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Exposure to Antidepressants in the Womb Makes for Sad, Scared Adolescents

Mad in America

In a new study , researchers found that those exposed to SSRI antidepressants in utero had a hyperactive amygdala and were more fearful and depressed as adolescents. This was true in both mice and humans. Maternal depression did not explain the effect. In mice and humans, early-life SSRI exposure alters the offsprings brain structure and is associated with anxiety and depression-related behaviors beginning in puberty, the researchers write.

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Twelve interventions that can unlock public sector productivity

McKensey

Public sector organizations that are challenged to do more with less can learn from 12 interventions that have had a transformative impact on government productivity around the world.

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Why Most Leaders Never Grow (And The Simple Practice That Changes Everything)

Tanveer Naseer

Its a common affliction of todays work environment for leaders to jump from one urgency to the next, rarely pausing to process what theyve learned along the way. Unfortunately, this is far more problematic than most might realize. As Ive observed through my work with executives across various industries, the.

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Compensatory Off Made Easy: A Guide for 24/7 Customer Support Teams

Attendance Bot

Managing a distributed customer support team that works weekends, public holidays, and odd hours is no small feat, especially when it comes to tracking compensatory time off. Without a clear policy and a reliable system, its easy for things to slip through the cracks: unlogged overtime, confused staff, burnout complaints, and payroll issues. If youre still managing comp-off balances manually, you’re not alone.

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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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Top 5 Podcasts for Entertainment Entrepreneurs

Success

The entertainment industry thrives on innovation, adaptability and an insiders edge. For entertainment entrepreneurs navigating this constantly-evolving landscape, staying informed isnt just an advantageits a survival strategy. Podcasts are a powerful tool, offering expertise, storytelling and actionable advice directly from industry veterans. In this roundup, we spotlight five must-listen podcasts tailored to creatives, executives and movers and shakers eager to carve their place in the busines

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Personalized Employee Development Accelerates Growth (HR Trends 2025)

Quantum Workplace

Most employee development programs fall short because they forget the most important part: the person behind the plan. When training feels generic, employees tune outand companies miss the mark on impact.

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What is ‘ghostworking’? Most employees say they regularly pretend to work

Work Life

Theres nothing spooky about ghostworking, apart from how popular it may be right now. The newly coined term describes a set of behaviors meant to create a faade of productivity at the office, like walking around carrying a notebook as a prop or typing random words just to generate the sound of a clacking keyboard. (Some might call this Costanza-ing , after Jason Alexanders example on a memorable episode of Seinfeld.

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A Complete Guide to Secure Compromised Email Accounts in Microsoft 365

AdminDroid

Email accounts are one of the most frequently targeted entry points for cybercriminals, and a single compromise can lead to severe consequences. In fact, 91% of cyberattacks start with email, and attackers are always looking for ways to exploit human error or weak security to gain access to Microsoft 365 mailboxes. Once an attacker gains access to a user’s email account through phishing, stolen credentials or hijacking an active session, it becomes a powerful tool to spread more

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Forget quiet quitting: I’m using ‘loud living’ to redefine workplace boundaries

Work Life

In my twenties, I was the kind of employee managers loved and therapists worried about. I worked late without being asked. I answered emails during vacation and treated 11 p.m. messages like asteroid-headed-for-Earth emergencies. My identity was stitched to my output, and I wore burnout like a badge of honor. Somewhere along the way, many of us signed this invisible contract stating that success demands sacrifice.

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How you handle your home life is reflected in how you handle your work life

Workplace Insight

A new study shows that people who proactively reorganise their family routines such as adjusting childcare schedules or redistributing domestic responsibilities are more likely to demonstrate adaptability and innovation in their work life. Researchers found that employees who take initiative at home carry the momentum into their professional lives, becoming more resilient and forward-thinking.

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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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5 unexpected benefits of procrastination

Work Life

Ordinarily, we think of procrastination as something to avoid or correct, but in reality, it can have some legitimate benefits. From giving us time to reflect and collect new information to creating urgency for the work, procrastination comes with some surprising advantages. Were wise to consider how we can perform our best. With so much to do and so little time, reconsidering our efficiency is smart.

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Business and the new world of water: A talk with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck

McKensey

The head of the global water and hygiene company says that businesses can help solve the global water crisis if they engineer water circularity into their processes.

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What should I do if I think my coworkers are gossiping about me?

Work Life

Welcome to Pressing Questions , Fast Companys workplace advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer your biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: What should I do if I think my coworkers are gossiping about me? A: In past columns Ive said that much of office life can feel like high school, and this is the ultimate example.

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Business and the new world of water: A talk with Ecolab CEO Christophe Beck

McKensey

The head of the global water and hygiene company says that businesses can help solve the global water crisis if they engineer water circularity into their processes.

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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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A Quick Guide to Office Space Rental by the Hour

Launch Work Places

Some days, you need a quiet space to focus. Other times, you need a polished environment to meet with clients. What you dont need is a long-term leaseor the hassle of managing an office full-time. Thats why office space rental by the hour is a smart, practical solution for professionals in Maryland. Whether youre a remote worker who needs a change of scenery, a consultant prepping for an important meeting, or a growing team looking for a flexible option, office space rental by the hour lets you

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Building a destination for pet parents: Views from Chewy’s Sumit Singh

McKensey

Chewy CEO Sumit Singh shares how relentless innovation and a customer-first mindset transformed a start-up into one of Americas largest and most trusted pet retailers.

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This Immersive Business School Exercise Unexpectedly Revealed My Insecurities—and Helped Me Become a Better Leader

Success

Growing up I had a clear definition of what I thought a leader was: a person who is confident, decisive, unshakeable. The person who makes the tough calls, never gives up their position. And coming into my own as a woman leader, I felt I had to be even stronger than what my perception was growing up. I could never be seen as weak, never back down. Dont letem see you crykind of an old school mentality.

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Talking with the founder of Featurespace, David Excell

McKensey

The fraud and financial-crime prevention companys machine-learning approach uses adaptive behavioral analytics to identify and root out improper payments.

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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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307 Queen Street Spec Suites – Brisbane

Office Snapshots

Growthpoint engaged PMG to design and construct speculative suites across six floors of the A-grade asset at 307 Queen Street, combining new fitouts with thoughtful refurbishments of existing tenancies. The primary objective was to create high-end, flexible workspaces that would enhance marketability and appeal to a broad range of tenant profiles. Each floor was customised with improvements and refurbishments, optimising budget efficiency.

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Dairy industry executives are pressured but optimistic for 2025

McKensey

Amid rising consumer interest and growing concerns about cost, priorities are shifting in the US dairy industry. Find out what we uncovered from our seventh annual survey of dairy executives.

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Furniture Makers organising fifth conference for HR professionals

Workplace Insight

The Furniture Makers Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is organising its fifth annual HR conference, Routes to a Stronger Workforce 2025. Sponsored by Blum UK, the event is taking place on Thursday 10 July 2025 (10:00am 3:00pm) at Furniture Makers Hall, London, and is tailored for HR professionals working in the furniture and furnishing industry.

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United Community Offices – Greenville

Office Snapshots

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture’s design for United Community’s headquarters at 200 E. Camperdown Way in Greenville, South Carolina, has been awarded WELL Certification by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). It’s the first project in South Carolina to receive this certification, which is the premier building standard focused on enhancing health and wellness through the buildings where individuals live, work, and play.

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The amenity trap: why more isn’t always better

Workplace Insight

Over the past decade, amenity has evolved from a nice to have to a key part of any office building strategy. In a competitive market with a growing focus on employee experience, landlords are under pressure to differentiate their buildings, and amenity is often the tool of choice. But more isnt always better. The most successful amenity strategies arent defined by volume, novelty, or trend.

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Risk Management Strategies: How Leaders Can Effectively Handle Workplace Risks

Success

Risk is a double-edged sword in business. When you began your business, you probably weighed the risks that came with stepping into entrepreneurship. You also potentially recognized that with the risk of uncertainty also came an opportunity for creativityand the possibility of launching something you could be proud of. As SUCCESS 2024 Woman of Influence and the first woman pilot of an F-14 Fighter Jet, Carey Lohrenz understands uncertainty and risk like few othersyet she doesnt see them as purel

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Ogen Offices – Jerusalem

Office Snapshots

The new offices of Ogen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating financial opportunities for underserved populations, are a thoughtful blend of functionality, warmth, and mission-driven design. Located high above the urban landscape, the office offers expansive views and a calming atmosphere that reflects Ogens values of transparency, accessibility, and trust.

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The Shadow Side of Leadership: Managing Power, Ego, and Responsibility

Work With Impact

Leadership is often celebrated as a role of influence and inspiration, but it also carries significant psychological risks. The very traits that empower leaders to drive change are authority, confidence, and responsibility which can lead to unintended consequences when not carefully managed.

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How B2B winners across energy and materials keep growing

McKensey

Our ninth annual B2B Pulse Purvey reveals how five truths about success in B2B sales are experienced across energy and materials companies.

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Blindsided by Benzos: Had I Known

Mad in America

T here exists a class of medications, prescribed to millions of Americans, that is slowly eroding our mental and physical health. Too many physicians are not disclosing the long-term consequencesor the harrowing truth that discontinuing these medications can plunge patients into relentless mental and physical torment, a nightmare that may persist for years.

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How to Change Your Mindset for Success: A Step-by-Step Guide

Success

Mindsets are like sunglasses. If you have a pair of black glasses on, even the sunniest days appear dull and dark. Replace them with rose-tinted ones, and everything becomes wonderful, warm and welcoming. Like the tint of your sunglasses impacts how you see the world, your mindset is the set of beliefs that determines how you see yourself, your abilities and your experiences.

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Air traffic controller training is tough. Here’s how universities could help

Work Life

Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately. A spate of airplane crashes and near misses have highlighted the ongoing shortage of air traffic workers, leading more Americans to question the safety of air travel. The shortage, as well as aging computer systems, have also led to massive flight disruptions at airports across the country , particularly at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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Why summer internships were so hard to find this year

Work Life

Another day, another internship, says Paige Lorbiecki, a junior at the University of Florida, straight to camera. This year, Lorbiecki documented the process of applying to summer marketing internships on TikTok. In this video from May 4, she completed another six applications, but Loribiecki says she applied to more than 100 internships in total. It took her until late May, nearly a month after her classes ended, to finally secure a content creation and social media opportunity at an interior d