Vantage Circle

AUGUST 1, 2024

In the fast-paced business environment, where talent retention is a top priority, the importance of recognizing employee loyalty and longevity cannot be overstated. This is where service awards play a pivotal role in the North American businesses. Service awards, long celebrated as milestones of employee commitment, have evolved significantly. They now serve as strategic tools that do more than just honor years of service; they play a pivotal role in shaping an organization's culture and en

Security

Insperity

AUGUST 1, 2024

Employee mentoring programs aren’t just buzzwords to add to job descriptions and career pages. Creating a method that supports chemistry and lasting productivity through an effective mentorship program has a place in your strategic planning. We’ve spent the last few years re-learning what employees need and want. The Great Resignation has shown us that individuals are more than willing to make big career changes if it means moving somewhere they feel they’ll: Be more valued Have more flexi

Mentoring

Spiceworks

AUGUST 1, 2024

The EU's landmark Artificial Intelligence Act took effect on August 1, 2024. Learn about the world's first artificial intelligence regulations and what they mean for organizations and the artificial intelligence industry worldwide. The post EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act Comes Into Effect appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Learning

McKensey

AUGUST 1, 2024

The cofounder and CEO of Opportunity@Work talks about the nonprofit’s mission to broaden equitable access to career opportunities for workers skilled through alternative routes.

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

Spiceworks

AUGUST 1, 2024

Intel Corp. reportedly plans to lay off thousands of workers to reduce expenditures. The move will likely come as Intel struggles with falling revenues and earnings. Learn more about the development and what it means for the chip maker. The post Intel May Be Planning Major Job Cuts to Reduce Costs appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Planning

McKensey

AUGUST 1, 2024

India has many family-owned businesses, but only a few can boast of sustained success for generations. We explore five points of difference between the best and the rest.

Government

McKensey

AUGUST 1, 2024

Private equity firms can reach greater heights by integrating generative AI into their businesses, but getting started requires a thoughtful approach.

Spiceworks

AUGUST 1, 2024

If you are traveling for the summer, you may fall prey to cyberattacks. Stay alert to digital threats while traveling this summer, and learn essential tips to protect your data and devices. The post Safeguard Your Data: Summer Travel and Remote Work Tips appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Learning

Success

AUGUST 1, 2024

It’s the last thing you’d expect to hear from your lawyer. But the Golden State Warriors’ chief legal counsel, David Kelly, sees his background as just part of a career full of creativity, music and writing. For him, it’s all related. To others, it seems like he’s succeeded in multiple, full careers in the time that most master just one. Kelly sees a growing intersection between sports and entertainment, leveraging his background as an underground Chicago rapper to persuade Warriors owners Joe L

Legal

Spiceworks

AUGUST 1, 2024

Las Vegas is the place to be if you want to know about the latest security trends, exploits, and solutions, thanks to the annual Black Hat and DEF CON conferences, but that's not all that happens this month. The post Top Tech Conferences in August 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Security

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

AUGUST 1, 2024

One of the most important elements of making marketing content that people actually want to watch, listen to or read is relatability, credibility, and humanity. These are all uniquely human, but that doesn’t mean that AI tools can’t help. Humanity and efficiency are not at odds. In my business, as head of a company who helps founders demonstrate thought leadership on video, I focus on bringing out the relatable and credible side of people by teaching clients how to make quality content but also

Creativity

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 1, 2024

Project Aim The project aims to enhance the rigid layout of the former office space, establishing a more adaptable working environment with a clear spatial and functional hierarchy. Spatial Layout The layout is a perfect square in plan, with each of the four sides serving a distinct function. The space is broadly divided into two main parts: one dedicated to operational use with flexible working environments that mix workstations and small meeting rooms, and another on the opposite side dedicate

Flexibility

Work Life

AUGUST 1, 2024

Massachusetts businesses with more than 25 employees must disclose salary ranges when posting jobs, under a new bill signed into law Wednesday that puts the commonwealth in line with 10 other states that already require pay transparency. The new law also protects a worker’s right to ask their employer for the salary range when applying for a job or seeking a promotion. “This new law is an important next step toward closing wage gaps, especially for People of Color and women,” G

Salary

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 1, 2024

Lobster Ink is a global training and content developer in the hospitality, food and beverage sector. It is a subsidiary of Ecolab, a Fortune500 company and the two brands share premises in Cape Town. They were looking to possibly relocate and refresh their workspace and worked with the JLL Market Advisory team to do a stay-versus-go analysis of their real estate needs.

Real Estate

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

AUGUST 1, 2024

A lot of us want to learn how to get more done in a day. It’s why posts on productivity are among Fast Company ‘s most popular. According to a Human Workplace Index survey of 3,000 full-time employees in the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland, just over half—54%—say they do feel productive at work. While this sounds positive, it comes with baggage.

Prioritization

Wellness 360

AUGUST 1, 2024

Biometric screening for work is a powerful tool employers use to boost employee health and cut healthcare costs. By quickly assessing vital health statistics, these screenings can spot potential health problems before they turn serious. This win-win approach not only helps employees get a clearer picture of their overall health but also creates a healthier […] The post 5 Tips for Employers to Get Employees to Participate in Biometric Screening appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.

Healthcare

Work Life

AUGUST 1, 2024

Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement. The pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern pentathlon, psychology will play a vital role in their success or failure in Paris this summer. In recent Olympics, we have seen the mental toll that competing at the highest level can have on athletes.

Problem-Solving

Spiceworks

AUGUST 1, 2024

Microsoft's defense response to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack resulted in service outages that impacted customers worldwide. Learn more about the development and the importance of backup plans and associated best practices. The post Faulty Operation of Microsoft’s DDoS Defenses Amplified Impact of Azure Outage appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

Planning

Work Life

AUGUST 1, 2024

When looking for a new job , you want to consider everything from the kind of work you will be doing to the company’s policies about hybrid work. But perhaps the most important thing to consider is who your new boss will be. A big raise, a generous signing bonus, or a fun job may be alluring, but you should always be cautious about your boss. Your boss can have a huge impact on your quality of life—both at work and outside of work.

Interviewing

Yarooms

AUGUST 1, 2024

Picture this: a bustling office filled with the clatter of typewriters, the rustle of paper, and the constant ring of landline phones. Now, fast-forward to today's workplace—a seamless blend of virtual meetings, cloud-based collaboration, and AI-driven productivity tools. The transformation is nothing short of revolutionary. Technology has not just changed how we work; it has redefined the essence of the modern workplace and the modern workforce.

Technology

Work Life

AUGUST 1, 2024

Some young people are looking to retire far before they turn 65. The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement prioritizes extreme savings and early investment to reach retirement earlier than any traditional wealth management plan would allow. The movement blew up with millennials , and interest remains high, with Reddit’s FIRE forum boasting 516,000 members, in the top 1% of the site’s subreddits based on size.

Prioritization

McKensey

AUGUST 1, 2024

Spain has the potential to reach a 20-terawatt hour annual production of biomethane by 2030, to help boost its decarbonization.

Work Life

AUGUST 1, 2024

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to an 11-month high last week, suggesting some softening in the labor market , though claims tend to be volatile around this time of the year. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 14,000 to a seasonally adjusted 249,000 for the week ended July 27, the highest level since August last year, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

Payroll

Vantage Circle

AUGUST 1, 2024

In the fast-paced business environment, where talent retention is a top priority, the importance of recognizing employee loyalty and longevity cannot be overstated. This is where service awards play a pivotal role in the North American businesses. Service awards, long celebrated as milestones of employee commitment, have evolved significantly. They now serve as strategic tools that do more than just honor years of service; they play a pivotal role in shaping an organization's culture and en

Payroll

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 1, 2024

The vast majority (92 percent) of ICT roles are expected to undergo big changes as a result of advancements in artificial intelligence and the technology continues to transform the information and communications (ICT) sector according to a new report from tech giants, Cisco, Microsoft and Google. The AI-enabled ICT Workforce Consortium, led by Cisco has published the “ Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs ” report, offering guidance on the areas for of concern for workers to reskill in

Training

Success

AUGUST 1, 2024

When choosing our education paths and subsequent profession, we know that having multiple jobs in our careers is likely— 12 by the time we’re 55 , on average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, according to the World Economic Forum , we should also expect to have multiple careers—not just multiple jobs. The urge to pivot may arise from financial considerations, seeking greater earning potential, personal motivation, pursuing a passion or a greater sense of work–life balance.

Consulting

Mad in America

AUGUST 1, 2024

A s the solopreneur of a bootstrapping emotional wellness startup, I regularly reach out to thought leaders in related fields from academia to social media. Most recently, I had a brief interaction with a psychology professor at a prestigious American university whose behavior illuminated the difference between those in the psychology and psychiatry arena versus neuroscientists.

Maintenance

Attendance Bot

AUGUST 1, 2024

A successful business relies not only on a great plan and a talented pool of employees but also on employee productivity. To truly master the art of employee productivity, you need a robust productivity improvement strategies for your business. A comprehensive productivity improvement strategy is vital and requires careful planning, patience, and adaptability.

Multitasking