Spiceworks
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Understanding change management, user adoption, and training is crucial for businesses navigating the evolving future of work. The post Why Change Management Matters in the Future of Work appeared first on Spiceworks.
Spiceworks
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Unlock back-office potential with AI! Elevate roles, boost job satisfaction, and drive innovation. The post How Back-office Employees Can Thrive with AI appeared first on Spiceworks.
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Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Workplace management used to be a secondary concern for organisations in the past, but it has now become a top priority. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process of digital transformation, leading to the implementation of new processes and technologies that focus on facilitating remote and at-home work. As a result of these changes, organisations have recognized the importance of finding a balance in their work environments.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 25, 2023
In a study of fluoxetine (Prozac) for adolescents, researchers found that the placebo effect predicted good outcomes, but the actual drug treatment did not. After accounting for “treatment guess” (those who figured out that they were receiving an intervention rather than placebo), the drug was not effective in depression treatment. In fact, those who received a placebo but thought they received Prozac improved more than those who received the drug and knew it.
McKensey
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Generative AI has the potential to widen the racial economic gap in the United States by $43 billion each year. But deployed thoughtfully, it could actually remove barriers to Black economic mobility.
Success
DECEMBER 4, 2023
It’s not so cheerful when money is tight. This year has been hard—financially, emotionally and, for some, physically. So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras.
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Spiceworks
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Computer systems for water, power, communications, and transportation bodies have been affected. The post China-Affiliated Hackers Hit Critical U.S. Infrastructure appeared first on Spiceworks.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The flexible workplace provider Clockwise has opened what the firm claims is the first office space in the metaverse, the Clockwise Campus. According to Microsoft, 51 percent of Gen Z expects to be working in the metaverse in some capacity by 2024. The firms say the space is heavily influenced by Clockwise’s physical offices and provides a digital platform for its members and the public to connect, collaborate and interact in various spaces including; meeting rooms, dedicated desks, breakout sp
Mad in America
DECEMBER 29, 2023
O n the evening of December 3, 2022, I overdosed on 400 mg of Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker blood pressure medicine. I was in ICU for 11 days, and on a ventilator for four of those days. I’m still here, having been found the following day despite myself. So to back way up, as a kid I was brilliant. Funny, compassionate, athletic and so much more.
McKensey
DECEMBER 5, 2023
From automating processes and powering hyperpersonalization to permanently altering the idea generation process, generative AI is poised to be a catalyst for a new age of marketing capabilities.
Success
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Ever heard the expression that some people light up the room when they enter? As it turns out, there’s a name for that! It’s called the “heliotropic effect,” and when practiced, it could be the key to better business and a brighter life. Dr. Harry Cohen applies the heliotropic effect to business in his new book, Be the Sun, Not the Salt In “ Five Keys to Flourishing in Trying Times ,” University of Michigan Professor Kim Cameron defines the heliotropic effect as “the tendency in all living syste
Work Life
DECEMBER 4, 2023
You’ve decided to ask for a raise. Should you go into your boss’s office first thing in the morning to get it out of the way? Or wait until the afternoon? Wait until tomorrow? Your chances of success will depend on your ability to read the room. Paying attention to the narrative—spoken and unspoken—can provide information that gives you an advantage in essential negotiations, as well as during a job interview and any other critical meeting, according to Adele Gambarde
Spiceworks
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Unlock boundless potential with intelligent connectivity, redefining workspaces for agility and productivity. The post Intelligent Connectivity Will Fuel the Future of Boundless Working appeared first on Spiceworks.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The fracturing of time and place underlies every one of the great workplace issues of our time. Everything that springs from this – the where, when, how, what and why of work – is defined by the shattering of any fixed idea we may once have had of a time and a place to work. Because the challenge to these traditional ideas is now so inextricably linked in our minds with new technology, we might often forget that people have been asking questions about how we can get the most out of each day for
Mad in America
DECEMBER 21, 2023
A t the end of each year, I like to ask this question of ourselves: Are we fulfilling our mission? Here is our mission statement : Mad in America’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for rethinking psychiatric care in the United States (and abroad). We believe that the current drug-based paradigm of care has failed our society, and that scientific research, as well as the lived experience of those who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, calls for profound change.
McKensey
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology’s complexities could sideline their efforts. Our framework addresses some critical implementation questions.
Success
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In 2020, I was vulnerable with 11,000 employees shortly after we all shifted to working remotely because of the pandemic. We started a weekly Q&A session along with a weekly email. I wrote about what was going on, decisions we were making and the new programs we were rolling out to support our employees. I decided I was ready to share my struggle with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is a chronic anxiety disorder).
Work Life
DECEMBER 6, 2023
We all make mistakes. How we respond to them, however, can be the difference between moving forward and staying stuck. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, author of Moonshot: A NASA Astronaut’s Guide to Achieving the Impossible, says the lessons he learned in space not only helped him better handle mistakes; they improved his productivity and focus.
Spiceworks
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Spiceworks News & Insights brings you expert insights on what to expect in cybersecurity in 2024. The post Experts Talk: Predicting the Cybersecurity Landscape in 2024 appeared first on Spiceworks.
Tanveer Naseer
DECEMBER 13, 2023
If I were to ask your employees if your organization is ready to navigate the next global crisis, what would they say? As much as we’d like to think we’re prepared for whatever crisis comes our way, the pandemic and subsequent global supply chain crises clearly proved many organizations are.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 18, 2023
What happens when you give antipsychotic drugs at the first sign of psychosis? Worse outcomes, according to a new study in Schizophrenia Bulletin Open. Those who did not receive antipsychotics within the first month after being diagnosed with their first episode of psychosis were, on average, almost twice as likely to be in recovery five years later than those who did immediately receive the drugs.
McKensey
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Elevated interest rates weigh on consumer confidence; central banks hold rates, except in Brazil (down) and Russia (up); inflation subsiding for now and is negative in China; growth subdued in Europe.
Success
DECEMBER 22, 2023
With technology like artificial intelligence rapidly advancing, it’s hard for companies to stand out in a highly competitive market—but some brands are making profound strides in their industries and shaping consumer and industry expectations along the way. Enter: The SUCCESS top 10 most innovative companies to watch in 2024. They are large and small companies that have us fired up about the cool ways they are innovating and leveraging technology.
Work Life
DECEMBER 31, 2023
“Be calm to get calm” is my go-to centering phrase from Amishi Jha’s research. It’s one of the “peak mind pivots” in her book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. “The basic orientation of ‘peak mind pivots’ is orienting toward effortlessness instead of efforting more,” she says.
Spiceworks
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Synthetic data revolutionizes urban planning, predicting needs for smarter, citizen-centric cities. The post How Data-driven Cities are Revolutionizing Urban Living appeared first on Spiceworks.
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 11, 2023
While millions of words have been dedicated to the expected changes in post-Covid workstyles – how will people work, where will they work, how will they be supported – very little has been said about their employers: companies and corporations. Yet the anticipated changes to work and the workplace raise questions about the role of the company. Is it one just half of a transaction between employer and employee?
Mad in America
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In a new article in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), 30+ prominent figures in critical psychiatry call on the UK government to acknowledge the evidence that antidepressants are no better than placebos for most patients and to increase funding of social and psychological interventions while decreasing drug prescriptions. “Multiple meta-analyses have shown antidepressants to have no clinically meaningful benefit beyond placebo for all patients but those with the most severe depression,” they wri
McKensey
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In the third quarter 2023, the economies of most countries in Southeast Asia showed pockets of growth and resilience, despite the cumulative effects of monetary tightening and slower global demand.
Success
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As a young child, Kathy Abbott spent her summers on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Her parents were environmental conservationists who helped her to appreciate nature. Abbott also had two aunts who brought her to the Cape beaches and woods. While exploring the natural habitats, her aunts would identify vegetation and animals. These interactions helped Abbott to notice and attune to her environment.
Work Life
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Susan David, PhD, often references the South African greeting she grew up hearing Sawubona, while describing her pioneering work on emotions. It means: “I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into being.” Then, she shares that we can’t see each other until we see ourselves. “A core part of Sawubona is the idea that when we are disconnected from ourselves—when we push aside our pain—we start to unsee ourselves over time,” she says.
Spiceworks
DECEMBER 11, 2023
How AI in cybersecurity prioritizes process automation, enhancing efficiency and mitigating risks. The post The State of AI in Cybersecurity 2023: Insights About Use Cases appeared first on Spiceworks.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Creativity is intelligence having fun. - Albert Einstein Behind every successful company lies a secret ingredient: a creative company culture that fosters innovation and empowers its employees to think outside the box. Imagine a workspace that transcends the confines of cubicles. A place where people passionately build the future together because they love what they get to do every day.
Mad in America
DECEMBER 7, 2023
P rescription drugs require verification that they are helpful, not harmful. Considerable data show this is not true for psychiatric drugs. Moreover, in stark contrast to the discoveries by medical researchers of biological causation for many physical illnesses, psychiatric researchers have failed to find physiological or genetic causation for the most diagnosed mental disorders—the anxiety disorders and depression—negating the rationale for the prescription of these drugs.
McKensey
DECEMBER 13, 2023
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