Workplace Insight

APRIL 2, 2024

Virtual meetings – often derided as impersonal and prone to technical glitches – can improve employee wellbeing and performance, a new study led by a Trinity Business School researcher has found. The research, conducted alongside Karin S. Moser (UniDistance Suisse, University of Queensland), Stefan Diestel (University of Wuppertal) and Isaac Alshaikh (South East Technological University Waterford), conducted during the ongoing shift to hybrid work environments and just published in the Journal o

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Mad in America

APRIL 2, 2024

M ental health treatment requires more than words; it demands a deep understanding of the unspoken, the symbols and signs that permeate our lives. Semiotics, the science of signs and symbols, becomes a pivotal lens through which we can gain insights into the nuanced dynamics of social interactions and personal narratives. Semiotics offers a rich yet underexploited resource, particularly in social work, where practitioners strive to understand and support diverse client backgrounds.

Verbal Communication 109

Verbal Communication Communication Promotion Training 109

Workplace Insight

APRIL 2, 2024

There are a number of employment law changes coming into effect on 6 April 2024 that will impact SMEs the most. These modifications to employment law will profoundly influence the daily functions of businesses, especially during a period when SMEs face substantial economic challenges. It is essential for managers to revise their policies, engage with employees, and adapt their procedures in alignment with the updated regulations prior to their implementation.

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Legal Flexibility Flexibility Government 114

Office Snapshots

APRIL 2, 2024

The focus has been on creating an office as a “magnet”, as the creative work of game development largely requires meeting, socializing and learning from each other. Coming to the office should be a first-class experience. Here you will have access to your colleagues and your team, and you will be able to work in a focused manner both individually and together with others.

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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

Workplace Insight

APRIL 2, 2024

Around 91 percent of companies with a workforce that can work from home currently offer some form of hybrid working, according to a new poll of 500 HR professionals from Towergate Health & Protection. On average 39 percent of the workforce are hybrid working and 27 percent of employers have more than half their workforce hybrid working. The poll also suggests that 30 percent of employees work from home for at least three days a week.

Transportation 105

Transportation Catering Flexibility Flexibility 105

Yarooms

APRIL 2, 2024

We're thrilled to announce that the Yarooms team will be heading to Exeter, United Kingdom , to participate in Digital Universities UK 2024 , which will take place from 16 April to 18 April 2024 !

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Zevo Health

APRIL 2, 2024

Defining Online Harassment and Prevalence The Digital Trust and Safety Partnership (2023) defines online harassment as “unsolicited repeat behavior against another person, with the intent to intimidate or cause emotional distress”. They highlight that it may occur over any medium including social media, email and via online services, with the potential to result in real-world abuse or vice versa.

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Reporting Controlling Training Learning 90

Mad in America

APRIL 2, 2024

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