All Work

JANUARY 14, 2025

As VP of Global Research at MillerKnoll, Anderson advocates for converting office buildings into mixed-use spaces (e.g., housing, community hubs) to create stronger, more connected urban communities. Anderson stresses the importance of coordinated hybrid work models, where office spaces are designed to meet both productivity and social connection needs, ensuring employees can easily collaborate.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 29, 2025

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports sheds light on the profound and often devastating effects of antidepressant withdrawal. Led by Joanna Moncrieff of University College London, the research found that 80% of participants withdrawing from antidepressants experienced moderate to severe impacts on their lives, including disrupted work, strained relationships, and even the loss of jobs.

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BMT Office Administration

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Crafting a balanced Return to Office policy Many employers, including the federal government, have been pushing to get employees back into the office this year. But is a return-to-office mandate a good idea for your company? Many business leaders applaud RTO policies, believing the move can improve collaboration and productivity. On the other hand, many employees do not want to say goodbye to the flexibility they’ve grown accustomed to and return to the old days of lengthy commutes.

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Business Psych Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Feedback from the Hogan assessments is a powerful way to drive both personal and professional growth, but its not always easy to receive, or deliver. Resistance to feedback is often a natural response, whether driven by scepticism, defensiveness, or a misunderstanding of the feedback process itself. In this article, we explore practical strategies to overcome Hogan feedback resistance, drawing on our extensive insights with assessment debriefs.

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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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Office Snapshots

JANUARY 6, 2025

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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Success

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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Vantage Circle

MARCH 30, 2025

Keeping employees happy and motivated is no easy task. While good salaries and job perks matter, they're not always enough. Employees want to feel valued for the work they do. That's where reward systems come in. Employee reward systems are a great way to recognize hard work, boost morale, and encourage employees to perform their best. But here's something that no one tells - Not all reward systems work the same for every business.

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Work Life

MARCH 4, 2025

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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Wellable

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Discover 15 fun activities for heart health awareness to promote heart health at work, raise awareness, and inspire employees with actionable initiatives. The post 15 Ways to Celebrate Heart Month in the Workplace appeared first on Wellable.

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Office Skills

JANUARY 20, 2025

Module 3 – How to Improve your Receptionist Attitude Now! In our digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way receptionists and administrative professionals are doing even simple tasks […] The post Receptionist Attitude – How is yours? appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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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.

Technology

All Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Restrooms are essential for employee wellness, offering moments of respite and comfort. Modern restrooms need upgrades like better privacy, ventilation, and amenities to improve experiences. Office designs should incorporate fitness-friendly features and strategically placed restrooms to boost morale, creativity, and physical activity. This article was written by PLASTARC s Melissa Marsh for Work Design Magazine.

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Mad in America

APRIL 3, 2025

O n 20 January 2025, I notified the UK drug regulator, the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that the package inserts for antidepressantscalled patient information leaflets (PIL)contain false statements about depression being caused by a chemical imbalance. Two years earlier, other people raised similar questions but no changes appear to have been made.

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Wellness 360

JANUARY 29, 2025

Humans are born competitorsit’s in our nature, and it’s one of the reasons weve survived and thrived through history.Competitionis a part of life. But not all competitions are the same. There is healthy and unhealthy competition. Healthy competition is a positiveforce, creating an environment where employees push each other beyond their limits.

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Great Place to Work

APRIL 3, 2025

We all have emotions, but great leaders know how to harness them for productive outcomes. They have self-awareness, empathy, and social awareness the key traits of emotional intelligence and their teams are stronger for it. If youve ever had a manager who liked to shoot first, ask questions later, you probably know how much uncontrolled emotions can impact a teams morale.

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Office Snapshots

JANUARY 15, 2025

Headquartered in Sydney, Pacific National is Australias largest private rail freight operator, running 24/7, every day of the year. After having occupied four floors previously, Pacific National sought a smaller space to foster collaboration among its team members. By drawing inspiration from their unwavering commitment to safety, well-being, and continuous workplace improvement, Spaceful designed their new office with these principles at its core.

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Success

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Recently, I confessed to my therapist that I was being haunted by the Chicken-Finger Billionaire. Todd Graves built his Raising Canes Chicken Fingers empire working seven days a week from opening at 8 a.m. through closing at 3:30 a.m. the next day, seeing his children only when his wife brought them to the restaurant for dinner. His story kept appearing at the top of my newsfeed in some mysterious algorithm-glitch representing everything I wasnt and somehow encapsulating all my failures as an en

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AdminDroid

JANUARY 8, 2025

As we move into 2025, several key products and features in Microsoft 365 will reach their end-of-support milestone. This is Microsoft’s way of encouraging users to adopt modern solutions and ensure their tools remain secure, efficient, and up to date. Is your organization ready for these transitions? Planning ahead of this Microsoft 365 upcoming changes is essential to avoid disruptions and stay on top of the game.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 2, 2025

Introduction Finding reliable free employee scheduling software can feel like a challenge. Don't you agree many tools fall short with limited features like shift swaps, time-off tracking, or payroll integration? Moreover, outdated designs and user caps only add to the frustration. But there’s good news—the ideal solution does exist.

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Work Life

APRIL 3, 2025

In todays turbulent economic climate, theres an intense pressure to perform. Organizations are exploring new business models and ways of working to accelerate growth and stay competitive. Boards and shareholders demand results, which pushes leadership teams to dial up their expectations. The term accountability has become a buzzword in discussions, but far too many misunderstand and misapply it.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 3, 2025

Workers are resisting the so-called return to office due to a lack of desk space, following widespread reductions by companies in the wake of Covid. A fifth of workers cited a shortage of desks and facilities among their top three reasons for avoiding the office, according to a survey by real estate consultancy Remit Consulting. The firm claims that businesses may have scaled back desk numbers too aggressively after the pandemic spurred a rise in home working.

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Real Estate Retail Consulting Office Policies 81

Office Skills

JANUARY 14, 2025

What is a Receptionist? A receptionist is a person who supports management at all levels of the organization and generally greets the public and answers the company telephone. Their interpersonal […] The post Top Receptionist Duties appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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All Work

MARCH 9, 2025

Modern workplaces across industries are prioritizing human-centered design, focusing on collaboration, wellness, and adaptability. A human-centered approach inspires workplace environments that foster innovation, enhance employee well-being, and support flexible work models. Features like flexible layouts, wellness amenities, and adaptable infrastructure create dynamic spaces that evolve with organizational and technological shifts.

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Mad in America

APRIL 15, 2025

S outh Korea is often celebrated for its remarkable economic growth, technological advancement, and cultural exports like K-pop and Korean dramas. But beneath this shiny surface lies a mounting crisis: South Korea consistently ranks among the highest in the world for suicide, and its people are turning to psychiatric drugs in record numbers. As a Doctor of Korean Medicine who helps patients taper off long-term psychotropic medication, I see the cracks in the system every daypatients who were pla

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Wellness 360

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance. Verna Myers. Creating a workplace where everyone is valued and heard is essential for success. When diversity and inclusivity in the workplace are prioritized, teams become more engaged and productive. In this blog we will discuss 15 powerful activities that help […] The post 15 Activities to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.

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McKensey

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Gen AI has increased uncertainty about workforce skills and capabilities. Organizations that harness AI-driven innovation find it makes strategic thinking and talent planning easier.

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Planning 145

Office Snapshots

JANUARY 10, 2025

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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Success

JANUARY 29, 2025

In many ways, improvisation feels like playing in a safe spacebut dont let the fun fool you. These heightened versions of reality can spark meaningful discoveries. My own experience with improvisation comes from directing short plays and films in Manhattan. In rehearsals, Id frequently ask actors to set their scripts aside and interact as their characters with specific objectives.

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Attendance Bot

APRIL 16, 2025

High employee turnover isnt just a numbers problemits a business risk. When top talent exits for better opportunities elsewhere, organizations are left scrambling to fill critical roles, often at a much higher cost than retaining and developing existing employees. For HR directors and VPs of People in mid-sized businesses, the challenge is clear: how can internal mobility become a strategic advantage rather than an afterthought?

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 7, 2025

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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Work Life

MARCH 24, 2025

Our workplaces are undergoing the next technological revolution, brought on by the warp-speed growth of artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI is a total game changer for how we work. One day, well look back and wonder how we did our jobs without this technology. But not today. Many of us are still living firmly in the discovery period of AI at work, and were dealing with a big dichotomy.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 13, 2025

When speaking to leaders about the integration of AI into their businesses, one positive repeated to me in every conversation is AI will lighten the load. Workplace wellbeing is a recognised priority, with most businesses and organisations seeking to minimise stress and burnout and, ultimately, reduce costly sickness absence. The idea of AI being able to lift some of the daily administrative burden off employees is appealing and its certainly a large part of the sales pitch of AI tech suppliers.

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Office Skills

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Should you even bother knowing how to properly take a phone message in the age of AI? Receptionists still play a major role in businesses as they are primarily responsible […] The post How to Properly take a Phone Message appeared first on Office Skills Training.

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All Work

MARCH 4, 2025

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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Mad in America

MARCH 13, 2025

T oday I’m going to tell you a story, or I’m going to tell you at least a part of it. I have to say that it’s not easy writing or talking about this because it is a story that has to do with shame, and especially my shame, shame for things that I did, believing that they were the so-called right thing. But what matters is that it’s a story.

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Wellness 360

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Valentines Day is not just for romantic partners-it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the bonds that make your workplace special. Whether you are looking to boost morale, promote team spirit, or simply add some fun to the day, there are many ways to make Valentines Day memorable at work. This year, take your office […] The post 20 Fun Valentine’s Day at Work Ideas for 2025 appeared first on Wellness360 Blog.

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