All Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Despite nearly two decades of focus on workplace wellness, further enhanced by commendable progress, we need a more potent toolkit to entice teams back to the office — anchored in emotionally evocative design. Providing options for different types of spaces can mold an organization’s culture and boost productivity by instilling a sense of autonomy in employees, which, in turn, kindles positive emotions.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Your human resources (HR) budget encompasses a wide variety of initiatives directly impacting your people and, therefore, your business success. These include: Recruiting Hiring Onboarding Compensation Benefits Training Software and other technology Administrative costs It’s always good practice to re-evaluate your budget allocation and all line items routinely.

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Wellable

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

More moms are taking career breaks. These aren’t setbacks—they are opportunities for upskilling. How can employers support mothers returning to work? The post Parental Pauses: Empowering Mothers Re-Entering The Workforce appeared first on Wellable.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Discover how AI can reduce costs and improve call center efficiency. The post Heard the Hype? How AI Improves Call Center Efficiency appeared first on Spiceworks.

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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

All Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Architects must align their designs with the unique culture and needs of the organization and society of today, fostering a sense of identity and belonging among employees. As many companies look at rethinking their workplace environments for the needs of today, they may want to draw on anthropological methods and analysis to answer certain critical questions.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

T rauma is situational. The situation in which a human being is unable to wind down for a long time because it has been continuously subjected to aversive circumstances is likely to result in distress. There is a growing body of literature that supports this thesis today. Yet the biomedical concepts of mental distress still seem to prevail in the public discourse.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Uncover the hidden threats in our election systems’ software supply chains. Protecting democracy demands vigilant cybersecurity efforts. The post Software Supply Chain Risks Loom Over Elections Systems appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Supplies Software Security 207

McKensey

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Real estate can use generative AI to turn the industry’s data into treasure in seven steps.

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Real Estate 141

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: Over the past several months, Mad in America has published a serialized version of Peter Gøtzsche’s book, Critical Psychiatry Textbook. In this last blog in the series, he presents his concluding thoughts and suggestions for the future of psychiatry. All chapters have been archived here. Final words about a specialty in ruins and what to do about it A mong the authors of the five textbooks count some of the most prominent professors of psychiatry in Denmark.

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Success

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As an avid hiker, I am always looking for ways to elevate my time outside, whether it be exploring local hikes wherever I go or backcountry camping in some of my favorite places throughout the world. Last year I discovered yet another way to explore what I love about the outdoors—trail running. As a roadrunner, this was intimidating at first. But once I got past the fear of twisting my ankle on a boulder or falling face-first into a pile of sticks and stones, I found it to be an exhilarating exp

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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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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The complaint covers YouTube’s ad blocker tracking and Meta’s behavioral ad targeting. The post YouTube and Meta Face Criminal Charges in Ireland Over Ad Blocker Data Collection appeared first on Spiceworks.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One of the world’s tech scholars talks geeks, two-pizza teams, the 90 percent syndrome and a whole lot more.

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The Office Management Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Office managers are one of the most over-looked and underdeveloped professions; why is this and what can you do if you are in such a role or looking to progress into one, to ensure your development is a priority? A study that we conducted way back now in June ’17 showed that those in office management roles support over 25 different remits from facilities and accounting, to events, health and safety, postage, procurement, IT and business continuity.

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

You’ve heard you can’t do it all, but you sure do still try. Delegating is a bit of an art form, one that takes practice and persistence, boundaries and motivation. When it goes well, all is right in work-life balance. When it doesn’t, it can feel like one more disaster on your plate to handle. Emily Oster, economist, Brown University professor and author of popular newsletter ParentData, recently published a newsletter on total responsibility transfer , or TRT.

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Delegation Coaching Consulting Planning 128

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

Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

AI transforms market research, providing real-time insights and reshaping the industry landscape. The post How AI is Disrupting the $30 Billion Market Research Industry appeared first on Spiceworks.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A mapping exercise can help senior managers determine how best to bring employees with different priorities together to achieve common corporate goals.

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Finance 137

Work Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. Hi, this is Gwen Moran, Modern CEO’s editor.

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Leadership Customer Service Onboarding Prioritization 126

Success

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Friendship is one of the essential building blocks for a high quality of life, so it’s not surprising that its influence extends into the workplace. Whether you find yourself working in an office setting or remotely, the power of forging workplace friendships can impact your job satisfaction and overall well-being. After all, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as bonding—or commiserating—with someone who understands the unique intricacies of your workplace nuances and dynamics.

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Influencing Communication Prioritization 122

Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Character.AI uses Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and cloud services from Google for its operations. The post Google in Talks To Invest in Artificial Intelligence Startup Character.AI appeared first on Spiceworks.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A recent digital and cyber self-assessment of organizations in Australia and New Zealand revealed a mix of strengths and areas for improvement needed to address ever-evolving digital-related risks.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Nearly everyone in your office hates meetings. Here’s your guide to eliminating most of them and making the remaining ones more inclusive and productive. I often joke that the best kind of meeting is a canceled meeting. Of course, I only partly mean that. I feel energized by productive brainstorm meetings, and I believe regular check-ins with my direct reports are essential.

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Reporting 126

Success

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Q: I recently started a new job at an exciting company. It’s not my dream job, but I see potential to succeed here. I’m excited about the opportunity, but I’m feeling a little directionless. How can I find purpose in my work ? Do I need a CEO mindset? A: I was excited to get this question because this is an experience I’ve faced many times in my life.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Learn how AI-driven tactics are reshaping financial security, protecting banks and customers alike. The post The Global Scampocalypse – Fraud Rules the Day appeared first on Spiceworks.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Henrik Henriksson, CEO of H2 Green Steel, talks about the challenges and successes in founding a green business start-up and out-executing peers in a competitive environment.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Knowing and worrying about what others think of you are two different things. While it’s possible to put too much emphasis on the thoughts of others, knowing how you’re perceived can provide you with information you can use to grow and change. “In the new world of work, it is critical to know how to read and interpret other people’s feelings and intentions so you can manage your informal interactions with them, developing self-awareness and awareness of others,”

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Why is volunteering and giving back to the community important? Simply put, volunteering your time and knowledge will benefit the organization and help make a positive impact in your community. Yet, without a monetary baseline to measure contributions, some may not bother to provide their time, while others may not volunteer simply because no one asked.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Purchase-related losses from scams surged by 22% during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022, with shoppers losing £970 (~$1,202) on average. The post Guarding Your Digital Cart and Perimeter This Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Cybersecurity for Bargain Hunting appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Purchasing 197

McKensey

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As private equity firms enhance their approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion, many still struggle to close important parity gaps.

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Leadership 125

Work Life

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

According to a new Forrester report, next year many organizations will freeze or slash budgets related to employee perks, training, workplace flexibility, and DEI. Forecasters are warning that it’s going to be a chilly 2024, at least when it comes to employee experience investments, sometimes abbreviated to “EX.

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Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Growing up, Kate Stice Stewart would shop for a special Christmas gift for her mother. She, her brothers and their father would nestle it—or a clue about it—in a small needlepoint stocking on the tree, and it would be the last gift opened. So it had to be perfect. “It’s the idea that the last gift of Christmas is supposed to be the most thoughtful gift,” Stewart says.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Learn how to optimize AI modeling and marketing performance via effective handling of inaccurate data. The post How Organizations Can Fix Dirty Data To Improve AI Modeling appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Learning 189

AdminDroid

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

SharePoint, the powerhouse of content management has been the go-to platform for organizations seeking seamless collaboration and robust data governance. As technology advances, so does SharePoint – introducing its newest evolution: SharePoint Premium. This advanced iteration combines the best of SharePoint’s capabilities with cutting-edge AI and machine learning, heralding a new era of content management and processing.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Employment benefits, from insurance to retirement vehicles, are an important part of most compensation packages, above and beyond a paycheck. In fact, 54.3% of Americans receive health insurance through an employer, and 73% of workers have access to retirement benefits at work. But employers make regular changes to their insurance and retirement offerings, in addition to any legal changes, that might affect benefits.

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Yarooms

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the modern workplace landscape, the dynamics of office attendance have undergone significant transformations. The traditional 9-to-5 model is no longer the sole framework governing how, when, and where employees fulfill their professional duties. As organizations adapt to the hybrid working model, the debate surrounding the necessity of office attendance has become inescapable.

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