value from workplace strategies

Workplace Insight

While cost remains the primary driver of decision-making, the findings suggest that occupiers are placing increased emphasis on performance, employee experience and long-term value. Demand for technology skills remains high across sectors such as finance, professional services and energy.

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5 ways to keep your business ahead of tech disruption

Work Life

Since most projects span multiple departments, we’ve found that bringing together diverse expertise not only builds momentum, but also leads to smarter, faster decision-making. Creating a cross-functional tech committee At our company, cross-functional collaboration is second nature.

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Smart Exits: 4 Succession Plan Case Studies

Success

Because she financed part of the buyout, Butler retained oversight rights and required life and disability insurance to safeguard the deal. “I It was an emotional shift—handing over books, opening decision-making—but it was also intentional. I never had to step back in,” she says. I’ve watched him grow.

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What is fractional leadership, and why is it booming now?

Work Life

They frequently sit at the head of various functions, such as finance, marketing , or technology. Most fractional leaders also have access to a network of peers who can help inform decision-making when responding to global challenges.

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Now more than ever, corporate boards need to balance innovation and trust

Work Life

Boards are increasingly hosting forums, focus groups, and virtual fireside chats, signaling that decision-making is inclusive, and that issues like workplace fairness, product safety, or community impact are heard and acted upon. The Tension and the Balance Can innovation and trust coexist on opposing ends of a seesaw?

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Half of company directors think their board is of no value to the business

Workplace Insight

When asked about barriers to making faster, better decisions in the boardroom, directors were most likely to cite the rigidity and inconsistency of decision-making processes and frameworks as the biggest roadblock (selected by 28 percent of directors).

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Top 9 HR Priorities You Should Steal From the Fortune 100 Best Companies

Great Place to Work

What can be learned from the Fortune 100 Best Companies The Fortune 100 Best is a remarkable list — representing a range of industries from tech and finance to retail and hospitality — and their example offers important lessons for leaders of any company. At the heart of the matter is trust.