Work in Confidence

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Duty on employers to take reasonable steps The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (starting 2024) will introduce a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Compensation awards also increase by up to 25% where employers breach the duty. Ever since #MeToo highlighted it, it’s been very clear that workplace harassment is far too prevalent: Over 1 in 2 women and nearly 7 out of 10 LGBT workers are sexually harassed in th

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All Work

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Surveys show that hybrid and remote workers feel lonelier and have fewer friends on the job. Now that offices are open for business, there’s an eagerness to boost in-person engagement and rebuild working relationships. The built environment shapes behaviors. Things like proportion, scale, acoustics, lighting, colors, and layout affect how people feel, behave, and interact in a space.

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Wellable

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

With low job satisfaction rates across generations, tailored benefits emerge as a solution to appeal to a multi-generational workforce. The post Adapting Benefits For A Multi-Generational Workforce appeared first on Wellable.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Do you have employees who you suspect are extraordinary? Perhaps even leadership material? Even if you don’t have an open spot among the ranks of management to promote them immediately, it’s important to let them know you value them and want to prepare them to advance into leadership when the time comes. Your workplace may need a high-potential leadership program.

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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

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Overwhelmed by Kubernetes challenges? OpenTelemetry provides crucial insights into your applications and cluster health. The post What Do Developers Need to Know About Kubernetes, Anyway? appeared first on Spiceworks.

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All Work

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The surge of remote work opportunities during and after the pandemic spurred renters to move away from traditional employment centers and into emerging cities that lay on the edge of the urban core and outside of suburbia. This paradigm shift aligns perfectly with Gen Z, who is highly attracted to these semi-urban communities. Targeting the Gen Z renter, developers are looking to differentiate their properties with innovative amenities and design considerations that appeal to this growing demog

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Most business leaders are familiar with the concept of retaliation. It’s the most common employee charge of discrimination submitted to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) annually, representing nearly 56% of all reported complaints. But what about quiet retaliation? Have you heard whispers about this in the workplace? Do you know whether quiet retaliation is making a big, noisy impact among some of your employees?

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Spiceworks

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Amid a pervasive tech skills gap, organizations are confronted with a scarcity of skilled workers. Discover strategies like upskilling, reskilling, and contract-to-hire approaches to empower your workforce and maintain competitiveness. The post Internal Talent: Addressing the Skills Gap amid new tech & AI Innovation appeared first on Spiceworks.

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All Work

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ergonomic furniture company FlexiSpot sent us their C7 Premium Ergonomic Chair to review. The C7 is a premium ergonomic office chair with unique features that can accommodate different seating positions in addition to multiple body types. Dominic’s overall assessment of the chair is positive and he recommends this product for remote and hybrid workers looking to step up their productivity and overall comfort while behind the screen.

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Wellable

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Discover how to utilize wellness dollar program for a healthier workplace while boosting employee engagement. The post Offering Wellness Dollars? Here’s Everything You Need To Know To Maximize This Wellness Investment appeared first on Wellable.

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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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Work in Confidence

OCTOBER 30, 2023

HR's role in addressing the rise of sexual harassment Sexual harassment is a critical issue in today’s workplaces, and it’s a challenge that HR professionals must navigate with care and precision. With the rise of such allegations, HR’s role in addressing these matters has become increasingly important. In this article, we will discuss how HR professionals should handle sexual harassment allegations in the workplace, addressing not only the reactive steps to take but also proac

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Boost team engagement with integrated rewards. Enhance productivity and connectivity effortlessly! The post Enhancing Employee Engagement With Integrated Workflows appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 28, 2023

O n September 9, Mad in America set up a petition on change.org urging the American Journal of Psychiatry to retract its 2006 article that told of a 67% remission rate in the STAR*D trial. The case for doing so was straightforward: In August, Ed Pigott and colleagues, having obtained patient-level data through the “Restoring Invisible and Abandoned Trials” initiative, published a paper in BMJ Open that told of how the remission rate in that trial was actually 35%.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

McKinsey research shows that a focus on aspiration, activation, and execution can help companies out-innovate and outgrow peers.

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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.

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Office Skills

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How To Collaborate Effectively if your Team is Remote Remote work has seen a surge in popularity over the last several years. Thanks to advancements in technology, it’s easier than […] The post Mastering Remote Team Collaboration appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Learn how to unlock supply chain potential with generative AI. The post Top Applications of Generative AI in Supply Chain & Procurement appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Supplies Learning 197

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

T his past spring, the Hurdalsjøen Recovery Center in Norway, a private hospital that offered medication-free care to Norwegian psychiatric patients, had to close due to a governmental decision to stop public funding for private enterprises. Now, the medication free-ward in Åsgård Hospital in Tromsø is threatened with closure. This 6-bed ward had been the most visible example—perhaps anywhere in the Western World today—of inpatient treatment for psychotic and bipolar patients that promoted taper

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A chief of staff can be instrumental to a CEO’s success while also advancing their own career. Here are eight pieces of advice from those who have mastered the role.

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Finance Leadership 143

The Receptionist

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It has been reported that 27 percent of all Americans are living with some type of disability. That’s more than one in four people, and so the chances are high that someone with a disability will visit your business. Disability can show up in a lot of different ways, so it’s important to ensure your check-in process is as inclusive as possible. Additionally, depending on your industry and type of business, there may be requirements by which you must abide.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Prolific Puma has been stealthily operating for more than four, serving cybercriminals engaged in phishing and malware delivery. The post Researchers Discover Prolific Puma’s Hidden Link Shortening Operations appeared first on Spiceworks.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HR administration is an essential component of running a small business, but it’s often one of the most challenging to manage in the early stages of small business or start-up operations. Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A new McKinsey Health Institute survey across 30 countries offers insights into how organizations can help create a workplace that prioritizes physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.

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Work in Confidence

OCTOBER 30, 2023

HR's role in addressing the rise of sexual harassment Sexual harassment is a critical issue in today’s workplaces, and it’s a challenge that HR professionals must navigate with care and precision. With the rise of such allegations, HR’s role in addressing these matters has become increasingly important. In this article, we will discuss how HR professionals should handle sexual harassment allegations in the workplace, addressing not only the reactive steps to take but also proac

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Reporting Legal Security Equipment 130

Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

AI reshapes job markets: Employees seek career growth through AI, fostering productivity and job satisfaction The post How AI Empowers Talent and Recruitment in Today’s Workforce appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I n the current debates about antidepressant withdrawal, it seems there are two sides—and no middle. On one side there’s psychiatry, particularly academic psychiatry, minimizing the problem. And on the other, psychologists and Mad in America authors and readers, declaring a near emergency. Every new essay prompts yet more objections from the other camp.

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Africa’s fintech start-ups are leveraging mobile technology and innovative platforms to transform digital banking. We spoke with Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry, about the sector’s potential.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What if your life’s work was equated to the stuffing in a sofa cushion? That’s what British actor Emma Thompson says is happening when people call her work “content.” Creatives are speaking up, scrutinizing the connotation of the word, and thinking critically about art vs. content, after the famed Love Actually star pushed back on the term at the Royal Television Society conference in September.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

RISC-V has witnessed rapid growth in recent years and has been adopted in mobile computing, servers, accelerators, and more. The post Google Begins Transition Toward Android RISC-V appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Computer 189

Work Life

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As Amazon introduces new robotics technology to automate warehouse jobs, Amazon Labor Union president Chris Smalls is still fighting for a contract. In recent weeks, Amazon announced that its warehouses are starting to adopt new robotic arms and sorting machines fueled by artificial intelligence, starting with a fulfillment center in Houston. The retail giant says the new tech will help address safety issues for its workers, but its main objective is to boost productivity and shorten delivery ti

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Retail Technology 122

McKensey

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Investing in start-ups can help you tap external innovation, as long as you avoid the pitfalls.

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Finance 138

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

On the doorstep of the British Library, you will find Edouardo Paolozzi’s imposing statue of Sir Isaac Newton. At first glance, this position seems to make perfect sense. Where better for a monument to the Enlightenment’s poster boy than raised on a plinth at the entrance to the world’s second largest library? And yet, there’s more going on here than is evident at first glance.

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Spiceworks

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The move comes as Meta has started implementing subscription models in the EU for users who do not want personalized ads. The post Meta Faces User Data Restrictions for Instagram and Facebook in the EU appeared first on Spiceworks.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 28, 2023

As the head of talent at CapitalG, Alphabet’s $4 billion independent growth fund, Lauren Illovsky helps guide the firm’s portfolio companies as they scope out executive level hires and fill out their boards. Illovsky sees her role as absorbing—and solving—any challenges they’re facing in the talent department. “I always tell them if something’s keeping you up in the middle of the night, don’t let it—call me, text me, send me an email

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McKensey

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The race for resilience is changing the way global supply chains look and transforming the way they are run.

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