Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2023
Most jobs involve tasks we don’t like. But should we complete these unpleasant tasks in one fell swoop or split them up into bite-sized portions and spread them out over time? According to new research from Trinity Business School, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and the University of Wuppertal, it is actually a good idea to do the tasks you don’t like in one go.
Success
APRIL 18, 2023
Born and raised within the patriarchal Franco dictatorship in Spain, Tania Vasallo was used to being told what she could or couldn’t do. She got her first taste of freedom when she moved to the United States for school, and now, 20 years later, Vasallo holds many titles: speaker, mentor, coach, consultant, business owner, philanthropist, investor, mother and wife.
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Allwork
APRIL 18, 2023
Successful employee resource groups (ERGs) are established through robust planning, careful implementation and regular evaluation. Firm, continuous, top-down commitment is essential to the longevity of a successful black and minority ethnic ERG. C-Suite executives should understand the business case for establishing ERGs and ensure that time, finances and other resources are allocated to the groups.
Success
APRIL 18, 2023
Is the American Dream attainable if you’re from a small country town? The immediate answer seems to be no, and yet, Kountry Wayne—comedian, author and entrepreneur—did not grow up in a place where dreams come true. Instead, he was raised in Millen, Georgia. It’s a town where poverty, limited resources and the “country boy” stigma can make or break you.
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
Tips From T. Marie
APRIL 18, 2023
Working from home can be both rewarding and challenging. While the freedom and flexibility to work on your own terms is great, it can be difficult to stay focused and productive in a home environment. One of the best ways to stay on task and maximize productivity is to set up a home office that is designed specifically for work. In this post, I’ll share some tips on how to set up a home office that boosts productivity.
Allwork
APRIL 18, 2023
What’s going on: Hospital systems such as Providence and Advocate Health, two of the country’s largest health systems, are using ‘gig apps’ like ShiftKey and CareRev to attract nurses. ShiftKey enables employees to place bids on hospital shifts. CareRev’s app helps hospitals change their pay rates to match the demand for nurses, decreasing the price of popular shifts and boosting them for those who choose to work overnights and holidays, according to WSJ.
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Allwork
APRIL 18, 2023
What’s going on: With relocation benefits making a resurgence, many employers are now footing the bill for employees to move both domestically and internationally – a clear indication of how eagerly organizations are welcoming staff back to the physical workplace, according to WSJ. Why it matters: The new trend can be found on Job posting websites within the U.S.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2023
Organisations that lack explicit norms around hybrid working can increase the likelihood of an employee leaving by 12 percent, according to a new report from Gartner [paywall]. The report claims that the most successful hybrid models encompass three main categories of explicit norms that increase visibility, enable flexibility, and foster connections.
Allwork
APRIL 18, 2023
What’s going on: Health researchers at The University of South Australia found that a shorter work week directly contributes to less burnout, stress and improved mental health in the workplace. According to Professor Carol Maher, a Senior Researcher at UniSA, “This study provides empirical evidence that people have healthier lifestyle patterns when they have a short break, such as a three-day weekend.
Jennie Lyon
APRIL 18, 2023
How often do you sign up for a brand’s emails? If you’re like me, you most likely only subscribe to an email list if you KNOW you’re going to get VALUE from the emails. Because let’s face it, there are certain brands that I absolutely adore, but I’m only signing up for their newsletters if… The post Top 10 Proven Strategies to Build Your Email List + Freebies appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services Inc.
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.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2023
We’re all familiar with the circular economy in some shape or form. We know the principles of recycling materials back into the original product to create a perfectly circular model of sustainability. But in practice, as architects and designers are finding, the development of the circular economy not quite so simple. Circular design is possible now, but we have to start with circles that are slightly wonkier than we might like.
Workplace Insight
APRIL 18, 2023
A new poll claims that technical difficulties are among the most common excuses for not working by remote workers. Unexpected family events, sick family members, and other family emergencies come second with 18 percent. Other work obligations like attending a virtual meeting, or urgent tasks that require immediate attention are at the end of the list with 10 percent.
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