Allwork
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Bolt, the Estonian rival to Uber, is enforcing a partial return-to-office mandate for its 4,000 employees, requiring them to be in the office 12 days a month, or roughly three days a week. This comes after CEO Markus Villig criticized staff for working remotely from vacation destinations like Bali, expressing concerns over disconnect and high attrition rates, according to Fortune.
Success
OCTOBER 25, 2024
In a world where business success depends not only on financial performance but on the health and happiness of its workforce, human sustainability has emerged as a key priority. The term refers to creating an environment where employees can thrive, both personally and professionally, without burning out or feeling undervalued. With increasing recognition of the link between employee well-being and long-term business success, leaders are under pressure to put their people at the heart of company
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Allwork
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer Charlie Scharf said on Thursday that the U.S. lender may lose $2 billion to $3 billion on its commercial real estate office loan portfolio. “We’ve reserved for all of it, so the balance sheet is de-risked, but it’s going to play out over three, four years,” Scharf said at an event. He added that commercial real estate is performing very well overall, adding that concerns about the industry are decreasing as interest rates decline.
BMT Office Administration
OCTOBER 25, 2024
We’ve already seen Disney’s mistake when it tried to muscle a grieving family into arbitration. Disney backed down. Uber—which, like a lot of companies these days, requires service providers to sign arbitration agreements—did not and was slapped back by a federal trial court. Uber doesn’t get a lift The facts aren’t difficult to follow: In 2018, Uber discovered one of its drivers had a 16-year-old criminal conviction and revoked his permission to work as driver.
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
TED Talks
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires reflect. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey !
Allwork
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Upwork, the Bay Area tech firm connecting freelancers with jobs, is laying off 21% of its workforce, affecting at least 160 employees based on its reported 800 staff at the end of 2023. The announcement came via a news release and SEC filing on Wednesday, alongside a WARN notice filed in California as required for mass layoffs. The WARN notice detailed 67 layoffs at Upwork’s Palo Alto office, including eight vice presidents and several directors and managers, with separations planned for Decembe
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Allwork
OCTOBER 25, 2024
A recent LinkedIn Workforce Confidence survey reveals that two-thirds of U.S. employees feel they “work to live.” This sentiment is particularly strong among finance professionals, researchers, program/project managers, administrative workers, and legal professionals. Despite claiming they don’t “live to work,” however, many employees struggle to disconnect during their time off.
Success
OCTOBER 25, 2024
“Undeniable”—that’s the message Erica Anderson Rooney has been known to carry on her wrist. It takes the form of a handmade friendship bracelet inspired by her daughter and the bracelet-making trend that Taylor Swift fans have ignited. Both the bracelet and the one-word mantra are emblematic of Rooney, who is simultaneously driven and down-to-earth in her roles as a human resources executive, keynote speaker, podcaster, career advancement coach, consultant and mother of two.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 25, 2024
In this Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with Chris Bailey , with a conversation centering on his book, Hyperfocus. We dive into the lessons he learned since the release of Hyperfocus and explore his approach to managing distractions and cultivating deep focus in a world full of noise. Chris also shares his thoughts on how meditation can enhance our ability to stay on track, drawing from his personal experiences and extensive research.
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