March, 2025

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Use These 3 Design Principles To Create Human-Centered Offices Where People Thrive

All Work

Modern workplaces across industries are prioritizing human-centered design, focusing on collaboration, wellness, and adaptability. A human-centered approach inspires workplace environments that foster innovation, enhance employee well-being, and support flexible work models. Features like flexible layouts, wellness amenities, and adaptable infrastructure create dynamic spaces that evolve with organizational and technological shifts.

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The great detachment: Why employees are disengaging and how to stop it

Insperity

Employee disengagement is by no means a new problem, but it has evolved over time to something different for employers to track, respond to and try to eliminate. Over the past few years, economic uncertainty led many employees to stay put in their jobs, even if they were unhappy. This was called “sheltering in place.” Now, instead of actively looking for a way out, many employees are mentally checking out while physically staying put.

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The Editorial Demise of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics Is Bad News For Us All

Mad in America

T oday there is a substantial body of evidence that antidepressants worsen the long-term course of depression, a conclusion that deserves to be known by a global population and derives, in large part, from papers published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. It was in 1994 that the editor-in-chief of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics , Giovanni Fava, raised this concern , and for the next thirty years his journal provided a home for research and essays that collectively provided a sobering narra

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Reward Systems for Employees: Types, Benefits, and Challenges

Vantage Circle

Keeping employees happy and motivated is no easy task. While good salaries and job perks matter, they're not always enough. Employees want to feel valued for the work they do. That's where reward systems come in. Employee reward systems are a great way to recognize hard work, boost morale, and encourage employees to perform their best. But here's something that no one tells - Not all reward systems work the same for every business.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

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

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Why law school applications are skyrocketing right now 

Work Life

Law school applications typically spike in times of financial and labor market distress, but a significant recent surge may be more driven by other factors. According to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)which, among other things, administers the law school admissions test (LSAT)application volume for the 2025 school year is up 20.5% compared to last year.

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Why Is It Important to Maintain A Healthy Work-Life Balance?

Success

According to Randstads latest international report, Workmonitor 2025 , work-life balance is deemed more important than pay (83% vs. 82%) for the first time in its 22-year history. To learn more about the importance of work-life balance and why so many are embracing this shift, weve examined its many benefits, including improved mental health and more fulfilling relationships, as well as the risks of neglecting it.

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How to start an internship program that attracts top talent

Insperity

Internship programs are a win-win for businesses and educational institutions. For companies, they bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and the chance to develop a talent pipeline. For students, internships offer hands-on experience, professional connections and a glimpse into their potential career paths. However, starting an internship program isnt just about hiring a few students for the summer.

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Dojo Offices – Bristol

Office Snapshots

BDG Architecture + Design (BDG) has completed the latest regional contact centre for the customer care branch of technology company Dojo. Located in Bristols central neighbourhood of Temple Meads, the workplace will serve as a contact centre and training hub to better enable Dojos fast-growing team to provide expert customer service to over 126,000 businesses.

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What I Have Learned in Working With 300+ People in Their Journey of Tapering

Mad in America

I am a psychiatrist in the US who completed residency in 2010. I always felt that there was something off with my profession. Yet I didnt know how to question the specifics of my formal psychiatric training. I performed as a psychiatrist the way I was expected to, in the way I had been taught. In 2020, a colleague recommended a number of books to me.

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4 types of bosses, and how to work with each one

Work Life

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you carefully laid out all the context for your manager, only to have them cut you off? Or maybe youve found youre eager to dive into the tactical details of a project while they keep steering the conversation back to vision. These moments can leave you frustrated and confused. You’re doing what seems logical, yet somehow its not landing.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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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Tia Mowry on Embracing Entrepreneurship and Creating Community

Success

Tia Mowry jumped onto the pop culture scene in the mid-90s when she starred in Sister, Sister , an ABC sitcom. In the years that followed, she went on to produce and act in myriad TV shows and movies, including The Game and Netflixs Family Reunion the latter won two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Childrens Program. In addition to publishing several books, including her cookbook The Quick Fix Kitchen , Mowry also hosts a YouTube channel that she launched seven years ago, Tia Mowrys Quick Fix.

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What Offices Can Learn From Gyms About Creating A Destination, Not An Obligation

All Work

Gyms are rebranding as wellness and social clubs, offering more than just fitness, focusing on community and lifestyle. Workplaces can adopt similar strategies, emphasizing connection, collaboration, and creativity to boost employee engagement. By offering flexibility, community-building spaces, and holistic experiences, offices can become destinations employees want to visit.

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Growing fast? Here’s how to build cross-functional teams that keep up

Insperity

As businesses expand, so do their challenges. Scaling up means more departments, more specialized roles and more potential for silos that can stifle collaboration and efficiency. Thats where cross-functional teams come in. By thoughtfully working on the relationships of employees from different areas of expertise, cross-functional teams help break down barriers, foster innovation and create alignment across departments.

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Social Elite Offices – Ho Chi Minh City

Office Snapshots

Social Elite is one of the young Vietnamese enterprises but is an early leader in the field of Influencer Marketing & Social commerce. With a team of employees belonging to the GEN Z generation – those who are always at the forefront of technology trends. Choose the Streamline design language, combined with the Futuristic style. Use many lighting effects and light movements as highlights.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

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.

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When Narratives Clash: Unshrunk and The Cognitive Dissonance of the NY Times

Mad in America

O n March 19, Viking Press published Laura Delanos memoir: Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance. While a number of writers have published memoirs telling of harm that stemmed from a psychiatric diagnosis and treatment with psychiatric drugs, this is a book, precisely because it is being published by a major publisher, that appears certain to gain major media attention, which has been lacking for other memoirs that told of harm.

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How to teach your employees to embrace (rather than fear) the growth of AI

Work Life

Our workplaces are undergoing the next technological revolution, brought on by the warp-speed growth of artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI is a total game changer for how we work. One day, well look back and wonder how we did our jobs without this technology. But not today. Many of us are still living firmly in the discovery period of AI at work, and were dealing with a big dichotomy.

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How to Practice Mindfulness For Success, Focus And Productivity

Success

Mindfulness is a word that weve all become more acquainted with in todays world as mental health has shifted from the back burner to a front-facing priority. Mindfulness can involve our environment, the people around us, ourselves and our thoughts. We now know that this idea of becoming more in tune with ourselves offers a wealth of benefits. Beyond easing your mind and providing inner peace, learning how to practice mindfulness can also have a positive impact in other areas.

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A New View: Experience A Day In The Office As A Neurodivergent Worker

All Work

Neurodivergent employees face sensory and organizational challenges in traditional workspaces. Thoughtful design elements like clear signage, customizable workstations, and quiet zones improve accessibility. Inclusive design offers a balance of choice and sensory sensitivity, enhancing the overall workplace environment. This article was written by Brian Ledder, Senior Design Strategist , and Gavin Hughes, Design Director, of HLW , for Work Design Magazine.

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What is data-driven HR? A guide to smarter decision making

Insperity

In todays business landscape, HR is no longer just about gut feelings and experience its about data. The rise of data analytics in human resources is transforming how companies make decisions that impact their workforce, from hiring to retention and beyond. By leveraging data-driven decision-making (DDDM), HR leaders can gain powerful insights that drive business success, improve employee satisfaction and align workforce strategies with organizational goals.

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Transforming ESG in Workplaces: The Power of Recognition-Driven Employee Engagement

Vantage Circle

While exploring the link between employee recognition programs and broader company goals, I wasn't entirely sure how they could impact something as large-scale as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) objectives. Like everyone else, recognition was mainly about celebrating milestones or rewarding employees. But once I started digging deep, I realized something powerful: employee recognition isn't just a feel-good initiative- it can be a catalyst for achieving ESG goals.

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Mad Camp Europe: My Journey from Ward Violence to Healing and Community

Mad in America

T oday I’m going to tell you a story, or I’m going to tell you at least a part of it. I have to say that it’s not easy writing or talking about this because it is a story that has to do with shame, and especially my shame, shame for things that I did, believing that they were the so-called right thing. But what matters is that it’s a story.

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Employees at remote-friendly jobs are working from home nearly half the time

Work Life

CC BY-ND Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted office life, American workplaces are settling into a new rhythm. Employees in remote-friendly jobs now spend an average of 2.3 days each week working from home, a research team that tracks remote employment has found. And when you look at all workers and not just those in remote-friendly positions theyre working remotely 1.4 days a week, or 28% of the time.

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Vogel LLP Offices – Calgary

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Vogel LLP, a leading litigation law firm in Calgary, Alberta, embarked on a transformative journey to align its workspace with its evolving needs and future growth. As they navigated lease renewal discussions, Block Licensed Interior Design Inc. collaboration with their team began with an exploration of expansion opportunitiesultimately leading to a comprehensive renovation that redefined their office environment.

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How To Design Workplaces That Feel As Intuitive As Your Favorite App

All Work

UI/UX principles can create office spaces that boost creativity, collaboration, and well-being. Office layouts should guide employees smoothly through their day, enhancing productivity. Thoughtful design and branding connect employees to the company culture and create a memorable experience. This article was written by 3D Identity s Bob Bangham for Work Design Magazine.

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Advancing Your Career in a Remote Work Environment

Eat Your Career

The 2020 pandemic created new opportunities for remote work for many employees who had previously never had this option. Working remotely offers a wide variety of benefits but also presents some unique challenges when it comes to career advancement. When teams and leaders arent in the same physical space, staying visible and connected (two requirements for advancement) can be more difficultbut certainly not impossible.

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Will AI really lighten the load to reduce burnout and improve our wellbeing?

Workplace Insight

When speaking to leaders about the integration of AI into their businesses, one positive repeated to me in every conversation is AI will lighten the load. Workplace wellbeing is a recognised priority, with most businesses and organisations seeking to minimise stress and burnout and, ultimately, reduce costly sickness absence. The idea of AI being able to lift some of the daily administrative burden off employees is appealing and its certainly a large part of the sales pitch of AI tech suppliers.

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Psychiatry: Medical Science of Mind or Moral Ideology?

Mad in America

T he Scientific Revolution of the 16 th and 17 th centuries released a flood of empirical skepticism across the globe, diluting trust in religious ideology that had been dominating Western Civilization for centuries. The revolution ushered in the birth of modern sciences such as chemistry, biology, and anatomy. These new methods of understanding the world used careful observation and measurement to develop general scientific laws that describe and predict natural phenomena without resorting to r

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Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it

Work Life

When companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like ambitious and self-reliant to describe their ideal candidate. These traits sound appealingwhat hiring manager wouldnt want a driven employee? But theres a catch. In my latest study, published in the journal Management Science with coauthors Scott Jackson and Nick Seybert , I found that these terms may attract job applicants with more narcissistic tendencies.

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AtkinsRéalis Offices – Dubai

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AtkinsRalis, relocated its headquarters to a new office in Dubai to support its ongoing business growth. We had the honour to design & build the new office, strategically located in Downtown Dubai at Emaar Square, spanning 44,000 Sqft. The design focuses on creating a work environment that goes beyond traditional office spaces, with an emphasis on promoting wellbeing, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

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Smart Companies Are Making This Office Design Shift To Boost Health And Creativity

All Work

Wellness-centered office design boosts morale, attracts talent, and fosters a culture of support. Balancing collaborative and focused workspaces helps meet diverse employee needs, improving productivity and creativity. Dedicated wellness spaces, like fitness centers and tech-free zones, promote physical and mental well-being, enhancing employee satisfaction.

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Katie Gatti Tassin Is Leading the Charge for Financial Independence, Starting at the Intersection of Feminism and Finance

Success

Its a typical Wednesday night for Katie Gatti Tassin. Her blonde hair is pulled back; light reflects off her oversized glasses. Shes spent all day working on her latest project: edits for her forthcoming book, Rich Girl Nation , which examines womens relationship with money. But she has just one more thing to get off her chest before she finishes her day.

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Intangible Rewards: Meaning, Examples, Benefits & Best Practices

Vantage Circle

I've spent years studying what truly keeps employees engaged , and the answer often surprises companies. While competitive salaries matter, they're rarely the whole story. Think about your own career experiences for a second - A thoughtful acknowledgment from leadership, The flexibility to balance your work and personal life, Opportunities to grow professionally These moments carry no price tag yet create lasting impact.

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Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics: End of an Era for Independent Journals? An Interview With Giovanni Fava

Mad in America

W elcome to Mad In America Radio. My name is Bob Whitaker, and today my guest is Italian psychiatrist, Giovanni Fava. Before we begin, I’d like to take a few moments and explain the context of this interview. From 1992 to 2022, Dr. Fava edited the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. We will be talking about the importance of that journal and what may be lost now that the publisher, Karger, may be taking it in a new direction.

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I experienced the motherhood penalty. But parenthood made me a better leader

Work Life

At eight months pregnant with my first child, I walked into my bosss office, ready for a pivotal meeting. I had spent months designing a new crisis management program for our universityone that would improve student outcomes and reduce institutional risk. This was the moment Id learn whether my work would be implemented. I had poured everything into this project.