Office Space

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The steady rise of remote work has fundamentally shifted the way we work, offering unprecedented flexibility and convenience. While this transformation has undeniable benefits, business leaders should not lose sight of how valuable the physical office space can be. Sure, implementing a five-day workweek may not be for everyone, especially in 2024. However, striking a balance with a hybrid model that combines in-office and remote work can provide employees with the best of both worlds.

Office Policies

Spiceworks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A wide area network (WAN) is a connected collection of telecommunication networks distributed across a large geographic area that allows the component networks to exchange data within the group. This article discusses types of WAN, the architecture components of a WAN, and ten best practices for WAN implementation. The post What Is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

Networking

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

McKinsey’s latest analysis of 15 core technology trends points to a new “influencer” role for generative AI as well as growing interest in robotics and digital trust.

Technology

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article is being simultaneously published on Mad in America and on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. W hy do I do the work that I do? It began with a childlike desire for those I believed in to believe in me. Later, I wanted people experiencing suffering as I once did to know the possibilities of connecting with the joy within.

Learning

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

Creativity

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Generative AI has increased the focus on data, putting pressure on companies to make substantive shifts to build a truly data-based organization.

fm:systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Hear from senior workplace strategist about combining great design and cutting-edge workplace technology to entice workers back.

Technology

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Critics of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, commonly referred to by the acronym DEI , are increasingly using boycotts and bans to fight against their use. People often argue that this anti-DEI backlash is motivated by race-neutral concerns — for example, that DEI practices are irrelevant to work performance or are too political. But our recent research , published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, suggests that conservative critiques of DEI ofte

Teamwork

Office Snapshots

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In line with Sartorius’ brand promise of “Simplifying Progress”, the new regional office for the life sciences group brings together two existing offices, an Application Center and a Service Workshop into a single premises that embraces future of work initiatives. Designed to seamlessly support its agile work culture, this workspace pays homage to Sartorius’ brand values and rich heritage of innovation, leveraging the latest technology infrastructure, state-of-the-art equipment and sustainable m

Equipment

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Over the years, I have had many chances to mentor people. As a faculty member, I worked closely with undergraduate and graduate students to help them on their career paths. As an administrator, I have also had the chance to serve as a mentor. Every once in a while, you come across someone who I refer to as “impervious to advice.” These know-it-alls have an answer for everything, and find ways to convince you that everything they have done was the right move.

Mentoring

Wellness 360

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Fall wellness activities for employees are typically organized during the fall months, from September to November. These activities aim to connect employees with nature and take advantage of the crisp autumn weather. Fall is the ideal season for walking, biking, and jogging, all of which promote physical health. The changing foliage has a calming effect […] The post Top 16 Fall Wellness Activities for Employees in 2024 appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.

Promotion

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

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

When people meet you for the first time (or even hear about you), your reputation isn’t a blank canvas. People have already drawn conclusions about you based on the few status- and power-related details they know (such as your demographics and occupation). Then, confirmation bias kicks in. Confirmation bias, one of the most well-documented judgment errors in all of psychology, is the tendency to interpret new information in a way that is consistent with, thus confirming, beliefs we already hold.

Sales

McKensey

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

McKinsey senior partner Colleen Baum explains how real estate owners benefit from helping experiential retailers flourish.

Real Estate

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Biases can easily creep into evaluations, impacting employee morale and career progression. To combat this, we’ve gathered insights from nine business leaders who share practical tips for overcoming bias in performance reviews. For example, “Integrating data into your review process can help you to spot and correct for your own biases,” shares Matt Erhard, managing partner at Summit Search Group.

Construction

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This gnawing burning squiggle of an emotion that streams through insipidness; speaks in the space where my gut meets the churning locket of despair. Alone, I reach for connection through the waves of impersonal electronic communication. Dopamine receptors fired to the infinite oblivion of overwhelming noise and nothingness. I desire nothing for nothing is within me.

Communication

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

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This past week, Ford and Lowe’s became the latest companies to dismantle their policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), overhauling employee resource groups and ending sponsorship of Pride events. Both companies are also following in the footsteps of employers including Tractor Supply and John Deere by embracing another major change: They will no longer participate in the Corporate Equality Index , an annual report by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) that evaluates companies base

Reporting

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A new poll from Unmind claims claims that there is a significant discrepancy between how UK managers believe they’re performing and the experience of those being managed by them, with over two-thirds (67 percent) UK workers having left or considered leaving their job because of a bad manager. The survey of 3,005 office workers (1,500 managers and 1,505 employees) suggests that, while 83 percent of managers say they’ve had formal training in people management, only 63 percent of their direct repo

Delegation

Quantum Workplace

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A well-designed performance management framework is the backbone of any successful organization. Performance management is not just about evaluating past performance; it’s about setting the stage for future growth, engagement, and success.

Success

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Have you ever paired a task you enjoy with one you dread just to get it done faster? Maybe you put on your favorite ‘80s playlist while washing dishes or played a rerun of a classic sitcom while folding laundry. Without knowing it, you might have been utilizing the behavioral strategy of temptation bundling. This simple strategy taps into a broader psychological principle.

Creativity

Sarah Levitt

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

By now you’ve heard that Chipotle’s CEO, Brian Niccol, was recruited to helm Starbucks. There’s been a lot of attention paid to his comp package and private jet. And debate over the worth of a CEO as AI continues to come to the fore.