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Side Hustles Soar As Workers Struggle To Keep Up

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A growing number of Americans are taking on second jobs or side hustles to boost their income, driven by rising living costs and a strong labor market that offers more gig work opportunities. For many, these additional jobs provide a way to make ends meet, but they also come at a personal cost impacting sleep, mental health, and family time. Workers from various fields are increasingly juggling multiple roles.

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The C-Suite Executive Assistant: Defining Excellence

Office Dynamics

Master the elite skills needed to thrive as a C-Suite Executive Assistant. Learn key strategies, essential responsibilities, and how to elevate your executive's success.

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The “Productivity Revolution” Has Lost Its Way

Productivityist

In 1991, Peter Drucker wrote in Harvard Business Review that the greatest management challenge of the coming decades wouldnt be improving manual labor productivitywe had already optimized that. Instead, the real challenge would be the productivity of knowledge work. He warned that while manual work followed a clear process and had visible outputs, knowledge work was murkier, less defined, and often mismanaged.

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How To Design A Quietly Revolutionary Office That Lets You Focus Amid Chaos

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In todays open-office environments, noise is a big distraction, but it isnt the only one. Visual interruptions like coworkers moving, chatting, or even impromptu snacking can disrupt focus. The Acoustic Lounge leverages ROOMs proven acoustic insulation technology combined with 59-inch high panels to block visual stimuli and provide a sense of privacy, creating a distraction-free environment amid the chaos of open offices and hybrid work environments.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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The EQ Advantage

Success

Eli Itzhakis locksmith business, Keyzoo , was booming and fully focused on scaling adding more trucks, optimizing routines and hiring new technicians. Amid this growth, Itzhaki had to dismiss a technician for chronic lateness. It was only when the technician broke down during the exit interview that Itzhaki discovered the real reason behind the employees tardiness: a severe family issue.

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Employers Don’t Want To Hire New Grads — Can Young Professionals Turn The Tide In 2025?

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Hiring managers are increasingly reluctant to hire Gen Z graduates due to concerns about work ethic, professionalism, and interview preparedness. Employers report that recent graduates lack real-world experience, essential technical competencies, and soft skills. Collaboration between employers and educational institutions is needed to bridge the skills gap and better prepare graduates for the workforce.

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Take up of flexible office space hits highest levels since 2019

Workplace Insight

Research from Savills and its specialist firm Workthere claims that take-up of flexible office space from operators across the UK reached just over 1.06 million sq ft in 2024, which is the highest level since 2019 and 12 percent above the total reached in 2023. In line with this growth, Workthere suggests that transaction levels were also up 35 percent, despite a moderate drop in enquiries by 12 percent from a 2023 peak (based on a 2022 index).

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Trump Rejects Labor Deals Made Before His Inauguration

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Donald Trump said on Friday that any collective bargaining agreements reached with federal workers within 30 days of his inauguration will not be approved, the latest salvo in the U.S. president’s bid to remake the federal workforce. In a memo addressed to the heads of all executive departments and agencies, Trump said former U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration purposefully finalized collective bargaining agreements with federal employees in its final days “in an effort t

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Using An AI Tutor Now Is Key To Future Work Success, Says Nvidia’s CEO

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has advice for those wanting to keep up with the future, and not fall behind: Start using the digital educator sitting in your back pocket. Algorithms can pump out subject matter quickly, from a broad or specific lens, tailored to each individuals learning style. Huang countered the notion of AI taking over human responsibilities and becoming a job killer.

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Federal Employees Even Remotely Linked To DEI Sent On Leave

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Dozens of U.S. government workers linked to diversity initiatives but whose jobs are not directly related to diversity, equity and inclusion have been placed on leave after President Donald Trump ordered the elimination of DEI positions, the Washington Post reported on Saturday. The Post said its findings suggest some federal agencies may be using the order by Trump, a Republican, to broadly target “people who have expressed interest or participated in programs related to” DEI.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.