Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 2, 2024

United Stage Norway, Scandinavia’s largest music agency, is known for managing some of the country’s biggest artists and delivering memorable performances across Norway. The company’s main office, situated near Alexander Kiellandsplass in Oslo, is housed in an industrial building with rough architecture reminiscent of New York lofts. The project aimed to create a flexible and dynamic workspace that caters to various activities while fostering team collaboration and creativity.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Psychology plays a critical role in execution, shaping how people set goals, perceive progress, and define success. One of the most pervasive human tendencies is to use others as mile markers—measuring our progress or decisions by comparing them to the actions or achievements of those around us. This behavior is deeply ingrained in how we navigate everyday life and major decisions.

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Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Challenge Gen is a global leader in cyber safety. Having recently united a family of brands under the new Gen brand, they wanted their new Silicon Valley hub site to embody the spirit, values and mission of their teams, who dedicate their careers to protecting millions of people worldwide. Gen challenged HKS to transform a dormant, unoccupied building in Mountain View, California, into a fresh, new site that would bring Gen’s people together both physically and virtually.

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McKensey

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.

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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

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Wellable

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Explore the best corporate wellness apps to support employee mental health and well-being, including features that maximize engagement and effectiveness. The post The Best Corporate Wellness Apps To Support Mental Health In The Workplace appeared first on Wellable.

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McKensey

DECEMBER 2, 2024

How tech leaders organize and manage teams, talent, IT architecture, and costs may dramatically shift in the next decade as a result of generative AI. Here’s what to consider.

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McKensey

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Most industrial heat production (more than 20 percent of global energy consumption) is generated by fossil fuels. Heat electrification technologies can help decarbonize industry and support net zero.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, the most valuable corporate partner to a nonprofit is not necessarily the one with the biggest checkbook. Don’t get me wrong, nonprofit leaders are not turning away funding. However, grants that go hand-in-hand with unique programming such as skill-building and mentoring opportunities, as well as exposure to different career pathways, can have an outsized impact that goes far beyond the size of a check.

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McKensey

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Noting procurement’s complexity, changes, and strategic importance, Dominique Lebigot, CPO of LVMH Wines and Spirits, advocates readiness for AI, supplier ecosystems, and circular economies.

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WELCOA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

More than one million women in the U.S. experience menopause each year, yet there are few workplace supports being put in place for this population. As more research is being conducted and the topic becomes less taboo, attitudes and expectations about menopause and its relationship to work are changing. Organizations must be prepared to assist employees with this life transition, empowering them to live healthier lives before, during, and after menopause.

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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.

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A new trend has surfaced on TikTok called the “winter arc ,” where people work on selected goals from October through January to prepare themselves for the upcoming year. This typically involves TikTokers motivating themselves to go to the gym more often while maintaining a healthy diet. But the purpose of the winter arc is more than just getting in shape.

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WELCOA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

More than one million women in the U.S. experience menopause each year, yet there are few workplace supports being put in place for this population. As more research is being conducted and the topic becomes less taboo, attitudes and expectations about menopause and its relationship to work are changing. Organizations must be prepared to assist employees with this life transition, empowering them to live healthier lives before, during, and after menopause.

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: “Work, it’s getting harder to stay connected to the good things. Too often you take over my life. And when this happens, my priorities, happiness and even my confidence seem to hinge on you.” Author and workplace expert Sara Ross opens her book, Dear Work: Something Has to Chan ge , with this honest summation of how many of us feel about our work life.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In a culture that thrives on achievement and productivity, the “work hard, play hard” mantra has become a badge of honor. However, this relentless focus on accomplishments often overshadows the value of the effort or character of those who do the work. Now, as we navigate volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments with change coming at us nonstop, more people are starting to ask more profound questions: What’s my purpose, my worth, my value?

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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

Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Innovation and ambition have always been tied to the American spirit, and these characteristics were at an all-time high in the throes of the space race of the ’50s and ’60s. That vigor hasn’t slowed; it’s evolved with technology and the expertise of the country’s bravest and most brilliant explorers. Three retired NASA astronauts share how they’ve navigated transformations in their careers and what’s next for space exploration.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO ! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of  Inc.  and  Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can  sign up to get it yourself  every Monday morning.

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Workplace gift giving can enhance team dynamics, morale and company culture by fostering positive relationships and recognizing achievements. But when should you give gifts? And what types of gifts are appropriate? It can take time to decipher what may or may not be suitable. We asked etiquette experts, HR professionals and company leadership for tips on navigating workplace gift-giving nuances, ensuring your gestures are appropriate and appreciated.

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Total Wellness

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The new year is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to hit pause and refresh. Let’s face it — 2024 was packed with nonstop work emails, virtual meetings, and way too much scrolling. That’s why encouraging your team to take a digital detox during the holiday break is such a gift. It’s a chance to step away from the screens and recharge so they return to work energized and ready to tackle 2025.

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Wilmer Valderrama ’s habit is one that his social followers may be familiar with (#MyHourADay). But it all started offline during an early morning out in Afghanistan’s arid desert while traveling with the USO. “Everything was very quiet. I looked up—you could see every star,” he says “The air of the desert was crisp and cold, and I took a deep breath.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In August 2018, a supervisor at a major insurance company forced his way into my hotel room while we were at a conference and raped me. The trip had started out well. I loved my job and my company, where I had worked as an independent contractor for nearly eight years. If you had asked me, I would have told you that I wanted to spend the rest of my career working there.

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A good book can make you laugh, make you cry and keep you guessing. A great book can inspire you, help you see the world differently and—in the case of the four titles listed here—lead to powerful transformation in your personal and professional lives. Maybe you’re feeling like something is keeping your startup from operating at its highest potential or struggling to manage your team in ways that feel effective.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As a professional recruiter, I live and breathe the labor market. This involves daily engagement with the workforce and organizations. Since the pandemic, our lives have undergone significant change, turmoil, and upheaval and it’s taken its toll. First, the lockdowns and working from home, then the push to return to the office. The skills crisis, concurrently intertwined with AI advancing to “take our jobs,” exorable workloads, the pendulum swing of the Great Resignation (what was so

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Success

DECEMBER 2, 2024

More than 3 million businesses in the United States are owned by members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. But entrepreneurs of Asian descent, particularly women , face more barriers than those who aren’t part of minority communities. Those challenges include lack of funding and support and a rise in xenophobia since the onset of the pandemic.

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Zevo Health

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Content moderation plays an essential role in maintaining the safety and integrity of online platforms. However, this type of work is often emotionally taxing and can lead to burnout, stress, and other psychological harm. Also, many factors such as frequency of exposure and type of content can contribute to secondary or vicarious trauma. As the digital world grows, so too does the importance of ensuring the wellbeing of those who protect its integrity.

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Eat Your Career

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We all know that “professionalism” is a key component of career success. But what does it actually mean in real terms? And, more importantly, how can you enhance your professionalism without losing yourself in the process? These are important questions and ones I hope to answer in this article. What is Professionalism? The workplace is a unique environment with its own set of rules, etiquette, and standards—both spoken and unspoken.

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Thrive Workplace

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Shop Local, Thrive Together! This holiday season, make your gift-giving extra special by supporting local businesses right here in our Thrive Workplace community. Our talented members are offering exclusive promotions on their incredible products and services, making it easier than ever to find unique, thoughtful gifts while giving back to the local economy.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Apple has been accused in a new lawsuit of illegally monitoring its workers’ personal devices and iCloud accounts while also barring them from discussing their pay and working conditions. The complaint filed in California state court on Sunday by Amar Bhakta, who works in digital advertising for Apple, claims the company requires employees to install software on personal devices that they use for work allowing Apple to access their email, photo libraries, health and “smart home”

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