Allwork
AUGUST 15, 2024
The future of work emphasizes skills-based learning over traditional degrees, with human-centric soft skills becoming vital as AI automates routine tasks. AI is seen as a creative partner aiding in brainstorming and problem-solving, while also helping to manage workloads, alleviate burnout, and boost productivity, though perceptions of its impact can differ between executives and employees.
Success
AUGUST 15, 2024
Often, we think about how much we would like to learn to play the guitar, take up knitting or write a novel. But many of us only dream about finding time for a new hobby rather than committing to making it a priority. I’ve been saying I want to learn to speak Italian fluently for the last three years, but all I can manage is a few minutes of Duolingo each day—and when I travel or get busy with other activities, the first thing I drop from my to-do list is practicing my Italian.
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Allwork
AUGUST 15, 2024
Synchrony’s flexible work policy has significantly boosted inclusion and engagement across the company, with flexibility available to all employees, fostering a supportive environment. The company’s clear and permanent commitment to flexibility has made it an attractive employer, aiding in both recruiting and retaining talent amidst a competitive job market.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 15, 2024
Briefing Your Executive Being an Assistant comes with a wide array of responsibilities, but one of the most crucial tasks is ensuring your leader is fully prepared for any situation. Whether it's a high-stakes meeting, an important trip, or a one-on-one with direct reports, your job [.
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 15, 2024
Networking and IT company Cisco is strategically refocusing its efforts on AI and cybersecurity — a move that will streamline development operations, but also result in the layoff of thousands of employees, or 7% of its global workforce. Cisco’s new direction, which also marks its second round of layoffs this year , represents a major pivot for yet another tech giant adapting to changing industry demands and future work environments increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI
Success
AUGUST 15, 2024
Any parent who has taken extended time off work to raise their kids knows that trying to return to the workforce is a daunting task. Applications are met with questions about gaps on their resume—and if parents aren’t overlooked or rejected and do eventually get hired, the logistical nightmare of who picks up the kids from school or provides affordable child care during the nine-to-five workday adds a heap of stress onto balancing a new job with the responsibilities of family life.
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Success
AUGUST 15, 2024
Nobody could have predicted today’s C-suite leaders would need to know how to navigate artificial intelligence , let alone a pandemic, a volatile economy and global unrest. Given the unpredictable nature of the future unknowns, hiring teams have a unique challenge and an opportunity—finding leaders with timeless strengths. Laura Gassner Otting is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author ( Limitless and Wonderhell ) who has spent 25 years consulting with executives from the corner office to the O
Allwork
AUGUST 15, 2024
LinkedIn’s August 2024 Workforce Report shows summer hiring continued to slowdown from June to July, as recent college graduates continue to face challenges in finding good jobs. The data reveals national hiring experienced a decrease of 0.8% from June to July and a 7.9% drop compared to July 2023. As the rate of hiring slows, employers are also becoming more selective when they do publish a new job opening online.
BMT Office Administration
AUGUST 15, 2024
When the IRS outlined its next steps for employee retention credit fraud enforcement , it said it would begin sending out disallowance letters to the 10% to 20% of employers that clearly didn’t qualify for the credit. Those letters have now started to flow. Recipients—or, more likely, their lawyers—have noticed some egregious errors. Letter 105C If the IRS disallows your ERC claim, you will receive Letter 105C, Claim Disallowance.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 15, 2024
A new poll claims that a significant majority of voters who supported the new Labour government are in favour of transitioning the UK to a shorter working week. According to data collected by Survation and commissioned by The Autonomy Institute , 72 percent of Labour voters back the idea of a four-day work week. The survey, which included responses from 2,048 adults, specifically asked whether participants would support a government initiative to move towards a shorter working week, with no loss
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.
TED Talks
AUGUST 15, 2024
Conflict is the biggest barrier to tackling climate change, says youth advocate Victor Ochen. Having seen firsthand how war undermined Uganda's economic and environmental potential, he explains the need to address the shared root causes of conflict and climate issues — starting by empowering African youth. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 15, 2024
People are commonly blind to how much influence Generative AI (GenAI) has over their work, when they choose to enlist the support of technologies such as Chat GPT to complete professional or educational tasks, new research finds. The study, carried out by associate professors Dr Mirjam Tuk and Dr Anne Kathrin Klesse alongside PhD candidate Begum Celiktutan at Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University , claims to reveal a significant discrepancy between what people consider to be an
Success
AUGUST 15, 2024
President Joe Biden surprised Democrats and Republicans alike when he stepped down following intense scrutiny calling for him to drop out of the presidential race. Public perception of his physical and mental health , along with his older age, led to numerous callouts for him to reconsider pursuing leading the country for another four years. Regardless of political opinion, Biden’s resignation prompted Americans to take on a discussion both old as time yet as difficult to navigate as always: whe
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 15, 2024
An analysis by the European Central Bank (ECB) has raised concerns that several of the Euro zone’s leading banks may be inflating the value of commercial property, potentially obscuring the true state of their loan portfolios in a sector that is facing significant challenges. The analysis suggests that some banks are failing to properly account for the steep downturn in the commercial property market, which has been severely impacted by higher borrowing costs and weakened demand as busines
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
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