Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
There is a growing demand to deliver technologically advanced workplaces in a humane and timeless manner. Smart offices are the need of the hour. . Humanistic strategies include designing workplaces for the well-being of people, responding to the new requirements of COVID guidelines, ergonomics, universal accessibility and biophilia, through the use of technology. .
Success
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Things were starting to unravel, but I needed to stay positive. In 2005, Primerica’s almost decade-long partnership with Citigroup had reached the point where we just didn’t fit within their environment anymore. It was causing problems for both them and us. Around Christmas that year, things had escalated to the point where we had to call a meeting with their CEO to find a solution that would help both companies.
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Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Flexible space is a growing, evolving sector, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement. . In particular, the male-to-female balance in top positions is under scrutiny. . Jane Sartin, executive director of the U.K.’s Flexible Space Association, shares insights on how women in flexible space can advance their careers and empower others along the way. .
Success
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Customers, employees and stakeholders demand increasingly more from businesses. Unfortunately, hierarchies and centralization prevent companies from evolving and responding as fast as they need to. A 2020 study of 28 companies revealed that 100% of organizations with decentralized management structures experienced positive market-cap growth, while only 33% of companies with traditional structures could say the same.
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
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Is the era of mass remote work over? Some business leaders are hoping so. . In recent months, cities have reported an uptick in public transportation use as companies take a leap of faith and bring workers back into the office. However, the battle between employee and employer demands still isn’t totally resolved. . Even the biggest proponents of in-office arrangements know this, too.
TED Talks
DECEMBER 7, 2022
"If we take care of the land, the land takes care of us," says Indigenous leader Valérie Courtois. As climate change continues to devastate the planet, Indigenous guardians are helping to honor our responsibility to the land, monitoring water quality, conducting research and working to restore key species. Courtois invites us all to support the guardians working to ensure that humanity has a future on Earth -- and to discover that healing the land can transform us as well.
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Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 7, 2022
New research from City & Guilds suggests that the odds are being stacked against young people’s futures and career aspirations – particularly the most disadvantaged. Following a trend of chronically high youth unemployment, the poll of 5,000 18-24-year-olds living in the UK claims that 13 percent are currently unemployed (not in work or studying) and a further 3 percent are economically inactive – equating to approximately 859,000 young adults out of work and education across the UK.
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Career cushioning is the newest trend to emerge as professionals around the world brace for more uncertainty in 2023. . Previously, quiet quitting became a major fear for leaders as employees became comfortable doing what is expected at their jobs, rather than going above and beyond. . However, career cushioning is becoming the less-severe cousin of quiet quitting, which sees workers reskilling and upskilling on their own time, while window shopping for new positions in case they become victim
Workplace Insight
DECEMBER 7, 2022
A study from Unispace claims that the majority of workplaces are not set up to enable staff to work to their best ability. The results of the poll of 3,000 office workers and 2,750 employers across Europe, found that despite 78 percent of businesses stating that their office has been set up to enable staff to be creative and productive, over half (52 percent) of employers noted that creativity and innovation among their employees increased while work from home guidance was in place.
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Despite the belief of many business leaders, remote workers are still engaged — sometimes even more than in-person professionals. . Although companies have warmed up to the concept of giving employees choice in when and where they work, several organizations are still torn about the arrangement and ushering employees back into the office. . The main reason for doing so?
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.
Productivityist
DECEMBER 7, 2022
If Jennifer Smith is right, the way anyone shares how-to knowledge is about to change forever. A former VC and McKinsey consultant turned accidental CEO, she interviewed more than 1,200 business leaders on a quest to understand everything there is to know about processes, best practices, and productivity. Now with her startup Scribe , she’s empowering people to own their processes by building the world’s first operating system for know-how.
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
A recession is near according to Goldman Sachs’ CEO David Solomon. . According to the banking company’s leader, there is a two-out-of-three chance that the U.S. enters a recession next year, particularly if the stock market continues to fall. . Solomon gave a mere 35% possibility of a “soft landing,” where inflation cools and keeps the economy from entering a full-throttle recession. .
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The UK wants to expand its right-to-request flexible work policy as the region prepares for an inevitable shift to hybrid and remote working. . Current policy allows UK employees to request a flexible work arrangement once per year, but the new Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill would give workers the chance for two requests. . Employers will also be required to discuss with employees why their application may be denied, as well as any other options they can provide, in the intro
Allwork
DECEMBER 7, 2022
To reduce employee fears about returning to the office, encouraging everyone to get the new booster is an excellent strategy. . Employees and leaders receiving booster shots helps benefit company bottom lines by reducing sick days, addressing worker resistance to coming to the office, minimizing PR fiascos, and helping executives be on the front lines of stakeholder capitalism. .
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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