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What DEI gets wrong — and how to do it right | Paolo Gaudiano

TED Talks

Social entrepreneur Paolo Gaudiano explains why many companies are taking the wrong approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — by overly focusing on one thing. To avoid backlash and costly turnover, he shows the key change leaders can make to create thriving, equitable workplaces while also increasing profits. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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3 Experts Share How To Get The Most Out Of Flexible Work Models

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Enhanced work-life balance, improved diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the fostering of communication and collaboration are key advantages of hybrid and remote work models. Organizations must address challenges such as supporting middle managers, ensuring transparency, and tailoring hybrid policies to fit diverse work roles and industry demands.

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Alexa von Tobel Explains How to Teach Kids Financial Literacy in New Book Money Matters

Success

Alexa von Tobel is a full-time investor, the founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital and author of the New York Times bestselling book Financially Fearless. She’s also a mother of three—two daughters and one son—and perhaps unsurprisingly, she started sharing financial wisdom with her kids not long after they could walk. Now, von Tobel is helping set other parents and their children up for financial success with a new children’s book, Money Matters : A Guide to Saving, Spending, and Ev

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How Is AI Changing Coworking Management Software?

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Maximize revenue and ensure efficient space utilization through analysis of data you’re already collecting. Enhance member experience through AI-powered recommendation engines that analyze preferences, work habits and interactions to suggest relevant events and amenities. Improve operational efficiency and provide personalized support by leveraging AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants to handle inquiries, bookings and feedback in real-time.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

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

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How to Deal with Professional Development Overload

Eat Your Career

The Eat Your Career community is full of passionate learners, and I’m one too. We love to soak up new information and expand our horizons. But there’s a point when being an enthusiastic learner can turn into professional development overload. I’ve experienced it and I know many of you have as well. Acquiring knowledge is very beneficial, but trying to implement everything at once can be overwhelming (and really, it’s impossible!).

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Britain’s Job Market Shows Signs Of Recovery

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In May, Britain experienced its mildest decline in permanent job hires in over a year — signaling a possible recovery in the recruitment market, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). The Bank of England is closely monitoring this trend as it considers future interest rate cuts. Temporary staffing billings also saw the smallest drop since January, according to Reuters.

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Industrious Acquires WeWork’s Former NYC Headquarters

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WeWork Inc. recently lost its former New York City headquarters to competitor Industrious. Industrious secured a 10-year management contract for office space at Tower 49 in midtown Manhattan, where WeWork previously operated. WeWork moved its headquarters to Union Square in its final days of bankruptcy. WeWork’s court-approved exit from bankruptcy enabled them to cut debt and dispose of loss-making leases, according to Bloomberg.

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The Intersection Of Purpose And Pleasure

Productivityist

The intersection of purpose and pleasure is a fascinating crossroad. And I’m trying to tip the balance towards the former. My conversation with Mark Mears on A Productive Conversation ( listen here ) stirred a deeper dive into this realm. We often chase quick shots of pleasure, fleeting moments of joy that have the lifespan of a mayfly. But recently, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn towards simple, sustained pleasures, a direct outcome of my purpose-driven life.

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Fiona Cousins appointed new President of CIBSE

Workplace Insight

CIBSE has announced the appointment of Fiona Cousins as its new President. Fiona, who holds several senior roles at Arup, brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to advancing sustainability and broadening the focus on building performance in the industry. Fiona takes over the presidency from Adrian Catchpole, to whom she extended heartfelt thanks for his contributions, especially in promoting STEM Ambassadors in schools and the certified practice initiatives.

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Hunch Confirmed: 25% Of Bosses Hoped RTO Mandates Would Make Workers Quit

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They’re finally saying the quiet part out loud: 25% of executives and 20% of HR professionals hoped return-to-office (RTO) mandates would encourage staff to quit. The admissions were part of a study by HR software company BambooHR , in which 1,500 employees were surveyed — one third of whom work in HR. It found that RTO mandates are essentially back-channel layoffs, which have negatively impacted post-COVID work culture.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

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.