Success
MAY 30, 2025
Take a moment to consider the perks that accompany hard work. Beyond a successful outcome, hard work provides advantages like intellectual stimulation and a strong sense of purpose. There are numerous benefits to putting in your best effort and pursuing things in life with dedication and diligence; yet, at times, it can feel challenging to keep pushing forward.
Spiceworks
MAY 30, 2025
When I hear “contemporary IT environment,” I think “temporary.” Too many businesses get sidetracked by shiny new tools and trendy buzzwords instead of focusing on what IT shoul.
Success
MAY 30, 2025
Hiring the right employee matters. But making sure theyre equipped to do their job well arguably matters more. According to research from Gallup , 70% of employees with exceptional onboarding experiences described their jobs as the best possible. Additionally, these employees were 2.6 times more likely to be extremely satisfied in their workplace. Onboardingthe process of familiarizing a new employee with your businesss organizational structure, culture and their roleclearly plays a critical rol
McKensey
MAY 30, 2025
McKinsey research shows that leaders who think strategically about capabilities, culture, and talent pools early in the postmerger integration process can increase the odds of transformation success.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Mad in America
MAY 30, 2025
From The New Westminster Times : “In the aftermath of one of the worst days in the history of Vancouver, a recent Canadian Press headline stated the obvious: Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu-Lapu suspect’s care before alleged attack. “ Wise adviceexcept, when it comes to psychiatric medications and acts of violence, silence and denial only fuel dangerous assumptions.
Great Place to Work
MAY 30, 2025
You cant respond to employee needs if you dont know what they are. A powerful way to elicit feedback is a pulse survey. Building a strong culture means listening to your people. Listening is also one of the nine high-trust behaviors that define business success. Pulse surveys are a powerful tool for listening to your people and gathering real-time employee feedback.
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All Work
MAY 30, 2025
With inspiration from the environments where people thrive outside the office, a forward-thinking company can organically nurture engagement. By borrowing principles from urban planning, we can encourage the connections and experiences that make in-person work meaningful. When we think of hallways in the workplace as static, passive connective tissue, were missing opportunities.
Office Snapshots
MAY 30, 2025
The C&D office with the orientation design creates a modern working environment made by the Vacons team. As a pioneer in the field of supply chain and continuously ranked in the Fortune Global 500 list for 7 consecutive years, C&D requires a working space commensurate with its international stature and top position. The C&D office project at Bitexco Financial Tower – an iconic Grade A building in the heart of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City – is a testament to the perfect co
Work Life
MAY 30, 2025
What does it mean to be a manager? In todays world, managers need to wear many hats. They have to be a mentor, mediator, communicator, coach, and numerous other roles simultaneously. But at its core, management is about matchmaking. You need to map the talents of your team to the needs of your business. That means making the most of your teams combined talents and unlocking the diversity in your team.
John Mattone
MAY 30, 2025
Startup founders live in a world of relentless urgency. Every day demands high-stakes decisions and constant pressure to perform, with little margin for error. They’re expected to lead with clarity, inspire teams, communicate effectively, and scale a company, often while wrestling with self-doubt, exhaustion, and isolation. This unique environment creates a crucible where leadership is tested at every turn.
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.
Work Life
MAY 30, 2025
The goal for any leader is to build strong and productive relationships with their team and other stakeholders. And the best way to do this is by inspiring their audience every time they speak. This means creating believers with every set of remarks, whether theyre having a brief hallway conversation or delivering a keynote speech. But how? To inspire others, embrace these five fundamentals: 1.
Success
MAY 30, 2025
Todays graduates are entering a job market in flux, as AI-driven automation casts doubt over the future of many professions , both skilled and low-skilled. This uncertainty is encouraging many Gen Z workers to look again at blue-collar careers, which are often viewed as more resilient and bulletproof to technological change. 42% of Gen Zers are exploring or pursuing blue-collar careers According to a recent report from Resume Builder , 42% of Gen Z workers are considering or already pursuing blu
Work Life
MAY 30, 2025
Early in my career, I was a loan underwriter at a bank. I was responsible for training a new employee, one with very little banking experience. During the training, she caught something I had missed and asked about it. I was shocked because I considered myself a diligent underwriter. But I quickly realized something: She was better than I was. She had a knack for noticing little abnormalities and was confident enough to point them out.
Workplace Insight
MAY 30, 2025
Global markets are changing at an unprecedented rate due to economic uncertainty, shifting consumer behavior, and technological breakthroughs. Businesses must be agile and able to adapt to market changes. This is where Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) comes in. What was once viewed as a cost-cutting tool has evolved into a strategic advantage, providing businesses with the flexibility they require to remain competitive and resilient during volatile periods.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Work Life
MAY 30, 2025
Some days, the idea of going to work can feel like a heavy weight you have to carry. If you wake up yearning for something more, youre not alone. Many professionals reach a point where they question whether their career aligns with their values, passions, and goals. They ask themselves whether theyre living the life they imagined, and if theyre doing fulfilling work.
fm:systems
MAY 30, 2025
Discover how to make return-to-office strategies more effective with smart workplace tools. Learn six key questions to ask before expanding your RTO plans.
Work Life
MAY 30, 2025
Recently, I was telling a friend about a marketing pitch Id received that ended with a hard sell. I mentioned to my friend that I was still thinking about the pitch, which promised to generate leads for my freelancing business. How do you know its not a scam? she asked me. That stopped me in my tracks. Id recognized the hard sell as soon as it startedand had even anticipated it.
Office Snapshots
MAY 30, 2025
Isa Energa, a Colombian company in Chile, specializes in providing energy to distributors nationwide. With a focus on operational efficiency, social and environmental commitment, and human talent, the company projected its growth over 10 years through the design of sustainable offices. The new offices are located in a LEED-certified building, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
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.
Workplace Insight
MAY 30, 2025
A growing mismatch between supply and demand in the housing and life sciences sectors is fuelling a wave of office conversions across the UK, as developers seek to repurpose outdated vacant offices to meet changing needs, according to a new report from CBRE. According to the real estate firm, the rise in hybrid and remote working has left a significant volume of secondary office space vacant, with many buildings no longer fit for modern corporate requirements.
Office Snapshots
MAY 30, 2025
After the merger of Powerscourt and MorrowSodali, an opportunity emerged to unite their teams in one space as Sodali & Co. By building on the strengths of an existing fit out, Oktra delivered a sustainable and cost-effective transformation, creating a workplace that feels as good as it functions. The goal was to design an environment that not only supports their day-to-day operations but also energises and connects their teams, explains Dominic Dugan, Oktras Creative Director.
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