All Work
JUNE 16, 2024
Hybrid work is transforming traditional office setups into collaborative hubs, emphasizing teamwork and creativity over individual tasks, which can often be handled remotely. HP has invested in equipping shared workspaces with advanced technology and ergonomic designs to mirror home setups, prioritizing employee comfort and productivity. Personalization extends to different work environment needs, fostering inclusivity.
Success
JUNE 16, 2024
Jesse Katz, owner of Aperture Cellars , a California vineyard, removes the plug from a Malbec barrel and listens intensely. “Can you hear the wine talking?” he asks me. I shake my head, thinking he’s joking, but Jesse suggests I hold my ear closer to the barrel. I do as he says and finally discern a gentle crackle, fainter than Rice Krispies snapping in milk.
Work Life
JUNE 16, 2024
Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company ‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Workers are stressed. Many are being asked to do more with less and adapt quickly to new tasks as AI infiltrates the workplace —all while trying to avoid layoffs. That burnout and stress is leading some young workers to pass on opportunities for promotions or even try to move down the career ladder, says Laura Ashley-Timms, COO of p
Go Burrows
JUNE 16, 2024
Maggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the premier destination for Chief of Staff education and development. This episode is a recording from a Nova Chat webinar where Maggie flipped the microphone my direction and interviewed me about being an assistant, hosting a podcast, writing a book, and more! I enjoyed being put on the spot and I hope you enjoy our conversation.
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
JUNE 16, 2024
Many of us define a successful day as one where we get a lot done. To check more tasks off your to-do list, it’s tempting to try multitasking, but that’s a counterproductive strategy. According to research, multitasking can kill your productivity by as much as 80%. It can also drop your IQ by 10 points, harming your cognitive performance in a manner similar to smoking weed.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 16, 2024
To enable workplaces to evolve and adapt to employees’ changing needs, office provider Mindspace conducted the Employee Wellbeing Data Report in 2023. Findings indicate that around 90 percent or 9 in 10 employees value wellbeing facilities and offerings in the workplace, thus making this factor influential when choosing an employer. Meanwhile, 82 percent expect support from their employers when it comes to maintaining work-life balance, overall revealing the increasing value employees place on t
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