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Balancing Employee Mental Health With the Return to Office Trend

Success

At first glance, some workplace trends for 2025 appear to be contradictorynamely the continued expansion of return to office policies combined with a growing interest in employee mental health. In a McKinsey survey from 2021, one-third of respondents reported that returning to the office negatively affected their mental health. Finding the proper balance between these potentially competing priorities is likely to be a challenge for bosses and workers alike.

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Economic empowerment made-to-measure: How companies can benefit more people

McKensey

Connections, contexts, and capabilities can guide corporate efforts to create empowerment impact efficiently.

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What is HR effectiveness and how do you achieve it?

Insperity

Human resources can be described as the backbone of any organization, but what does that really mean? When HR operates effectively, it transitions from a supportive role to a strategic partner that drives growth, innovation and employee satisfaction. HR effectiveness isnt just about completing tasks efficiently its about creating a system that ensures your people are empowered to succeed while aligning their efforts with your companys overarching goals.

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The Brutal Truth About Modern Leadership: Your Team’s Mental Health Depends On You

Tanveer Naseer

One of the harshest realities leaders need to come to terms with is how they no longer just play a significant role in their employees growth and success, but how much influence they have on the mental health and well-being of those they lead. But this is why it’s so.

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Newmark Knight Frank Offices – Dallas

Office Snapshots

The Challenge As pandemic-induced restrictions began to lift, Newmark sought to consolidate its Dallas-Fort Worth offices into a single location in Uptown Dallas to improve and elevate the employee experience. To help show Newark what the Future of Work could be, the HKS design team was challenged to create a space where a new culture could be born and nurtured by uniting different groups in a single, highly collaborative and client-facing office.

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How beauty players can scale gen AI in 2025

McKensey

Beauty brands and retailers have already begun testing gen AI. To scale these experiments quickly, beauty players should focus on high-value use cases and customize gen AI tools to meet their needs.

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7 tips to help you talk about mental health with your boss

Work Life

Navigating a discussion about mental health at work can be daunting, but having open dialogues about it is crucial for employee well-being and productivity. If you are struggling with a mental health issue and worried that it might affect your job performance, here are seven valuable insights that will help you prepare for the conversation with your boss and set clear goals so you can proactively secure their support.

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Accenture Sustainability Hub – Mandaluyong

Office Snapshots

Accenture, a leading global professional services company, is committed to integrating sustainability into its operations and client services. The new Sustainability Hub office in the Philippines exemplifies this dedication, designed as a walkthrough journey showcasing Accentures sustainability credentials. The office highlights the companys achievements, promotes eco-friendly practices, and aims to enhance employee and client engagement through a sustainable and innovative environment.

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From engines to algorithms: Gen AI in automotive software development

McKensey

As the automotive and industrial sectors undergo major technological advancements, gen AIdriven operating models can allow companies to develop software more easily, safely, and innovatively.

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Investing in Building Automation: The Right Time in 2025

fm:systems

Discover why 2025 is the perfect time to invest in building automation and how it can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and future-proof your assets.

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This is how you manage passive-aggressive behavior at work

Work Life

Dealing with passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace can be tricky, especially when it shows up in subtle ways like eye-rolling, sarcasm, or quiet disengagement. Many of us have encountered it, but managing it as a leader can feel particularly challenging. How can we address this behavior in a way that maintains a positive workplace and encourages open communication?

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Bain & Company Offices – Sandton

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Giant Leap worked closely with the Bain & Company global team to design a customised workspace, meeting the specific needs of the local team whilst incorporating the global workplace guidelines. The new workspace was an opportunity for their brand to come to life, adhering to their global standard while maintaining a local flavour. A chance for them to show clients, recruits and employees what they stand for.

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Unlocking peak operational performance in clinical development with artificial intelligence

McKensey

Three lighthouse use cases serve as a blueprint for AIs potential to improve the speed, efficiency, and quality of clinical trials.

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Employee Engagement Ideas for Warehouse Workers

Vantage Circle

It was just another busy day at our warehouse, with forklifts beeping and packages sliding down conveyors. I was doing my usual rounds, holding my refreshing cup of coffee, when I overheard two coworkers chatting near the loading dock. Then one of them joked, 'If I ever become Employee of the Month, it’ll be because I made it through all these double shifts!

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5 red flags of your boss’s behavior you should not ignore

Work Life

Burnout is particularly perilous among leaders because it doesnt just affect them individually, but reverberates throughout the entire organization. Leaders set the tone, culture, and standards for their teams, and when theyre off their game, that impact is both measurable and contagious. According to Gallup , employees with burned-out managers are 50% more likely to burn out themselves.

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How DISC Assessment Enhances Team Dynamics

Success

Even if youve never taken a DISC assessment yourself, you probably know at least a handful of people who have. Used by more than 1 million people every year, DISC is highly effective at helping organizations improve teamwork, communication and productivity in the workplace. Organizations around the world, whether governmental agencies, Fortune 500 companies or startups, use DISC.

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The hidden traps of business building: A guide for life science CEOs

McKensey

CEOs in pharma, biotech, and medtech are increasingly building patient-centric businesses but are struggling to do so. Avoiding five common roadblocks can help leaders build successful businesses.

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CES B2B and Enterprise IT Tech Sessions

Spiceworks

Branching out from its roots as the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual tech conference stakes a claim to being the "premier platform" for Enterprise and B2B The post CES B2B and Enterprise IT Tech Sessions appeared first on Spiceworks Inc.

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The job search is taking longer than it used to

Work Life

The past year has seen strong job growth in the U.S., with employers adding more than 2 million jobs during 2024. But for people who have been laid off or are otherwise unemployed, those figures don’t capture the challenges of navigating the current job market. As of the most recent jobs report, more than 7 million Americans were unemployed. And according to The Wall Street Journal , a significant number of those people1.6 millionhave been looking for a new job for at least six months.

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The Role of Executive Communication in Driving Effective Employee Recognition

Vantage Circle

With Expert Inputs From : Saurabh Deshpande - People Culture Expert When was the last time you paused to consider how your words as a leader impact your team’s motivation? It’s easy to assume that employees are engaged simply because they show up to work, but the reality is far more nuanced. A recent study by Gallup reveals that only 36% of employees are engaged at their workplace.

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Bringing digital to B2B payments

McKensey

Serial entrepreneur Ren Lacerte talks about BILLs quest to help businesses connect and transact and his passion for small and midsize businesses.

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Could Brain Monitoring Be the Next Workplace Trend?

Success

The last decade has seen a seismic shift in how we work. Artificial intelligence , remote work and digital collaboration tools have redefined the professional landscape, migrating much of our work to being performed online and revolutionizing the way we engage with our careers. Recent scientific developments are now bringing forward a new prospect of growth: the integration of brain monitoring and neurotechnology into the workplace.

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Why high achievers get overlooked (and what to do about it)

Work Life

You crushed the project on time, under budget, and have exceeded all expectationsagain. Youve streamlined processes, connected dots others couldnt see, and delivered results that wowed everyoneagain. Yet, when the company announced promotions for this year, your name isnt one of themagain. If this sounds familiar, youre not alone. Many high performers face this frustrating reality.

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Why Work Interruptions Are So Bad For Employees

I/O at Work

Research examines how frequent work interruptions negatively impact employee stress, job satisfaction, and well-being.

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Why Brazilian farmers are doubling down on productivity

McKensey

Challenging times in agriculture have reinforced the importance of productivity for profitability, a McKinsey survey of Brazilian farmers found.

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Klook Offices – Singapore

Office Snapshots

Bringing a Vibrant Brand to Life On the occasion of their 10th anniversary, Klook, Asias leading travel and experiences platform, tasked ID21 to create a vibrant workplace that embodies Klook’s brand identity while fostering collaboration, creativity, and community among its employees. Infusing Colour and Energy Klooks brand personality is lively and dynamic, and our design aimed to reflect that exuberance throughout the workspace.

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Want to empower diverse voices? You need to tackle tone policing

Work Life

Have you had work discussions and felt the recipient focused more on the emotions accompanying your words than what you said? If so, tone policing might have reduced your messages effectiveness and the listeners receptivity. Tone policing occurs when people emphasize the unpleasant emotions or incivility that might come with someones message, which effectively dilutes what they say.

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I reviewed the Best Corporate Giving Software in 2025: Here are my Top 10

Vantage Circle

Introduction Did you know that 71% of employees feel more positive about their company when involved in volunteering programs? It’s a simple but powerful way to boost engagement and make a real impact in the community. But let’s face it: organizing these initiatives can be a logistical headache without the right tools. That’s where corporate volunteering software will help you.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Play Time | No. 214

McKensey

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.

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Rumpke Waste and Recycling Material Recovery Facility and Offices – Columbus

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Located on a 25-acre plot of land in central Ohio’s oldest African American community, American Addition, the Rumpke Material Recovery Facility embraces environmental consciousness alongside community investment. During the late 19th century, Columbus’ African American families sought large farming plats away from segregated urban living while remaining in close proximity to Columbus Central Business Districtforming what’s known today as American Addition.

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Forget happy hour: 9 professionals share how they make networking fun

Work Life

If the word networking brings to mind handshakes during conferences or hours on the links, its time for a reset. Common interests can create opportunities for people to come together and talk shop, regardless of industry. So if making small talk over boring luncheons or Zoom gatherings isnt your cup of tea, it might be time to rethink how and where youre making connections.

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Talking About Mental Health on LinkedIn Can Impact Job Evaluations

I/O at Work

New research highlights the potential pitfalls of disclosing mental health conditions on LinkedIn.

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Scaling gen AI in the life sciences industry

McKensey

Gen AI pilots have shown promise, but for the technology to deliver transformational business value in the life sciences industry, organizations need to rethink how they scale it.

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Southern Cross Healthcare Offices – Auckland

Office Snapshots

The National Support Office for Southern Cross Healthcare at the ANZ Centre in Auckland, designed and built by STACK Interiors, is STACKs second collaboration with Southern Cross, following the previous successful fitout at Fanshawe Street in Auckland. The design for Southern Cross Healthcare, located across two levels in the ANZ Centre, supports the wider healthcare community and accommodates a wide range of requirements and individuals within the national business.

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A management professor explains why you should stop explaining everything

Work Life

Today we obsess over metrics and actionable insights. Our desire to be good leaders compels us toovercommunicate the details. But science suggests that overexplaining by communicating details as leaders may stifle our power and our teams creativity. Do you notice how great leaders speak on lofty abstract topics like belonging and innovation? During her time at Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg said, Our mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.

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The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant

The Assistant Room

Eight years ago, we launched The PA Diaries, a campaign that captured the hearts and minds of admin professionals around the globe. It was more […] The post The PA Diaries: Jane Squires, HNW Virtual Assistant first appeared on The Assistant Room.

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New Year’s resolutions for tech in 2025

McKensey

McKinseys technology leaders offer their insights on how leaders can make the most of tech this year.