Great Place to Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The vast diversity found within the Latinx and Hispanic community requires a thoughtful approach from companies when celebrating their culture and contributions. When celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, companies must consider the vibrant tapestry of diverse cultures, identities, and experiences that are found within the Latinx community. Growing up between two worlds has given me a unique perspective, bouncing back and forth between the rich Maya highlands in Guatemala and the San Francisco Ba

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I n 2019, Dr James Davies (Roehampton University) and I published a review of the research into antidepressant withdrawal effects. We found that more than half (56%) of people experience withdrawal effects and that nearly half of those (46%) describe them as severe. Our review has been cited over 400 times (Google Scholar Sept 16, 2024), perhaps most importantly in the historic Public Health England (PHE) report on dependence and withdrawal associated with some prescribed medicines.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Optimists, pessimists—who’s right? New research breaks down the physical realities slowing our progress toward net zero: what’s simpler, what’s tough, and what’s vital to transforming our energy system successfully.

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Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Threat hunting is a structured approach that uses tools and techniques that dig deep into your environment. It does not merely depend on receiving indicators of compromise (IoCs) on a security portal. The post Threat Hunting: What Is It and Why Is It Necessary 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

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Asia’s geopolitical diversity and deeply interconnected trade network are redefining its patterns of trade. Partner Jeongmin Seong describes McKinsey’s analysis of geopolitical forces in the region.

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Networking 101

Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Besides battening down the hatches in the face of a hurricane or any other disaster, organizations need to worry about the day after – getting back online if they experience an outage. Here are some ideas on how to accomplish that. The post Lessons on IT Resilience During Hurricane Season appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

New Forest’s latest site is situated high above North Sydney, boasting stunning panoramic views. Our meticulous planning approach maintained open access and visibility across the floor to preserve these breathtaking vistas. The design seamlessly transitions from formal to casual spaces, creating a harmonious flow. Embracing a multi-pronged sustainability approach, each design element was carefully chosen to minimise excessive use of products and materials, with particular attention to flooring a

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Across disease types, patients with disabilities experience inequities all along the care pathway—with consequently worse outcomes. Inclusive pathway designs and targeted interventions could help.

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Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Following a change in mindset, Jägermeister UK decided they wanted to place their business, people, and brand in the centre of London, where trends start and thrive. Recognising London as a key location for the events industry, they decided they wanted to create a new hybrid office/event space that embodied their mission of creating the “best nights of your life today and tomorrow” Jägermeister’s iconic branding is tastefully integrated throughout the space.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Partner Asilah Azil explains what’s driving the energy transition in Asia, plus why more investment will be needed to reach net-zero.

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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.

Decision Making

Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The name Rösler stands for the highest quality in the manufacture of machines and plant systems in the field of surface technology. Employees and customers should also be able to recognize this claim at first glance when entering the office space. As part of a comprehensive refurbishment of the three existing buildings, MPS ARCHONIC was commissioned to develop a future-oriented concept and an expressive design for the total of around 6,000 square meters.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Your organization is full of people making decisions in pursuit of purpose. To invest or divest, to increase prices or not, to introduce a product, or to pull another. Their decisions collectively determine the success or failure of the organization. People are complex, as are organizations. And so are teams. Whether a decision is made by consensus, majority vote, or team leader, the process has complexities, which means bottlenecks easily arise.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

PE funds increasingly invest in add-on deals to grow faster and perform better, but how they go about executing such deals has changed.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As we lie together Worlds apart Seek shelter With me. Weave your Stolen freedom Into a new dream; Between skipped Heartbeats, Show me A world burning Only with Your fire. My sweet sublimity, Take hold of this Outstretched hand – And let me lead you To shelter. Rest for a moment. You have fought Hard won wars To the bitter edge Of sanity; For us.

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite low consumer confidence, pockets of growth in China’s vast consumer market remain.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When Selena Gomez conceived of Rare Beauty , she was hoping to build a beauty brand that would bring visibility to mental health issues. Gomez had already been open about her own diagnosis and experience with bipolar disorder. The brand launched in 2020 with a social impact initiative called the Rare Impact Fund—which sought to raise $100 million to expand access to mental health services—and pledged to donate 1% of all Rare Beauty sales to the cause.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Senior Partner Neelesh Mundra unveils how Asia’s supply chains are transforming amid emerging trends, highlighting key considerations that empower businesses to thrive in the face of global uncertainties.

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Supplies 94

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Amazon’s recent return-to-office (RTO) mandate , which dictates that employees must work from an Amazon office five days per week, exemplifies a concerning trend of leaders attempting to turn back the clock to old management practices in a misguided attempt to revive workforce engagement. I have helped lead talent teams for some of the most influential businesses in the world, including Accenture, Apple, and Deloitte.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Good leadership is needed more than ever, yet the majority of leaders feel ill-equipped to take on their new roles. Partner Faridun Dotiwala explains why human-centric leadership could be the answer.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Executive leaders are often required to make tough (and unpopular) strategic decisions. As a result, many may use manipulation—sometimes unintentionally—to influence their peers and bring them short-term gains. Unsurprisingly, there are many serious longer-term downsides to this practice—whether that be distorted truth, weaker C-suite trust and collaboration, and poorer decision making.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

First movers and fast movers are already using AI and gen AI to develop an advantage, says senior partner Shelley Stewart. He shares why he believes taking some “smart risk” is worth it.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Reviewed by : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert Public praise has long been central to effective leadership, offering a way to acknowledge and motivate employees. However, it was confined to brief exchanges in meetings or small gatherings; the reach was narrow, and its effects were short-lived. Today, the dynamics of public praise have undergone a drastic transformation.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Digitization is reshaping Asian societies, governments, and economies, laying a foundation for sustainable and inclusive growth. McKinsey’s Vidhya Ganesan highlights some of the major innovations.

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Government 88

C-Suite Assistants

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Law firms face many hurdles in trying to run a successful business. One of the most significant challenges is finding highly skilled executive assistants (EAs). According to the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), half of all legal assistants are at least 45 years old, and 38% of law firms are expected to lose 20-40% of their support staff in the next five years due to retirement.

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McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Though optimistic about the world, Asia’s CEOs face significant disruptions and dynamics. Senior partner and Asia chairman Gautam Kumra emphasizes the need for agility and transformation.

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Sarah Levitt

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It could be your competition has them. Or an organization in a parallel industry (more on that in a minute). Or very different industry, entirely. But smart people and organizations have likely tried to tackle – and may have mastered — what you’re up against. (Starbucks recruited Chipotle’s CEO for a reason.

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Coaching 52

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

China may be slowing down, but it’s still too important a market not to be in it. Senior partner and China chairman Joe Ngai has advice for multinational CEOs looking to reach today’s Chinese consumer.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Concerns about the security of business communication tools like Slack have surfaced following the massive data breach that hit The Walt Disney Company over the summer. The debacle prompted Disney to announce in an email to staffers last week that it would remove Slack from all of its business units by the end of its next fiscal quarter and move forward with new internal tools.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

According to a new poll from hiring platform Indeed , around a third of small businesses are scared to implement AI, despite acknowledging the many apparent benefits of doing so. According to Indeed’s survey of 1,000 business leaders at British small businesses, 41 percent of small firms want to integrate the technology into their business, but don’t know where to start.

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fm:systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This session will continue the tradition, offering fresh insights and answering your questions about the current state and future trends of the workplace.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Despite misconceptions and stereotypes —ranging from what librarians Gretchen Keer and Andrew Carlos have described as the “middle-aged, bun-wearing, comfortably shod, shushing librarian” to the “sexy librarian. and the hipster or tattooed librarian”—library professionals are more than book jockeys, and they do more than read at story time. They are experts in classification, pedagogy, data science, social media, disinformation, health sciences, music, art, media literacy, and, yes, storytelling

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