fm:systems

MAY 29, 2025

Understand the latest workplace technology and strategies to create a work environment that supports both in-person and remote employees.

Technology 71

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Office Skills

MAY 26, 2025

The Soft Skills Training course offered on officeskills.org will teach you the essential soft skills required of an administrative professional in business that will enhance your personal interactions and lead […] The post Soft Skills Training – Your Key to Success in 2025 appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Training 182

Spiceworks

MAY 27, 2025

When I started in the IT job market, we were still looking for jobs in the classified sections of paper newspapers. That may sound like trying to build a computer with stone knives and bearskins, but.

Learning 201

Learning Computer 201

Mad in America

MAY 27, 2025

W hen a close family member compared the collaged moon boards I was using to process a difficult time in my life to that meme of the man frantically mapping red strings on the wall, I didnt laugh. I had just told them I was on the edge of autistic burnout. That I was struggling with emotional flooding. That I had been formally diagnosed with adjustment disorder and was pretty sure I had cPTSD.

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Construction Creativity Learning Training 84

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

Creativity

McKensey

MAY 29, 2025

Commerce media networks are transforming digital advertising and changing how brand advertisers buy and optimize media. Our latest survey sheds light on the forces shaping the commerce media economy.

Advertising 96

Advertising Networking Sales 96

Success

MAY 30, 2025

Take a moment to consider the perks that accompany hard work. Beyond a successful outcome, hard work provides advantages like intellectual stimulation and a strong sense of purpose. There are numerous benefits to putting in your best effort and pursuing things in life with dedication and diligence; yet, at times, it can feel challenging to keep pushing forward.

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Work Life

MAY 29, 2025

Mothers in the U.S. are facing more widespread mental health struggles. That’s according to a new study published by JAMA Internal Medicine , out this week. The research, which took place from 2016 to 2023, showed mental health declining, as self-reported by respondents. Of the 198,417 female parents of children 17 and under who were surveyed, only 25.8% reported excellent mental health in 2023.

Insurance 66

Insurance Reporting Salary 66

Office Dynamics Blog

MAY 27, 2025

Master the top hard skills every administrative assistant needsfrom time management to tech toolsand learn how to elevate your value, boost efficiency, and thrive in any fast-paced workplace.

Administrative Assistance 75

Administrative Assistance Time Management Learning 75

Success

MAY 26, 2025

Without some solid research for your startup, you might be setting yourself up for failure from the get-go. And no, the process is about much more than boring spreadsheets or snooze-fest surveys these days. Market research for startups could be the element that turns your gut feelings into grand slams. Well walk you through what market research for your small business means and how to wield it like a pro as soon as you start landing customers.

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Sales Small Business Learning 98

McKensey

MAY 29, 2025

A workplace well-being expert explores how employee satisfaction drives company performanceand makes the case for why investing in it is not just good business, but a societal imperative.

Leadership 74

Leadership 74

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.

Decision Making

Mad in America

MAY 28, 2025

In a new study , researchers found that those exposed to SSRI antidepressants in utero had a hyperactive amygdala and were more fearful and depressed as adolescents. This was true in both mice and humans. Maternal depression did not explain the effect. In mice and humans, early-life SSRI exposure alters the offsprings brain structure and is associated with anxiety and depression-related behaviors beginning in puberty, the researchers write.

Communication 137

Communication 137

Spiceworks

MAY 29, 2025

Pursuing a career in information technology (IT) holds a certain appeal for many computer enthusiasts. Not only do tech jobs promise opportunities to get hands-on with interesting business tech, but t.

Technology 110

Technology Computer 110

Success

MAY 30, 2025

Hiring the right employee matters. But making sure theyre equipped to do their job well arguably matters more. According to research from Gallup , 70% of employees with exceptional onboarding experiences described their jobs as the best possible. Additionally, these employees were 2.6 times more likely to be extremely satisfied in their workplace. Onboardingthe process of familiarizing a new employee with your businesss organizational structure, culture and their roleclearly plays a critical rol

Onboarding 52

Onboarding Legal Training Mentoring 52

McKensey

MAY 27, 2025

Given the shifting landscape, semiconductor executives could prepare their companies by determining the potential impacts of tariffs and exploring different scenarios to mitigate them.

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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

Mad in America

MAY 29, 2025

A recent article published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society examines the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing the use of benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRA), commonly known as benzos, among older adults and individuals with cognitive impairment. The findings indicated that while some interventions were successful in helping patients discontinue these medications, the success rates varied significantly, ranging from as low as 9% to as high as 100%.

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Pharmaceutical Reporting Controlling 83

WellSteps

MAY 29, 2025

As organizations strive to offer their employees modern health and wellness benefits, the costs can become prohibitively expensive. While it might be tempting for leadership to explore free workplace wellness programs as a means of reducing initial investment, several key considerations should be kept in mind before opting for free employee wellness initiatives.

Insurance 54

Insurance Coaching Leadership Reporting 54

Success

MAY 27, 2025

When two people always agree, one of them is unnecessary, said William Wrigley, Jr., the creator of Wrigleys chewing gum. This certainly holds true in the workplace, where many managers seem to love to surround themselves with yes people. You know the typethey never question an assignment or suggest better ways of doing things. Instead, they leave with the impression that the boss doesnt want to hear any negative information or listen to a different point of view.

Problem-Solving 65

Problem-Solving Manufacturing Sales Consulting 65

McKensey

MAY 27, 2025

Times of intense uncertainty and change can be overwhelmingor they can be an opportunity to strengthen and refocus on what really matters.

Finance 69

Finance 69

Workplace Insight

MAY 26, 2025

New data from over two million job seekers suggests that younger people are becoming less focused on remote work options as they face a more competitive jobs market. The latest Work Index from Flexa, which tracks workplace preferences based on real-time job search behaviour, found that Gen Z candidates (aged 16 to 28) are now the least likely age group to seek remote-first roles.

Security 59

Security Flexibility Flexibility Training 59

Great Place to Work

MAY 27, 2025

Dont let departing employees leave without asking them for feedback. Exit interviews are a critical tool for improving the employee experience and reducing turnover. At Great Place To Work, we talk a lot about the importance of measuring the employee experience through regular pulse surveys and other feedback efforts. But theres one group many employers neglect, whose input is just as valuable as your current workforce: employees who leave.

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Interviewing Leadership Flexibility Flexibility 52

Success

MAY 26, 2025

Growing up in Buffalo, New York, Caley Rose assumed that having positive self-esteem was an inherent quality she just didnt have. [I thought] that cool girl in French class just had that it factor and that confidence, and I was just out of luck, Rose says. Even worse, she was bullied in middle school, experiences that altered the way she saw herself for more than a decade.

Reporting 52

Reporting Controlling Learning 52

McKensey

MAY 30, 2025

McKinsey research shows that leaders who think strategically about capabilities, culture, and talent pools early in the postmerger integration process can increase the odds of transformation success.

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I/O at Work

MAY 27, 2025

Research shows that voluntary turnover is driven by a mix of motives, and that employees’ true reasons for leaving often depend on the context in which they are asked.

Leadership 52

Leadership 52

Workplace Insight

MAY 26, 2025

A growing number of IT leaders believe the solution to declining productivity and rising digital complexity in the workplace could lie in merging HR and IT departments, according to a new poll. A global study by digital employee experience firm Nexthink , based on a survey of 1,100 IT leaders, found that 93 percent of respondents believe closer integration between the two functions would improve productivity, employee engagement and satisfaction.

Onboarding 52

Onboarding Reporting Technology Leadership 52

Mad in America

MAY 30, 2025

From The New Westminster Times : “In the aftermath of one of the worst days in the history of Vancouver, a recent Canadian Press headline stated the obvious: Eby warns against jumping to conclusions about Lapu-Lapu suspect’s care before alleged attack. “ Wise adviceexcept, when it comes to psychiatric medications and acts of violence, silence and denial only fuel dangerous assumptions.

Reporting 61

Reporting 61

McKensey

MAY 27, 2025

Businesses face a fundamental choice: either be eclipsed by innovators or become one.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 28, 2025

Its a common affliction of todays work environment for leaders to jump from one urgency to the next, rarely pausing to process what theyve learned along the way. Unfortunately, this is far more problematic than most might realize. As Ive observed through my work with executives across various industries, the.

Learning 59

Learning Leadership 59

Workplace Insight

MAY 26, 2025

UK architecture and design firm tp bennett has acquired Bluehaus Group, a Dubai-based architectural, design and engineering consultancy, as part of its strategy to expand its international operations. The two firms have worked together on a range of projects over the past 15 years. Bluehaus, which has operated in the region for more than two decades, brings experience in sectors including hospitality, healthcare, education, retail and workplace, alongside a client list that includes EmiratesNBD,

Consulting 52

Consulting Healthcare Retail Leadership 52

Mad in America

MAY 29, 2025

From Dr. David Healy’s blog: “Samizdat has just been graced with Gene Larkins Seeking Soteria accompanied by Bill James fabulous artwork (graced is the best word). For reasons that will become clear, the title of this post picks up on the last post Unsafe Safety. Gene can be heard talking about Soteria with colleagues on a Mad in America Soteria Webinar.

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McKensey

MAY 27, 2025

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

Problem-Solving 66

Problem-Solving 66

Attendance Bot

MAY 28, 2025

Managing a distributed customer support team that works weekends, public holidays, and odd hours is no small feat, especially when it comes to tracking compensatory time off. Without a clear policy and a reliable system, its easy for things to slip through the cracks: unlogged overtime, confused staff, burnout complaints, and payroll issues. If youre still managing comp-off balances manually, you’re not alone.

Payroll 52

Payroll Flexibility Flexibility Legal 52

Eat Your Career

MAY 27, 2025

We all know that person who is OH SO BUSY. Theyre always making a show of staying late, answering emails at all hours of the night, trying desperately to prove theyre indispensable. This kind of performative productivity is not only annoying to outsiders, its dangerous for the person engaging in it. If youve ever fallen victim to this trap, its worth a few minutes of your time to evaluate your actions, understand what might be causing them, and explore the potentially counterproductive consequen

Problem-Solving 52

Problem-Solving Prioritization Coaching Security 52

Office Dynamics Blog

MAY 27, 2025

Master the top hard skills every administrative assistant needsfrom time management to tech toolsand learn how to elevate your value, boost efficiency, and thrive in any fast-paced workplace.

Administrative Assistance 52

Administrative Assistance Time Management Learning 52

McKensey

MAY 28, 2025

Public sector organizations that are challenged to do more with less can learn from 12 interventions that have had a transformative impact on government productivity around the world.

Government 52

Government Learning 52