Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

An interview with Robert Waldinger, M.D., director of the long-running Harvard Study of Adult Development Achieving a good balance between work and home life sometimes seems impossible. But one decades-long study explores on how people try to make it work and some of the decisions they regret in this area. To find out more, we spoke to Robert Waldinger, M.D., a clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and a Zen priest.

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Office Snapshots

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Marvell Technology, a global semiconductor solutions provider, faced the challenge of designing a new Pune office that was both innovative and aligned with their evolving global workplace guidelines. The company sought to create a space that fostered a sense of community, belonging, and well-being among their diverse workforce. Space Matrix approach to address this challenge was rooted in Marvell’s brand essence: “A Brand built on Partnership that is driven by the belief that how the

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A new report from Hassell, the 2024 Education Futures Survey , explores how hybrid working is reshaping the needs and expectations of Australian university staff. Based on responses from 300 university employees and a benchmark group of 500 office workers, the survey reveals distinct trends in campus work culture and the growing preference for in-person interactions among academic staff, coupled with a desire to continue working from home when needed.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Think security is only a job for your IT team? Think again. To help your business avoid a cyber attack-induced ending, it's time to rethink how your entire team should be working to protect your company. The post SMBs: Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Responsibility appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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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

Leadership

Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As the adage goes, trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair. Today, trust in leaders is incredibly low. According to a report by HR consultancy DDI, only 46% of leaders report fully trusting their direct manager to do what’s right. Even more troubling, fewer than one in three trust senior leaders within their organization.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When generative AI tools do the heavy lifting, companies can optimize their product portfolios faster and more effectively.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The oil and gas industry has recently seen strong financial performance and is refocusing on its core, but it still needs to find answers to drive growth post-2030.

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Wellable

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Explore employee recognition ideas that boost morale, strengthen culture, and motivate your team, including meaningful, non-monetary gestures. The post Employee Recognition Ideas appeared first on Wellable.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Whether you've been working remotely for decades, since the pandemic, or just started, sometimes it can be difficult to stay on task. The internet is full of WFH tips to be more productive - but which ones actually work? The post Which Work-From-Home Tips Actually Work? appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Workspace Design Show (26 – 27 February 2025, BDC, London) has announced the launch of the “ Workspace Wellbeing Hero ” initiative, recognising and celebrating exceptional individuals in the workspace design industry who go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of others through acts of kindness and resilience in their work environments. This initiative shines a spotlight on those who make a tangible difference in workplace culture through selflessness, compassion, and perseverance.

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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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McKensey

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Chemical CFOs are tasked with driving shareholder returns in an era of rising costs. Answering five key questions can help balance spending with strategic initiatives and stakeholder returns.

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Yarooms

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Last week, our team had the pleasure of attending the 10th Annual Smart Workspace Design Summit in Amsterdam. Not only was it a great place to connect with industry leaders, but it also delivered fresh, forward-thinking content that sparked new ideas about the future of workplace design. We’re excited to share some of the most inspiring insights and innovations from the experts and thought leaders we met there.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From 2005 to 2020, a relatively small number of industries—from cloud services to e-commerce to consumer internet to biopharmaceuticals–reshaped the global economy, radically changing businesses and the way we live. These transformative industries,12 in all, belong to a special category we call “arenas of competition.” They are defined by two characteristics: extraordinary growth and exceptional dynamism or shifts in market shares, which signal a new era of competition and signify that new techn

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For many companies, HR-related compliance is often viewed as a necessary but limiting function – a series of boxes to check, policies to follow and regulations to meet. But this perspective can lead businesses to miss out on the full potential of compliance as a strategic asset. The shift from sign-off to strategy By expanding your view of compliance beyond simply meeting legal obligations, it can be seen as a core pillar that supports broader business goals and contributes to a resilient, high-

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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.

Technology

McKensey

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

More productive MSMEs would help North Carolina foster the sustainable and inclusive economy it wants to be. And it would be good for business, too, write David Pralong and Kevin Russell in Charlotte Business Journal.

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Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Everyone knows their Starbucks order, whether it’s a dark roast coffee with a shot of espresso or a tall flat white. With nearly 40,000 Starbucks stores worldwide and almost 17,000 locations in the U.S., millions of customers have their orders memorized, but fewer are placing orders at the global coffee chain. Starbucks announced on October 30, 2024, a 7% drop in global same-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2024 with “a pronounced traffic decline” in North America—10% lower than it was a ye

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Office Snapshots

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Project Overview Our latest project redefines the co-working experience with a vibrant, modern office space designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and well-being. Featuring a light, bright, and open layout, this space blends functionality with aesthetics to create an inviting environment for professionals. Design and Build Sensyst led the project from concept through completion, delivering an innovative design that emphasizes openness and flexibility.

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Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We all dream of financial freedom. But how do we achieve it? This is where financial literacy comes in—an essential life skill that not only shapes your financial future but also empowers you to take control of it. Financial literacy isn’t just about balancing checkbooks. It’s about making informed financial decisions that impact every aspect of your life.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

According to research from the Workforce Institute, 63% of employees and leaders believe that trust needs to be earned. Building trust is the backbone of a strong relationship. However, what if you’ve tried everything—open communication, assuming good intent, even actively supporting your colleague— and yet all these efforts fail? Whether you don’t trust the colleague because they take credit for your work, they’ve let you down in the past, gossip too much, play the political

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Office Snapshots

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The design concept prioritizes an open-plan common floor to enhance spatial volume and create an inviting ambiance. Private cabins, including the MD’s office, are strategically placed as a backdrop to this expansive central area. Curved and arched forms are used to maneuver through tight spaces, softening transitions and concealing structural columns.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

What if working alone didn’t have to feel so solitary? We often think of productivity as a solo endeavor—a battle against distractions where we sit alone at our desks, hoping to muster enough focus to get things done. But what if the act of working didn’t have to be quite so isolating? What if you could tap into the energy of a shared space, even when that space is virtual?

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With Expert Inputs from : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Research from EY shows that nearly 87% of workers feel that mutual empathy between them and their leaders enhances their efficiency. Additionally, 86% believe that it drives innovation, and 81% feel it contributes to increased company revenue. Empathy and recognition have moved from leadership jargon to becoming what is fundamental for building an involved, productive, and loyal workforce.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In today’s tech-driven business world, the ability to navigate technological challenges isn’t just for engineers anymore—it’s a must-have skill for leaders across all industries. As an engineer-turned-CEO, I’ve discovered that the most valuable asset isn’t specific technical knowledge, but a mindset primed for problem-solving, adaptation, and continuous learning.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Are you taking your meds? Are you right in the head? Are you doing ok? Am I behind on pills today? You seem manic More like you can’t stand it You’re more volatile I’m hotter than I’ve been in awhile Processing at lightning speed You assume you know What I need You don’t take the time to Get the read of the fields We seed Can’t listen to what I need Nothing agreed I’m good ya can’t fix me I was born this way No matter what pills they throw my way My mind and nature is here to stay Forever we’ll

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Almost six in 10 U.S. workers are employed by a micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise (MSME), a firm with up to 499 employees. For the sake of local economies, their employees, and the social fabric of our communities, getting small businesses back on their feet after a disaster like Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton should be a high priority — and big businesses have a critical role to play.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

W hen I first decided to seek help from a doctor, I had no idea what I was getting myself into or how difficult it would later be to break free from the cocktail of medications. At the back of my mind, I believed antidepressants would stabilize my disturbed nervous system. At that time (and unfortunately still in Poland), psychiatry held the belief that people with personality disorders had a dysregulated hormonal balance, which, as a budding neuroscientist, made a lot of sense to me.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Donald Trump’s bids for the presidency have long been defined by incendiary anti-immigration rhetoric. On the campaign trail over the last year, the president-elect doubled down on his positions, declaring that immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country” and repeatedly touting his plan to oust millions of undocumented immigrants, in what he has described as the “largest domestic deportation operation in American history.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory has sent shockwaves through Black American communities , which voted overwhelmingly for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris despite a campaign by her Republican rival to court Black men. While Trump made gains among Black Americans in North Carolina and some in the community celebrated his win, nationally his vote share among Black voters was unchanged in the Tuesday vote from 2020, according to an exit poll conducted by Edison Research, which sho

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

While campaigning to regain the U.S. presidenc y, Donald Trump said that he would be able to end Russia’s war in Ukraine in 24 hours, warned that Israel would be “eradicated” if he lost the election and vowed sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports. Now that Trump has claimed victory, many at home and abroad are asking an urgent question: will he make good on his long list of foreign policy threats , promises and pronouncements?

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