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4 types of bosses, and how to work with each one

Work Life

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you carefully laid out all the context for your manager, only to have them cut you off? Or maybe youve found youre eager to dive into the tactical details of a project while they keep steering the conversation back to vision. These moments can leave you frustrated and confused. You’re doing what seems logical, yet somehow its not landing.

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Why the Future of Work Isn’t About ‘Going Back’ with Melissa Marsh

All Work

About This Episode As organizations wrestle with return-to-office policies, hybrid work models, and defining the role of physical workplaces, Melissa Marsh , Founder & CEO of PLASTARC , offers a fresh perspective. With expertise in social research, workplace innovation, and real estate strategy, Melissa shares compelling insights on why companies should rethink office design, how cities are transforming, and what truly makes a workspace desirable.

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New Study Links Antidepressants to Increased Risk of Diabetes

Mad in America

A new study published in Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry finds that antidepressant use is linked to type 2 diabetes (T2D). Beyond a simple link, the methods used in the current work point towards antidepressants as a cause of increased risk of T2D in people diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). The current research, led by Ancha Baranova of George Mason University and Dongming Liu of Nanjing University, found a weaker link between genetic components of M

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Dojo Offices – Bristol

Office Snapshots

BDG Architecture + Design (BDG) has completed the latest regional contact centre for the customer care branch of technology company Dojo. Located in Bristols central neighbourhood of Temple Meads, the workplace will serve as a contact centre and training hub to better enable Dojos fast-growing team to provide expert customer service to over 126,000 businesses.

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Tia Mowry on Embracing Entrepreneurship and Creating Community

Success

Tia Mowry jumped onto the pop culture scene in the mid-90s when she starred in Sister, Sister , an ABC sitcom. In the years that followed, she went on to produce and act in myriad TV shows and movies, including The Game and Netflixs Family Reunion the latter won two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Childrens Program. In addition to publishing several books, including her cookbook The Quick Fix Kitchen , Mowry also hosts a YouTube channel that she launched seven years ago, Tia Mowrys Quick Fix.

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8 strategies for leaders to create a meaningful work culture

Work Life

Jennifer Moss is a journalist, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and co-founder of the Work Better Institute. Her book The Burnout Epidemic was among Thinkers50s 10 Best New Management Books for 2022. Whats the big idea? Leaders dont need to take a ton of time overhauling company culture to create workplaces where employees want to spend their time.

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New York 2040: Time to reinvent. Again.

McKensey

In this ever-evolving region, 18 arenas of competition will present challenges and opportunities that determine the future of New York.

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Sustainability: Beyond a Buzzword

Success

When Jamil Bouchareb, founder and CEO of Miami-based Restaurantware, set out to reimagine his companys approach to business, he didnt just tweak a few processes. Instead, he fundamentally transformed how a modern organization could operate by putting his food service supply company at the forefront of sustainability and innovation. Boucharebs strategy demonstrates a powerful truth: Sustainability is not a niche concept or trendy buzzword but a comprehensive approach that can revolutionize any in

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How to hire and retain Gen Z talent in 2025

Work Life

Gen Z came of age in an environment that previous generations couldnt have imagined when we entered the workforce. Theyve never known the world without the internet or cellphones. Their education and early career paths were disrupted by a global pandemic that kept them at home, learning and working over a screen. Theyve been learning digital skills their entire lives.

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From Survey to Strategy: 8 Essential Steps to Act on Employee Feedback

Great Place to Work

Unlock the power of employee feedback. Learn how to analyze survey results and implement meaningful changes with these 8 essential action steps for workplace improvement. Congratulations. Youve run an employee engagement survey and received detailed feedback from your people. Now, the real work begins translating insights into action. Its natural to be eager to jump right in and start making changes.

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Additive Offices – Bolzano

Office Snapshots

For the new interior design project conceived for ADDITIVE’s headquarters in Bolzano, NOA has developed a concept inspired by spatial exploration, reinterpreting the workplace in an unexpected way. The environment invites employees to move freely, fostering continuous discovery and revealing surprising scenarios at every step. The workspace must become a strong asset in the recruitment processthis was one of the key requests when ADDITIVE entrusted NOA, in 2023, with designing the interior

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The Race for Net Zero by 2050

Success

In March 2023, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its sixth assessment report. This report detailed current and projected climate change and established its 2050 goal: achieving global net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2050 so that global warming is limited to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. Exceeding that limit significantly increases the risk of severe, irreversible climate impacts that could render the planet uninhabitable.

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Welsh furniture manufacturer Orangebox have launched Be My Guest, a refuge of calm for the modern workplace.

Workplace Insight

Finding some peace in a busy environment can be the difference between productivity and procrastination. Be my guest offers space for quiet contemplation or a quiet chat without the need to find a free meeting room or quiet corner. And with more people returning to the workplace after WFH, the need for a quiet retreat is increasing. Their most competitively priced phone booth yet, Be my guest highlights the quality and attention to detail for which Orangebox is renowned.

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Davos dialogue: Collaboration, empowerment, and leadership in the 21st century

McKensey

Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses how to serve communities through collaboration and partnerships with the private and public sectors.

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Holman Hodge Offices – Adelaide

Office Snapshots

Holman Hodge approached DesignInc with a clear vision to create a co-working facility that fosters a community of like-minded professionals, enabling interaction within an exclusive, knowledge-sharing network; Next. The newly designed space reimagines the workplace at Holman Hodge, prioritising flexibility and collaboration. Featuring open, interconnected zones that foster interaction, the design strategically places shared areas to encourage spontaneous communication and teamwork.

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Networking for Career Success

Success

Networking is an essential skill for career growth and professional success. In todays connected world, the ability to make and maintain meaningful relationships with proper follow-up can give you opportunities while providing valuable mentorship. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to advance, knowing how to network for career success can significantly enhance your professional trajectory.

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Career Plateaus Can Lead to Counterproductive Work Behavior

I/O at Work

New research highlights the dangers that occur when employees feel stuck in career plateaus. What can organizations do to help employees in this situation?

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How private investment can improve senior-housing options

McKensey

The world needs better residential solutions for the aging. Three innovations may hold the key to truly golden years.

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Confidential Client Offices – Ahmedabad

Office Snapshots

Welcome to an office that seamlessly blends functionality with creativity, a space thoughtfully designed to energize and inspire while feeling like home. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by the soothing sound of a cascading waterfall. Integrated into a translucent glass partition, this feature flows gracefully behind the reception, creating a serene ambiance.

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From Food Trash to Treasure

Success

Did you know that a large portion of perfectly good food gets wasted before it ever gets the chance to be consumed? An estimated 30%-40% of the American food supply is pitched into landfills. This alarming statistic triggered vegan cookbook author and founder and CEO of PlantYou Carleigh Bodrug to act, doing what she does best. She created a simple kitchen hack video showing people how to make something edible from something normally tossed in the garbagea fruit peel.

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Top 20 Workplace Management Questions Every Facility Manager Should Ask 

fm:systems

Here are the top 20 workplace management questions facility managers should be asking.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Apple Season | No. 222

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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Be Careful About “Stress Bragging” at Work

I/O at Work

Research shows that employees who brag about being stressed out can experience harmful outcomes and cause harmful outcomes for others.

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Should You Consider a Reverse Mortgage?

Success

Reverse mortgages have a bad reputation. News stories have long detailed how unscrupulous lenders have used these mortgages to scam seniors out of their homes by pressuring them into borrowing against the homes equity without understanding the risks. It’s the elephant in the room.It was a bad loan for a long time, says Kevin Walton, a reverse mortgage loan originator and Registered Social Security Analyst with C2 Reverse Mortgage.

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Report: 6 Numbers That Prove HR’s Impact on the Bottom Line

Great Place to Work

Here is the data you need to show the ROI of your workplace culture. Employees are the engine that drives company performance, but too few companies measure the impact of the employee experience on financial performance. If you dont have metrics to track well-being, innovation, agility and collaboration, your company is missing a key piece of the puzzle.

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Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF): Planning for a sustainable and inclusive future

McKensey

The Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF) can help decision makers compare the potential socioeconomic impacts of different climate action pathways.

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Cultivating a Culture of Employee Appreciation with FM:Systems Technology

fm:systems

Discover how FM:Systems technology fosters year-round employee appreciation through improved well-being, flexibility, sustainability and rewards.

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Enhance Your Public Speaking And Communication Skills For Success

Success

Strong communication skills are key to both personal and professional success. When you are a skilled public speaker and a good communicator, you can share your ideas effectively, express your needs and desires clearly, avoid conflict and inspire others to trust in your leadership. Developing strong communication and public speaking skills can both open up new professional opportunities and deepen relationships.

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The Power Of Continuous Learning – The Key To Staying Relevant In A Changing World

Tanveer Naseer

What do Satya Nadella, Mary Barra, Warren Buffett, and Indra Nooyi share in common? Yes, theyre all successful leaders. But the trait they all share is they love to learn. They have this insatiable curiosity to know what they dont know and because of that, theyre not afraid to.

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Can zero-emission trucks become viable–and what will it take to boost adoption?

McKensey

The total cost of ownership for zero-emission trucks remains significantly higher than for internal combustion engine ones. Closing this gap could boost the transition to zero-emission truck fleets.

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Digital Detox: How to Break Free From Tech Overload

Attendance Bot

Ever feel like your phone is running your life? Youre not alone. With constant notifications, endless scrolling, and the urge to check messages every few minutes, its easy to become glued to screens without even realizing it. But all that screen time can take a tollon focus, sleep, and even mental health. Thats where a digital detox comes in. A digital detox isnt about ditching technology foreverits about taking intentional breaks to regain control over your time, focus, and well-being.

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21 Creative Employee Recognition Ideas From Industry-Leading Workplaces

Great Place to Work

Consider these employee recognition programs to increase perceptions of fairness and levels of discretionary effort in your organization. Employee recognition drives business performance Recognition programs are a crucial part of the employee experience and a key driver of perceptions of fairness in your workforce. When employees say that everyone in the company has an opportunity to receive special recognition for their work, they are two times more likely to say promotions are fair and 60% mor

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State of the Workplace: Return to Office – Ungated

fm:systems

In this session, our panelists will share fresh perspectives on key workplace trends.

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How SQM accelerated operational excellence with technology

McKensey

After ten years of sustained, continuous improvement, a new set of sophisticated challenges led SQM to merge operational excellence with innovative technology. The result: a performance breakthrough.

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Return to Office Mandates: What They Mean for Workplace Wellbeing

Robertson Cooper

Do return to office mandates impact employee wellbeing? Discover strategies to balance employee and organisational needs so that both thrive.

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Neurodiversity at Work: A Guide for HR & DEI Leaders

Attendance Bot

In todays competitive job market, organizations that prioritize neurodiversity at work gain access to a broader range of skills, perspectives, and problem-solving approaches. Yet, many HR and DEI leaders struggle with creating an environment where neurodivergent employees feel supported and valued. From recruitment biases to rigid workplace structures, traditional approaches to inclusive talent management often fail to accommodate the unique strengths of neurodivergent professionals.

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How to Speak Up in Meetings with Confidence

Office Dynamics Blog

Learn how to speak up in meetings with confidenceovercome fear, contribute effectively, and make a lasting impact in discussions.