Allwork

AUGUST 12, 2025

About This Episode In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast , host Frank Cottle engages with Harun Biswas , Founder and CEO of UltraSoft Technologies and architect of UltraSoftBIS , the leading ERP‑style platform for flexible workspaces. With over three decades of experience building scalable, tech‑driven solutions for industry leaders like Regus (now IWG), Harun shares how data‑driven systems and generative AI are empowering workspace operators to transition from reactive manual effort to

AT&T

Success

AUGUST 11, 2025

Imagine a scenario where the leader of your organization has stepped down without advance notice and no one is ready to take their place. Or a similar situation: A company finds itself at a loss when an owner who kept his leadership expertise entirely to himself winds up in the hospital unexpectedly for several months. These are just two examples of why succession planning is essential for any size organization.

Retirement

Allwork

AUGUST 5, 2025

India’s commercial real estate sector is undergoing a major transformation as global occupiers prioritize sustainability. New data from ANAROCK Research shows that green-certified Grade A office space in the country’s seven largest office markets has surged by 65% since 2019, reaching approximately 530 million square feet in the first half of 2025—up from 322 million square feet six years ago.

2025

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 8, 2025

The UK’s commercial property market is showing sharply contrasting performances across key sectors at the midpoint of 2025, according to CBRE’s latest UK Real Estate Market Outlook Mid-Year Review. While the office market is benefiting from strong demand for premium office space and renewed overseas investment, the life sciences sector is seeing steady growth in funding but slower movement in transactions.

2025

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

Skills

The Assistant Room

AUGUST 7, 2025

Whether it’s a company restructure, a new leadership hire, a software rollout, or a global shift like hybrid working, change is a constant in today’s […] The post How To: Change Management for Assistants first appeared on The Assistant Room.

Management

Entrepreneur.com

AUGUST 5, 2025

Mehdi Zarhloul discusses how he built a thriving Las Vegas restaurant brand, Crazy Pita, and proves you don't have to wait for permission to succeed.

Restaurants

Success

AUGUST 5, 2025

Building trust as a leader is one of the most important factors in shaping workplace culture and team performance. When staff trust their leaders, they are more likely to communicate openly, collaborate effectively and stay engaged. Without trust, teams may experience low morale, poor accountability and high turnover. Trust in leadership is built through consistent actions, transparency, follow-through and a commitment to fairness.

Collaborate

Energage

AUGUST 11, 2025

Coaching isn’t just for executives or athletes. It’s for anyone ready to unlock potential and keep their team energized, aligned, and thriving along the way. This playbook offers eight no-fluff ideas to turn coaching into an everyday advantage, whether you’re leading a sales crew or a product team. We also included pro tips for even greater impact. These insights are built for the real world and ready to plug into your performance strategy right now, so let’s go.

Management

NPR Technology

AUGUST 5, 2025

Much of the public health agency's $9 billion budget had been in limbo but funds are finally flowing, according to CDC staffers, including for a key overdose prevention program.

Agencies

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 5, 2025

Over two fifths (41 percent) of businesses have emphasised the need for people to work in a physical workspace such as an office over the past year, according to a new poll from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). While most of the firms (67 percent) who require onsite working say it hasn’t impacted recruitment or retention, one in ten relevant businesses (9 percent) have seen staff leave in response.

2023

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.

Finance

Allwork

AUGUST 6, 2025

30% of full-time employees witnessed violence against coworkers within the past five years — up from 25% in 2024 — while 15% directly experienced violence themselves, an increase from 12% the previous year. This is according to Traliant’s new 2025 Employee Survey Report on Workplace Violence and Safety , which reveals a rise in reported incidents across U.S. workplaces.

Legal

Success

AUGUST 7, 2025

When ChatGPT was launched in November 2022, it caused some people to pause and wonder about the potential of artificial intelligence. Some called AI the future. Some saw it as a fling. And others didn’t care. Yet, less than three years later, it seems that AI is here to stay. Which means for many, learning AI leadership skills can be essential. Being a good leader or manager in this rapidly evolving AI era means embracing AI as a part of business and guiding others to do the same.

Skills

Entrepreneur.com

AUGUST 6, 2025

A CEO's reputation is tied to their company's success, so they must manage well, communicate clearly and provide expert guidance to build trust and handle crises.

Management

NPR Technology

AUGUST 8, 2025

Michigan's health director spent a year and $30 million building a work requirements system for Medicaid. The problems he encountered have him worried now that 40 states must do the same by 2027.

Health

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.

Finance

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 5, 2025

Looking to improve your productivity and elevate your performance as an assistant? This blog covers the key skills you need to manage your work with clarity and confidence—plus actionable strategies to stay organized, save time, and lead with impact.

Management

Allwork

AUGUST 11, 2025

Companies across the Americas are steadily closing the gap between expected and actual office attendance, according to CBRE’s 2025 Office Occupier Sentiment Survey. With hybrid work now a norm, firms are refining portfolio strategies, enforcing attendance policies, and reshaping workplaces to align with changing employee behaviors. Attendance Goals Within Reach, But Not Uniformly Office attendance is trending upward.

Goals

Success

AUGUST 7, 2025

If you’re stepping down as your company’s leader but still want to be involved in some way, you have options. Below, experts share insights on negotiating different types of involvement as part of your succession plan and strategies that can help ensure both you and your company flourish. Start early There are multiple ways to contribute to your company without leading it.

Negotiating

The Leader Assistant Podcast

AUGUST 10, 2025

Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant , an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers. In this spotlight episode of Annie’s show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about how to deal with a terrible executive. CONNECT WITH ANNIE Annie on LinkedIn Whole Assistant Website The Whole Assistant Podcast Email: annie@wholeassistant.com Whole Assistant Instagram ABOUT ANNIE Ann

AT&T

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.

Confidence

NPR Technology

AUGUST 6, 2025

This man in Mozambique is one of many who've received a cash sum with no strings attached. The Trump administration has criticized and curtailed the practice. Advocates are pushing back with evidence.

Entrepreneur.com

AUGUST 6, 2025

Visa is launching a Cybersecurity Advisory Practice in response to the growing threat that AI-generated voice scams are having on the banking industry.

Allwork

AUGUST 9, 2025

Hybrid work has created new possibilities for when and where we get things done, but it has also made time feel more fluid and, for many, more difficult to manage. Without the routines of a traditional office day, professionals are discovering that work can stretch across morning, afternoon, and evening with few natural breaks. Digital tools and flexible schedules allow greater freedom, but they also invite the constant pull of work into personal hours.

Calendars

Success

AUGUST 7, 2025

High-performance teams are the driving force behind some of the world’s most successful organizations. They’re made up of talented people who work well together toward a common goal, all fueled by trust, collaboration, and a clear sense of purpose. But these teams don’t just happen overnight—they’re built and led with intention. Leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining high-performing teams by setting the tone, reinforcing accountability and making an environment where ind

Collaborate

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.

2025

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 5, 2025

Executive teams are failing to keep pace with the demands of a world defined by constant disruption, according to a new report. The study, from consultancy Waldencroft , claims that most senior teams remain fragmented and reactive, with only a small proportion taking a strategic, enterprise-wide view. The report, The Executive Readiness Gap , draws on insights from 20 in-depth interviews and 40 surveys with Chief People Officers across a range of complex and international organisations.

Collaborate

NPR Technology

AUGUST 5, 2025

The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business — from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines to working on farms.

Entrepreneur.com

AUGUST 8, 2025

Meta reportedly offered one AI researcher a $1.5 billion compensation package. Here's how Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI stack up in the ongoing talent wars.

Google

Allwork

AUGUST 5, 2025

We know there are benefits of workers moving around when working. Research and practice indicate that changing buildings, workstations, and postures within a single day can enhance physical and mental health, space efficiency, and organizational collaboration. Yet worker movement is often portrayed as something to be tolerated – as a sacrifice required to achieve wins such as reduced real estate spending or cross-departmental exposure.

Promotion

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.

Finance

Success

AUGUST 6, 2025

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke publicly shared an internal memo titled “ Reflexive AI usage is now a baseline expectation at Shopify ” in which he says leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in daily tasks is now essential for Shopify employees. This shift underscores that AI is no longer a corporate nice-to-have but an existential necessity for the company’s long-term survival.

Skills

Vox Open Sourced

AUGUST 11, 2025

Jordon Farrell, who teaches 3- and 4-year-olds at Common Ground Childcare in Reston, Virginia, reads to two students prior to nap time. Common Ground Childcare has three full-time male workers. Josh Brooks hadn’t planned for a career taking care of young children, but in tenth grade he started spending time with his friend’s younger brother and discovered that he had a real knack for it.

Training

NPR Technology

AUGUST 6, 2025

Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act became a landmark law against racial discrimination, legal challenges heading to the Supreme Court could curtail its remaining protections for minority voters.

Legal

Entrepreneur.com

AUGUST 11, 2025

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2025

Speaker: Melissa Hurrington

What’s holding finance teams back isn’t just process inefficiency. It’s culture gaps, reactive mindsets, and missed opportunities to lead real change. In an era of disruption, finance leaders can no longer afford to operate on autopilot and the most resilient teams aren’t just efficient—they’re connected, talent driven, and culture-focused. Join Melissa Hurrington for an exploration into how finance leaders can evolve beyond process and numbers to create adaptive, people-powered teams that thriv

Finance