Thu.Mar 27, 2025

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I experienced the motherhood penalty. But parenthood made me a better leader

Work Life

At eight months pregnant with my first child, I walked into my bosss office, ready for a pivotal meeting. I had spent months designing a new crisis management program for our universityone that would improve student outcomes and reduce institutional risk. This was the moment Id learn whether my work would be implemented. I had poured everything into this project.

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Unlocking profitable B2B growth through gen AI

McKensey

Gen AI can enhance profitable B2B sales growth. Seven use cases show how B2B leaders can maximize benefits and drive sustainable impact with a tailored gen AI strategy.

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From Wellness to Risk Reduction: Building a Safer Construction Workforce

Workplace Wellness

The construction industry is one of the most physically demanding and hazardous fields, with workers facing numerous health and safety risks daily. From heavy machinery accidents to exposure to harmful substances, the dangers are ever-present. While traditional wellness programs focus on improving employee health through fitness, nutrition, and stress management, a more comprehensive approach integrates risk reduction strategies to ensure both physical well-being and job site safety.

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Pernod Ricard Offices – Chicago

Office Snapshots

According to LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence Index study, 78% of professionals believe that being in the office at least part-time is crucial for networking and career growth, as it facilitates socializing and collaborating with colleagues. The new Chicago hub for Pernod Ricard is a testament to this point designed by Eastlake to foster connections between colleagues, clients, as well as their global network of distributed brands.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

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

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Breaking the standstill: How social mobility can boost Europe’s economy

McKensey

Europe is a leader in social mobility, but progress has stalled. Businesses that act can gain significant performance benefits while helping close the skills gap and boost productivity.

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What is Hot Desking and How It Supports a Hybrid RTO Strategy?

fm:systems

Discover 17 actionable insights to make your flexible workspace strategy thrive in the hybrid return-to-office era. What is Hot Desking and How It Supports a Hybrid RTO Strategy?

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When Does a Career Plateau Lead to Bad Behavior At Work?

I/O at Work

Researchers find that career plateauing, compounded by abusive supervision, influences employees' likelihood to engage in counterproductive work behavior.

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When the career ladder breaks for women—and how to succeed anyway

McKensey

A new book reveals hidden challenges that hold professional women backand details how some manage to rise in the ranks regardless.

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The Power of Employee Retention Analytics: From Reactive to Predictive

Quantum Workplace

Employee turnover especially unexpected turnover of top talentdisrupts workflows, drains institutional knowledge, and drives up replacement costs. While some attrition is inevitable, losing top talent without understanding why can leave HR leaders scrambling for answers.

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A cutting-edge brain researcher, an intrepid investor, and a whimsical ad exec

McKensey

Our March obituaries also include a meat science maverick, an influencer of four US ambassadors, and a waiter who turned the tables on his rivals by becoming a restaurateur.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.

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Summit Recap: How Great Workplaces Focus on People Amid Uncertainty in the Market

Great Place to Work

Top leaders from Edward Jones, World Wide Technology, Marriott International, and others spoke about the path forward despite whipsawing results on the stock market. The stock market and the impact of tariffs have been top of mind for many business leaders this week. The markets were down April 3, with the S&P 500 losing more than 4% over the course of the day due to concerns over tariffs and their impact on global trade.

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How financial institutions can improve their governance of gen AI

McKensey

A comprehensive scorecard can help companies redesign their risk governance frameworks and practices for gen AI and harness the power of this transformative technology.

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Summit Recap: How Great Leaders Can ‘Zoom Out’ to Build a Better Workplace

Great Place to Work

Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, started the conversation with leaders about how investing in people offers answers for a complicated business landscape. If theres one thing business leaders should do in this moment, it is to zoom out. Thats the message from Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work in his keynote to start the For All Summit in Las Vegas.

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Thriving Workplaces – Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing Webinar

Robertson Cooper

Join Business Psychologist, Tamara Hughes, for a webinar on creating thriving workplaces by managing stress and promoting wellbeing.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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Bringing an outsider’s perspective to McKinsey

McKensey

Amsterdam Partner Ferry Grijpink discusses his origins, how it informs his work, and why he wants to help others from similar backgrounds interested in joining McKinsey.

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Thriving Workplaces – Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing Webinar

Robertson Cooper

Join Business Psychologist, Tamara Hughes, for a webinar on creating thriving workplaces by managing stress and promoting wellbeing.

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What actions can organizations take to prioritize socioeconomic diversity?

McKensey

London Partner Emma Parry discusses her small-town upbringing on the Scottish coast and how her background helps her to relate to a range of clients far removed from corporate offices in London.

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Thriving Workplaces – Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing Webinar – March 2025

Robertson Cooper

Do return to office mandates impact employee wellbeing? Discover strategies to balance employee and organisational needs so that both thrive.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

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.

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Using education to overcome background

McKensey

London Partner Peter Cooper talks about his background, the efforts his parents made to secure him the best possible education, and how his work on a PhD in urban sustainability led to a position at McKinsey.

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5 Leadership Tools Trek Bicycle Uses to Build a High-Performance Workplace

Great Place to Work

CEO John Burke shared his leadership toolbox as part of the Executive Leadership Experience at the For All Summit in Las Vegas. What does it take to create a great workplace experience for employees? It starts with leadership. For John Burke, CEO of Trek Bicycle , No. 50 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025, the vision for leaders is specific: I go to work every day to make Trek better, he shared with an audience of CEOs and HR leaders at the For All Summit.

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How To Build a Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline With Succession Planning

Success

Ensuring organizational continuity and preserving leadership legacy hinge on utilizing succession planning best practices. High-profile leadership transitions, such as Kevin Plank’s return to Under Armour, highlight the critical challenges and strategic decisions that companies face in maintaining leadership stability. Especially with the impending wave of baby-boomer retirements, known as the Silver Tsunami , the urgency for robust succession planning intensifies.

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A Love Letter to the Mad

Mad in America

I write this as I have been manic for 6 weeks. 6 weeks where no one has suggested I be hospitalized. 6 weeks where I have experienced tremendous healing, letting go of fear and replacing it with love. Frankly, its been the best 6 weeks of my life, as I have stepped into being me. And now, we are hours away from the Hope Moon (maybe youve heard it as the blood moon).

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Workplaces need to do more to support parents of teens

Work Life

A few years ago, I was in the middle of an important client meeting when my phone started vibrating. Buzz. Buzz. Not wanting to be impolite, I kept my focus on my client. Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. Finally, I excused myself, peeked at my screen, and saw a string of texts from my son, increasing in urgency. The last few read simply: MOM. MOM. MOM. As the mother of three teenage boys, I had gotten texts like these before.

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EA to CEO Partnerships: Traditionalists to Gen Z-Understanding Diverse Work Styles Leveraging DISC assessments

Steele Recruiting

In today's dynamic workplace, understanding and embracing the diverse work styles of multiple generations is essential for fostering effective collaboration and enhancing organizational success. Five generations including Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z are converging in the professional arena, each with unique perspectives, communication preferences, and motivations.

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The age of AI requires a new kind of leadership

Work Life

We live in an era of rapid technological change, where the rise of AI presents both opportunities and risks. While AI can drive efficiency and innovation, it also increases the temptation for leaders to prioritize short-term gainsautomating decisions for immediate profit, optimizing for productivity at the cost of employee well-being, and sidelining long-term sustainability.

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RWE Offices – Seoul

Office Snapshots

A new office space in Seoul showcases how workplace design can reflect a company’s values and expertise in renewable energy. The concept of “The Flow” represents energy in motion and is translated in both spatial organization and design motifs. The overall design of the space utilizes efficient and minimalistic construction detailing to create a combination of modern, industrial and natural look & feel.

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From boom to bust: The decline of Hooters and the hidden costs for servers

Work Life

In 1983, six businessmen got together and opened the first Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters of America LLC quickly became a restaurant chain success story. With its scantily clad servers and signature breaded wings, the chain sells sex appeal in addition to foodor as one of the companys mottos puts it: You can sell the sizzle, but you have to deliver the steak.

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mavens by Zynga Offices – Tel Aviv

Office Snapshots

This office complex for a local start-up company was designed to resonate deeply with the spirit of locality and heritage. Situated on a unique site, the project connects two distinct structures: a 1930s well house and a newer addition. A former parking lot between them has been transformed into a lush hidden garden, linking the past and present. The design draws inspiration from the historic well houses of Tel Aviv and Jaffa, which once played a vital role in the citys fabric.

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FDA staff left ‘scrambling’ to complete product reviews after DOGE layoffs

Work Life

Some U.S. health regulators who review medical devices and tobacco products for safety and efficacy are struggling to meet deadlines mandated by Congress due to Trump administration layoffs , three scientists working on the projects told Reuters. Two of the scientists who work at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said they had been assigned around double the number of new product applications for review since their colleagues were fired.

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