Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: More business leaders and companies are updating work environment policies to encourage employees to return to office work, typically in the form of hybrid work. Computer World reports that a growing number of employers are arguing that productivity offered in an office setting cannot be replicated in a remote work environment.
Productivityist
AUGUST 2, 2023
In this enlightening episode, I engage in a meaningful (and productive) conversation with Marc Lesser. Marc is a multifaceted leader with roles as a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher. With an MBA from New York University, he has founded three companies and authored five books, notably “Finding Clarity” His passion for integrating mindfulness into leadership culminated in the “Search Inside Yourself” program at Google, an influential initiative that married emotional i
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Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various sectors, threatening to automate numerous jobs across different industries. According to a World Economic Forum (WEF) study, AI could automate approximately 83 million jobs globally by 2027. Other estimates from Goldman Sachs suggest an even higher potential for job losses (up to 300 million), according to Chamber of Commerce.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 2, 2023
A new study commissioned by Great Western Railway claims to reveal striking generational differences in attitudes towards remote working and its impact on mental health. The research, which explored the effects of remote working on different age groups, highlights a growing concern regarding the isolation experienced by older employees compared to their younger counterparts.
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
Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: Researchers from the University of Oregon , along with collaborators from other institutions, published a study in the American Economics Review which reveals that American workers who value job benefits, such as paid time off and remote work options, would choose to have these benefits over higher wages. By analyzing survey data, they found that 20% of employees preferred a job with better conditions even if it offered a 40% lower wage.
BMT Office Administration
AUGUST 2, 2023
While some scammers and phishers are using the U.S. mail for their own nefarious purposes, the main avenues for tax scams remain email and text messaging—these methods reach many more people at a fraction of the cost of a stamp. It would be good to inform employees about these scams. Economic impact payments Remember the three checks everyone got from the government during the teeth of the pandemic?
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Workplace Insight
AUGUST 2, 2023
After two years on Brighton seafront, FOOTPRINT+ will relocate to London for 2024. The sustainability event’s new home will be Old Billingsgate Market; re-purposed by partner Marco Goldschmied of RSHP in 1985-88 for National Westminster Bank Plc. The building itself enjoyed a low-carbon retrofit, from the 19th century’s largest fish market to a central London prime event space.
Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: In Australia, the Finance Sector Union has asked the Fair Work Commission to intervene against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (CBA) mandate requiring employees to spend half their working hours in the office, according to Fortune. It’s reported that this action follows complaints that the bank’s decision was made without consultation, violated existing contracts, and negatively impacted employees with childcare or family responsibilities.
Success
AUGUST 2, 2023
I first encountered Coral Vita President and Co-founder Gator Halpern on the Summit at Sea expedition aboard Virgin Voyages. The cruise is an iteration of an annual global meeting hosted by Summit that Jody Levy, the organization’s global director, CEO and owner, says is “a foundation to nurture and connect the makers across the planet, as well as entrepreneurs, investors, people that are really committed to making our world the best it can be.” There were numerous talks every day of
Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: Despite the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes aimed at combating inflation, the labor market has again shown signs of resilience. The U.S. labor market recorded a small decline in job vacancies and layoffs in June, according to the recent Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The number of employment openings dropped to 9.58 million, the lowest since April 2021 and down from 9.62 million in May, according to CNBC.
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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