Success
JULY 27, 2025
The traditional five-day workweek has long been the standard for most companies, but that norm is beginning to shift. Fueled by changes in how we work, a growing awareness of burnout and employee demand for more flexibility, a new approach is gaining attention: the four-day workweek. What once seemed like a fringe experiment is now making headlines.
Allwork
JULY 23, 2025
From smart lighting systems and app-based room bookings to AI-driven analytics that promise to improve operations, the technological options available for coworking spaces seem endless and keep expanding. Many operators are excited by the potential to modernize their spaces, create a better member experience, and improve efficiency. However, the reality is that investing in advanced office technology often comes with financial challenges that make the return on investment difficult to realize.
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Success
JULY 24, 2025
Succession planning has long had a branding problem. It sounds stiff. Formal. Like something you do the year before handing over the keys and riding off into a golf course sunset. But in reality, it often arrives under very different circumstances—an unexpected illness, a shift in ambition or the creeping realization that a business built entirely around one person is a fragile thing.
Workplace Insight
JULY 24, 2025
A new industry-wide study has revealed widespread support for the introduction of mandatory Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs) on products used in the UK’s built environment to address widespread concerns about greenwashing. The findings, published in the report Greenhushing: Silence is Costing Credibility , show that 86 percent of professionals surveyed believe that LCAs are essential to reduce confusion and rebuild trust in environmental claims.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Vox Open Sourced
JULY 22, 2025
Researchers study black swifts in Glacier National Park, Montana, in 2018. Cuts to the Park Service means the parks are missing out on species monitoring data. This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk Collaboration. Stories of struggle flow unceasingly from our public lands — here, a senior botanist pulled from invasive species removal to check campgrounds for unattended fires; there, a trail crew fired, leaving backcountry areas
Entrepreneur.com
JULY 23, 2025
Despite all the advancements in technology, billionaire investor Mark Cuban, 66, spends most of his day reading and responding to emails.
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Workplace Insight
JULY 21, 2025
A new report suggests that the quality of workplace environments could have a significant impact on the UK’s economic performance. According to a new report published by facilities management company MITIE, ineffective workspaces may be costing the economy up to £71.4 billion in GDP each year. The study claims to highlight how various physical and environmental workplace factors can affect employee productivity.
Vox Open Sourced
JULY 21, 2025
There exists an almost absurdly simple fix that could help ease the housing crisis. It would cost the government nothing, require deleting just five words from a 50-year-old federal law, and has enjoyed quiet support from housing researchers and leaders for decades. The target is an obscure regulation that requires every manufactured home to be built on a “permanent chassis” — a steel trailer frame that can attach to wheels.
NPR Technology
JULY 20, 2025
The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more. (Image credit: Tierney L.
Allwork
JULY 22, 2025
Remote work continues to lead job seekers’ preferences this year. A recent FlexJobs study reveals that 83% of applicants are more likely to apply for roles offering remote options, surpassing even salary and schedule flexibility in importance. Overall, 97% of respondents favor either fully remote or hybrid work arrangements, while only 3% seek full-time, in-office positions.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Success
JULY 23, 2025
According to a new study released by The American Staffing Association , workers have differing views on whether social media helps or harms one’s career. 44% of working Americans think an active social media presence is more likely to hurt their career rather than help it, and this hesitation towards social media in a professional setting isn’t a surprise.
Workplace Insight
JULY 24, 2025
New research suggests a worldwide shift in workplace strategy, with portfolio optimisation and better offices now the top priorities for corporate real estate leaders, overtaking cost reduction for the first time. JLL’s 2025 Occupancy Planning Benchmark Report found that 73 percent of respondents identified portfolio optimisation as their main focus, compared with 70 percent who cited cost reduction and improved reporting.
Jennie Lyon
JULY 22, 2025
If you have been paying attention to marketing trends lately, you know that artificial intelligence is everywhere. From tools that write your social captions to software that promises to run your entire funnel, it can feel like you are being bombarded with promises of “plug and play” success. But here is the truth: if you… The post The Beginner’s Guide to Using AI in Small Business Marketing appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.
NPR Technology
JULY 25, 2025
The grants fund a wide range of education programs, including migrant education, services for English language learners and adult education.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
Allwork
JULY 21, 2025
A financial crunch is looming for the U.S. office real estate market, as thousands of properties approach the end of their loan lifecycles. New data from Yardi Research estimates that nearly 14,000 office buildings — representing 33% of all office loans — are tied to mortgages that either have already matured or will do so by the end of 2027. That total debt amounts to nearly $290 billion.
Success
JULY 26, 2025
Behind every AI assistant , generated image and predictive model is a physical engine driving it all: the data center. These vast, energy-hungry sites have become the backbone of artificial intelligence, housing the chips, power and storage needed to train and run advanced systems. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta and OpenAI are now pouring billions into these futuristic centers, all competing to control the foundation of next-generation computing.
Workplace Insight
JULY 24, 2025
TRILUX has partnered with Sweco UK Ltd to deliver a circular lighting upgrade at the consultancy’s Maidenhead office. By refurbishing and upgrading the existing fluorescent luminaires, the project significantly reduced waste and improved the quality and efficiency of lighting in the open-plan workspace. Sweco UK Ltd, a leader in sustainable engineering and design, recently partnered with TRILUX to deliver a circular lighting refurbishment at its Maidenhead office.
Entrepreneur.com
JULY 21, 2025
One of the biggest barriers to scaling a business is the leader's inability to let go. Founders often become the bottleneck, unable to focus on strategic growth. The solution? Mastering the art of delegation.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
NPR Technology
JULY 24, 2025
After pressuring elite universities, the Trump administration is now focusing on George Mason. Education reporter Katherine Mangan discusses why GMU's president says it's a backlash to DEI efforts.
Allwork
JULY 21, 2025
Offices and remote workforces across 13 U.S. states could soon face increased disruption as electricity prices spike and grid reliability weakens. Why? The nation’s largest power grid, PJM Interconnection, is under strain from surging demand driven by AI and data center growth. These conditions are now fueling a sharp rise in energy costs that may ripple across commercial real estate and tech-enabled workspaces.
Success
JULY 23, 2025
Coach John Wooden is considered the gold standard in leadership. He didn’t just guide his team to 10 NCAA championships at UCLA; he rewrote the playbook on what it means to lead. Throughout his career, he influenced star athletes, coaches, businesses, communities and countless individuals looking for a different path to growth and success. The Wooden Effect lives on today because his life and legacy were devoted to far more than racking up wins on a stat sheet.
Workplace Insight
JULY 24, 2025
Registration is now open for the Amsterdam edition of the Workspace Design Show, Europe’s most essential workplace design and commercial interiors event, taking place on 5–6 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam. This year’s theme, Activate the Senses , invites attendees to experience the power of sensory design in shaping how we feel, focus, and function in the workplace.
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.
Entrepreneur.com
JULY 25, 2025
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NPR Technology
JULY 23, 2025
Utah's leaders worry skyrocketing home prices are keeping young people from creating wealth. It's among a growing number of states — red and blue — passing laws to promote more affordable places.
Allwork
JULY 23, 2025
Responding to an unfolding corporate crisis can be challenging and difficult enough for companies without having to deal with the added burden of combating disinformation about the situation. But that is exactly what happened to Astronomer, a data analytics company, that found itself caught up in a headline-making crisis it did not create. Its CEO was seen on a giant screen embracing a woman who was not his wife during a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts.
Success
JULY 25, 2025
“Lifelong learning” is more than a buzzword. It’s an ethos embodied by the world’s best leaders, constantly looking for ways to challenge themselves and inspire their teams. These are the top online leadership courses available now. 1. SUCCESS® Leadership Lab The SUCCESS® Leadership Lab is an 18-day virtual course combining expert-led lessons and live coaching curated to help you become more confident, goal-oriented and influential.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Vox Open Sourced
JULY 26, 2025
People cheer as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Michigan on April 29, 2025. | Scott Olson/Getty Images Project 2025 laid out the battle plan pretty clearly: Get rid of the Department of Education, shut off federal funding, take control of the accreditation system, and take down diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. And, in the end, change what students are encouraged to study and what professors are allowed to teach.
Entrepreneur.com
JULY 24, 2025
In the largest trial ever conducted on a four-day workweek, Boston College researchers found that the schedule had a positive and noticeable impact on employee well-being.
NPR Technology
JULY 24, 2025
The State Department has shuttered the team involved in South China Sea security, getting rid of top experts on the subject at a time when the administration says security in the region is a priority.
Allwork
JULY 25, 2025
Millennials have officially overtaken Generation X as the largest cohort of managers in the American workforce in 2025. This generational handoff marks more than a demographic curiosity—it’s potentially a major shift in how organizations are led, as millennials have a different management style than their predecessors. According to the semiannual Worklife Trends report by Glassdoor, millennials became the largest share of the managerial workforce in late June 2025, overtaking Gen Xers, who domin
Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry
Remote finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs—and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats have become more than just “growing pains”. They’re now liabilities. The challenge isn’t just team distribution, but building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.
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