Workplace Insight
MAY 4, 2023
The final word? Of course not. Five years ago this month, we published an article that described how the quest for productivity had been supplanted almost entirely by a new emphasis on workplace wellbeing. It was the final nail in the coffin of scientific management and its central notion of the office as a factory, subject to rigid times and places of work and manufacturing’s culture of process, efficiency and productivity.
Allwork
MAY 4, 2023
A 2020 Stanford University study revealed that remote workers were 5% more productive than office-bound counterparts. By spring 2022, this figure rose to 9%. Companies offering remote work options can also save on cost-of-living expenses by hiring talent in more affordable regions, both domestically and internationally. Forward-thinking business leaders should seriously contemplate integrating remote work policies into their organizations.
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Success
MAY 4, 2023
Lais Pontes’ career changed drastically after having her third child. As the founder and president of a Florida-based public relations and branding agency, she had spent her pre-kid days making the most of the fun parts of her job, even attending events well into the evening. But after her third child was born, she had to shift priorities. “Before having multiple children, my agency took on a lot of work, such as fashion week shows, large festivals and other projects that did not fit into the tr
Allwork
MAY 4, 2023
Integrating technology into coworking spaces further enhances productivity. While there are various tools for collaboration and communication, analytics and productivity, there is one tool that stands out in its potential to transform coworking spaces: blockchain technology. Both blockchain technology and coworking spaces are based on the principles of collaboration and decentralization.
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
Success
MAY 4, 2023
Q: My company is in disarray, and I’m feeling unsettled. How do I cancel the noise around me and carry on? A: Peace amid the storm is something many of us crave. Let me start by saying: The storms will never fully cease. The nature of being alive on planet Earth is that you will experience your fair share of chaos. This is inevitable, which makes coping vital during times of chaos and noise.
Allwork
MAY 4, 2023
What’s going on: Unity Software – a well-known video game software developer – is planning to lay off approximately 600 employees, according to a recent SEC filing. The software company is on the growing list of tech companies that have already announced massive layoffs in 2023. This is Unity Software’s third round of layoffs in recent months.
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Allwork
MAY 4, 2023
What’s going on: Following WeWork’s plea with shareholders to approve a reverse stock split – a move that would consolidate the company’s shares into fewer higher-priced stocks – the Credit Rating Agency S&P Global Ratings chose to downgrade the company to an SD rating. However, the move to downgrade the company’s credit was not directly related, according to Commercial Observer.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 4, 2023
How to be an Assistant that adds value As an Assistant, your work must be seen as more than just a support role. You can add value in expected and unexpected ways – from becoming an expert at streamlining systems and processes to developing relationships with [.
Workplace Insight
MAY 4, 2023
The vast majority of UK office landlords do not have a sustainability strategy in place despite evidence showing that it would increase the attractiveness of their properties to tenants, according to a new poll commissioned by infinitSpace in partnership with The Instant Group. The survey defined a strategy as several policies with an overall aim to reduce greenhouse emissions and/or promote environmentally friendly practices.
Allwork
MAY 4, 2023
What’s going on: On Thursday, the White House announced a $140 million dollar investment to develop seven new artificial intelligence research hubs in the U.S., according to CNBC. Funding for the new hubs comes from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which has worked in collaboration with other federal agencies, higher education institutions, and stakeholders.
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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