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Most people don’t worry that they are about to be replaced by artificial intelligence

Workplace Insight

Despite all of the recent debate around the rapidly increasing abilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new poll from ID Crypt Global , suggests that more than 80 percent of people have no concern that the technology is going to replace them in the workplace. Thanks to the recent rise of Chat GPT and other rival chatbots, the debate around AI has heated up with people all over the world debating both the good and bad of allowing autonomous technology into our lives, homes, and workplaces.

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Job Seekers Are More Reluctant Than Ever To Relocate

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What’s going on: New survey data published by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. reveals that just 1.6% of job seekers relocated for a new position in the first quarter of 2023. This was down from 3.7% in the final quarter of 2022 and 4.6% in the first quarter of 2022. The data reveals that this is the lowest level on record. Challenger, Gray & Christmas conducts a quarterly survey, and it utilized data from over 3,000 job seekers across the U.S.

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How Ice Cream Gave Hap Cameron Purpose & Inspired Him to Open Happy Cones

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When Hap Cameron turned 30 on 11/11/11, he had just summited Mount Kilimanjaro and was watching the sun rise from Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point—a poignant feat that was the symbolic cherry on top of a layered life goal of working and living on every continent by the time he was 30. Since Africa was the final continent on his list, the photo captured a scenic closure.

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WeWork CEO Stepping Down Amidst Dire Financial State

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What’s going on: WeWork’s CEO Sandeep Mathrani is stepping down from his leadership role within the company. The shared workspace provider made the announcement on Tuesday and stated that the decision is effective May 26. WeWork’s Board Member David Tolley will serve as the company’s interim CEO. Mathrani, who was appointed as WeWork’s CEO in 2020, is moving on to a new role with New York-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners, according to Reuters.

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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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Lessons from losing my mind | Andy Dunn

TED Talks

Neurodiversity and innovation often go hand in hand, but does that mean visionary entrepreneurs get a free pass to say and do anything they want? Bonobos founder and mental health advocate Andy Dunn shares his experience navigating bipolar I in the midst of running a successful startup, offering lessons learned on his journey to wellness and steps to create a future where everyone is able to "dream crazy dreams" -- while being held accountable.

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Driving Sustainable Change: Advice for Facilities Managers

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We all know about the impact on the planet due to global climate change, and it’s clear that everyone — especially those working for large corporations, has a responsibility to take action. For facility managers, it’s important to lead by example. These managers should incorporate sustainable practices into their own routine and encourage their colleagues to do the same.

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Workload and personal appearance now main sources of workplace anxiety

Workplace Insight

A new poll from The Adaptavist Group claims that three-quarters of UK office workers now say they experience workplace anxiety, with a little over one-quarter saying it happens often to almost all the time. This is a significant shift from just nine months ago when only 38 percent of respondents in Adaptavist’s Reinventing Work study said they suffered from anxiety upon returning to work.

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OpenAI CEO Asks Congress To Regulate AI

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What’s going on: OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman testified before Congress on Tuesday to share insight into the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence. Altman’s company is behind the increasingly popular ChatGPT, a technology being utilized by businesses and organizations around the world. During his testimony, he expressed to lawmakers the need to pass regulations.

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APAC region leads the world in return to office bookings, report claims

Workplace Insight

A new report from Eptura [registration] claims that there has been a global wave of return to office bookings led by the Asia Pacific market, including a worldwide 338 percent increase in collaborative room bookings, 76 percent room booking check-in rate, 35 percent increase in visitor check-ins, and 3 percent increase in site inspections. The report draws on a representative sample of more than six thousand organisations within Eptura’s global customer base to showcase emerging patterns in how

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Environmental concerns and wellbeing continue to dominate BCO Awards

Workplace Insight

The BCO Awards for the South of England and South Wales have been announced, with recognition going to six office buildings across the region. Held at The City Hall in Cardiff, the BCO’s annual South of England and South Wales Awards Dinner claims to recognise projects that demonstrate best practice in office design, fit-out, operation and sustainability, setting the standard for excellence across the sector.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.

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Ahrend UK and Techo UK to merge with opening of joint showroom at Clerkenwell Design Week

Workplace Insight

Ahrend UK and Techo UK have announced their merger which becomes effective on the first of July 1st. The move will see the companies operate under the global name Royal Ahrend and will be evident at the opening of a renovated joint showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week in London from May 23rd to 25th, 2023. The Techo name will continue to exist as a distinctive product brand and will be part of the Royal Ahrend brand portfolio.

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