Success

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Though the pandemic has pushed employers to focus on employee mental health and well-being, research shows that workers are struggling more than ever with burnout and stress in the workplace. Motives Met, a human needs assessment software firm in San Diego, recently conducted an online survey of 2,400 U.S. employees and found that: Only 16% of people are thriving at work. 53% of employees are more likely to prioritize health and well-being over work than before the pandemic. 50% of people believ

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Prioritization Problem-Solving Reporting Software 92

Office Skills

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding Your Employment Rights And Overcoming Workplace Challenges Navigating the modern workplace requires employees to be well-versed in their employment rights and the challenges they may face. From fair treatment […] The post Employment Rights appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Training 130

Wellable

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Explore how to support employees with Seasonal Affective Disorder through empathetic leadership, flexible arrangements, and actionable workplace strategies. The post How To Support Employees Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) appeared first on Wellable.

Flexibility 130

Flexibility Flexibility Leadership 130

McKensey

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Fast-increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply and demand are challenging battery and automotive producers efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

Supplies 123

Supplies Automotive Security 123

AdminDroid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Managing repetitive tasks in Teams can be a real productivity killer. Constantly sending reminders, sharing updates, or handling approvals manually takes time away from your important work. That’s where workflows step in, turning tedious manual processes into automated actions that run smoothly in the background. This gives you more time to focus on what really matters.

Onboarding 105

Onboarding Controlling 105

fm:systems

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Discover how 2025 workplace strategies transform office attendance, sustainability, and AI-driven efficiencies for a more stable and productive year.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Originally published in 2019. There are writers whose language pervades our discourse so extensively that even those who have never heard of them will echo not only their sentiments but also their means of expression. One of these people is Charles Handy, who has just published his latest book 21 Letters on Life and its Challenges at the age of 87. His work resonates to this day and not least because he was so far ahead of the curve in detailing many of the characteristics of modern organisation

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Security Supplies Consulting Interviewing 98

WellSteps

DECEMBER 17, 2024

How Derby Recreation Commission Builds a Culture of Wellness & Inspires Its Community with WellSteps As a recognized wellness leader, Derby Recreation Commission sought to enhance employee wellbeing with a wellness program that could also inspire its community. This wellness case study highlights how WellSteps collaborates with the Commission to design a program that reinforces its community leadership, promotes employee health, and achieves an impressive 90% engagement rate.

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Prioritization Small Business Catering Customer Service 89

Work Life

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Ah, the office holiday party. Some employees love the opportunity to celebrateor view it as a chance to gather intel from coworkers and debrief on office politics. But for some workers, the year-end celebration can be a dreaded annual requirement. Perhaps youre a remote employee who would rather get a gift card in lieu of an awkward virtual gathering, or maybe youre just confused about how to dress for the occasion.

Planning 98

Planning Office Policies Coaching 98

Success

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Few experiences are as gut-wrenching and emotionally devastating as getting laid off. One minute, I was at my desk, working and checking emails like any other Monday morning, when a sudden calendar invite for a “quick meeting” with my manager popped up. The next minute, my entire world came crashing downlike being thrown out of a plane without a parachute, my life in absolute free fall, the financial safety net I was relying on to catch me ripped to shreds before my eyes.

Networking 92

Networking Banking Purchasing Finance 92

McKensey

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Maximizing generative AIs promise while minimizing its misuse requires an inclusive approach that puts humans first.

Technology 111

Technology 111

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 17, 2024

With the new office of the advisory and consultancy company, the characteristic volumes of the Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Building gain an unconventional complement: wide and neutral spaces mark the 350m that open like an art gallery connected to the outside. The projects concept born from the desire for an office that dont look like an office, with spaces that have personality and convey a sense of movement.

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Consulting Creativity 78

Work Life

DECEMBER 15, 2024

If you havent seen the movie Groundhog Day , youre either very old, very young, or completely detached from contemporary culture.Upon its release in 1993, the title instantaneously became a buzzword for the haunting feeling of living the same day over and over. Ironically, you can watch the movie again and again without it ever getting old. But from the first time I saw it, I had a question: What does the story actually have to do with Groundhog Day?

Leadership 98

Leadership Construction Influencing Learning 98

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Change is the one constant in today’s fast-paced world. Amidst the chaos, particularly in the corporate sector, employee engagement and motivation stand as crucial pillars that drive success. Employee engagement delineates the profound level of attachment and dedication an employee harbors towards their organization, thereby propelling their inclination to exceed expectations.

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Influencing Creativity Customer Service Promotion 87

McKensey

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The World Economic Forums Young Global Leaders, current and alumni, share their thoughts on issues they believe should get much more attention in Davos but might not amid a plethora of business topics.

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Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Giant Leap were appointed by Clyde & Co to create an interior space as versatile as the company itself, a space that grows as their needs grow. We designed soft organic lines in the interior space and harvested all the natural light filtering through the building. Textures and woods create an amazing visual experience and furniture settings make this corporate space feel like home.

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Work Life

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Sharon McMahon is a longtime high school government teacher best known as Americas Government Teacher on Instagram. She offers lessons to the whole nation through her award-winning podcast, Heres Where It Gets Interesting. She is also the founder of The Preamble , a newsletter that provides history and context to important stories. Some of the most remarkable people in history never made it into the textbooks.

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Leadership Government Planning 98

Success

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Everyone has a bad day here or there, but sometimes, there are larger periods when your co-workers need some extra support. Maybe theyve had a big life event such as a death in the family, a new diagnosis, or a tragedy in their community. Perhaps they simply need a bit of extra grace for an ongoing health condition or while caregiving for a loved one.

Flexibility 96

Flexibility Flexibility Creativity Promotion 96

McKensey

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Eli Lilly and Companys chief information and digital officer explains how a medicine company rewires itself to embrace technologystarting with the CEO.

Technology 111

Technology Pharmaceutical 111

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Thirdway, a commercial interior design firm, has envisioned an office where creativity flourishes and dogs are celebrated. The ambition has been to create the best place youve ever worked for their people, ensuring that the plethora of dog-friendly elements enhance rather than compromise the employee experience. Inspired by the joyful experience of taking a dog for a walk in the park, the office features bright, bold engagement zones alongside serene collaboration areas.

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Teamwork Creativity Promotion 79

Work Life

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Theres a reason the newest edition of Spotify Wrapped is always a highly anticipated eventeven when it reminds you that Bluey was your most listened to artist in 2024. We love to reflect on who weve been over the past year and use that information to plan the upcoming year. (First order of business for 2025: Get the kids a separate music account.) Though we happily look through the year-in-review lists about our entertainment consumption, few of us take the time to look back at our financial cho

Retail 98

Retail Purchasing Banking Advertising 98

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Introduction With so many tools available, it can be daunting to choose the right employee work scheduling software. Effective employee shift scheduling goes beyond just adjusting and filling employee time slots; it requires a thoughtful approach to match availability, skills, and business demands. Reviewing numerous employee work scheduling software, I have curated this list of the most efficient tools to help you simplify the process, minimize conflicts and save valuable employee time.

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Software Payroll Healthcare Flexibility 89

McKensey

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As business travel regains momentum, opportunities could arise for companies that can offer tech solutions for evolving challenges.

Logistics 110

Logistics 110

Success

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The workplace is undergoing a radical transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to replace traditional roles in many industries. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski has been capturing headlines with his assertion that AI can already perform the majority of tasks handled by human employees. While the fintech giant behind buy now, pay later services isnt entirely replacing its workforce with machines, it has halted hiring for nonessential roles, embracing AI to streamline operation

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Problem-Solving Creativity Technology 82

Work Life

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Employee satisfaction is plummeting, and businesses are struggling to keep their talent engaged and fulfilled. Research by Gallup shows that 51% of employees are actively looking for other work. While the top reason for this trend is predictable employees are looking for higher pay and better benefitstheres another reason worth exploring: lack of career development and opportunities.

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Mentoring Equipment Sales Communication 98

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The HPE Selectium project in Sofia marks a significant milestone in office design and project management. With an area of 600 square meters, this contemporary office space has been meticulously designed and completed in less than six months, showcasing the expertise and efficiency of the project management team behind it. The project not only reflects cutting-edge design principles but also emphasizes our commitment to delivering high-quality results within tight timelines and budget.

Catering 84

Catering Project Management Creativity Flexibility 84

McKensey

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Value at stake provides a framework for companies to approach risks and opportunities from sustainability.

Finance 110

Finance 110

Success

DECEMBER 15, 2024

While December is typically seen as a festive season full of holiday cheer, the shorter days and lack of sunlight can leave a lot of people feeling sad. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts about 5% of the U.S. adult population each year. SAD, or winter depression as it is sometimes referred to is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, and it typically occurs during the darker colder months, when the daylight hours become shorter according to Topsie VandenBosch, a licensed cl

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Computer Consulting Prioritization Creativity 82

Work Life

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Supporting a team member whos going through a difficult time in their personal life can be a delicate situation. As a manager, you need to balance empathy with practicality and offer help while also ensuring the work doesnt fall off track. This is a tough spot to be in, and one that management training doesnt always cover. As a management consultant and coach, this is one of the things that I get asked a lot.

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Problem-Solving Creativity Flexibility Flexibility 76

All Work

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The goal of a hybrid office isnt simply to increase office attendance, but to ensure that when employees do choose to come in, their experience is outstanding. By offering a flexible array of spaces and services, organizations can accommodate the varied demands of their workforce. Workplaces with high satisfaction in variety also score highly across other satisfaction metrics.

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Prioritization Flexibility Flexibility Catering 78

McKensey

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instituting a geopolitics strategy around people can strengthen the cohesion of the organization while protecting it from risks.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Editor’s Note: In this article, which first appeared on Mad in Italy , Susanna Brunelli reflects on the Peer Support Expert (ESP) role after attending the international congress of the WAPR (World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation) in Turin. I am happy to be here, because this is exactly what I wanted to do as an ESP (Peer Support Expert): to participate in meetings of this kind.

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Promotion Correspondence Controlling Equipment 77

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In the heart of Middlesbrough, Double Elevens new headquarters is far from an ordinary office. Inspired by the ancient Eye of Horus symbol, this space is an embodiment of protection, wellbeing, and adaptability, seamlessly blending the companys creative spirit with a thoughtful, inclusive environment. With a design narrative rooted in the duality of “Sun” and “Moon” spaces, Oktra transformed the building into a vibrant, campus-style environment that meets the dynamic need

Creativity 81

Creativity Catering Flexibility Flexibility 81

Work Life

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Does your rsum include a little fiction? An exaggeration or two? What about an outright lie? According to a survey of 1,000 job seekers by the online rsum builder Resume Genius , nearly half of job seekers have lied or thought about lying on their rsums. The report reveals that the most common fib is covering up career gaps, followed by inflating job titles and fudging employment dates.

Advertising 76

Advertising Interviewing Sales Software 76

McKensey

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The CEO and co-founder of Arbol discusses how the insurtech fills gaps in insurance coverage with parametric solutions powered by AI while drawing from a diverse array of expertise.

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Insurance Leadership 105

Success

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Today’s career professionals prioritize a healthy work-life balance, and remote work is a key part of the formula. Yet pushing for remote work could trigger an unfortunate outcomethat worker could miss out on promotions, raises and much-needed mentorships. But the missed promotions could really stick in a career professional’s craw. A case in point: more than a quarter of career professionals tracked by United Culture who work remotely at least some of the time say theyve been passed

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Promotion Prioritization Manufacturing Flexibility 82

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Isn’t it fascinating how much workplaces have evolved over time? Just the other day, while sitting down with my dad over the dinner table, our conversation took a nostalgic turn to his working days. And what I heard completely blew my mind. Back then, the work scenario was different; it centred around going to the office, completing tasks, and returning home.

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Prioritization Leadership Flexibility Flexibility 94