Sun.Apr 07, 2024

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Consumers Are Spending Again (Outside of China)

McKensey

Despite economic headwinds, Chinese consumption is exhibiting encouraging signs.

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It’s vital employers understand the new EHRC guidelines on menopause 

Workplace Insight

Recent guidelines issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) aim to simplify employers’ legal obligations to support workers going through menopause. A growing topic of conversation in the workplace and beyond, menopause has become increasingly recognised in employment guidance. Having a sound understanding of both menopause and perimenopause in the workplace has therefore become vital for employers, with the new guidelines signalling a step forward in workplace inclusion.

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These strategies can help with dealing with a bully at work

Work Life

Have you ever worked with a bully and watched as they rose through the ranks, getting promotion after promotion? In an excerpt in Fast Company , Teresa A. Daniel addresses why it feels like these individuals so often seem to win. “Organizations with a culture focused on results at any cost create a situation where individuals with certain personalities seem to thrive,” writes Daniel.

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Will Google Generative AI Search End the SEO Industry?

Success

Imagine if you asked a search engine a question and actually got an answer instead of a list of links. You could get all the information you were looking for without having to dig through multiple websites for the answer. Well, that future is here. Google has actually been testing their generative AI search since last May, but we’re hearing a lot more about it now.

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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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7 types of mentors, and when you need each one

Work Life

There’s an aphorism that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This advice could be a smart way to look at mentors, too. A 2024 study from mentorcliQ found that 98% of Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs, and the median profits for those with mentoring programs are more than twice as high as those without.