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There’s a Better Way to Ask for Mentorship and Free Career Advice. Here’s How It Benefits Both Parties

Success

“Can I buy you a coffee and pick your brain?” It’s the phrase that strikes existential dread in the inboxes of accomplished professionals from a variety of industries. Those following in leaders’ footsteps, or trying to figure out how to ask for mentorship, have long asked for free career advice and tips on leveling up. But not all ask the right way, and the approach often impacts the answer they receive.

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How To Capitalize On Rising Premium Flexible Workspace Prices

Allwork

Premium workspaces are drawing prices up to 51% above the global average, driven by high demand and limited supply, especially notable in Grade A office spaces. Significant regional and city-level price variations exist, with regions like Europe, the Middle East, and Africa seeing a 10% increase and cities like Mexico City experiencing a 46% uplift.

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Younger people put far less emphasis on flexible working than older colleagues

Workplace Insight

Demand for flexible working options surged during the pandemic but has since become less important to people, according to ADP Research Institute’s People at Work 2024: A Global Workforce View [registration]. Overall, the survey of nearly 35,000 people in 18 countries suggests flexible working hours are important to 25 percent of workers, while 15 percent value flexible locations.

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Does Office Art Actually Matter?

Allwork

Art in the office improves mental health, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of community and cultural cohesion, making the workplace more enjoyable and collaborative. Featuring diverse artists and artwork that reflect varied backgrounds promotes inclusivity, multiculturalism, and reinforces organizational values and commitments to culture. Allowing employees to have input in art selection and placement provides a sense of agency and ownership, which is linked to increased professional performa

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

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

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The last 6 decades of AI — and what comes next | Ray Kurzweil

TED Talks

How will AI improve our lives in the years to come? From its inception six decades ago to its recent exponential growth, futurist Ray Kurzweil highlights AI’s transformative impact on various fields and explains his prediction for the singularity: the point at which human intelligence merges with machine intelligence. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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Navigating Political Conversations At Work: Tips For Employees And Managers

Allwork

Amidst growing geopolitical uncertainties, many employees are eager to engage in discussions on issues such as climate change, human rights, gender equality, and racism. But some employers are not prepared to facilitate these debates in the workplace. In highly diverse workplaces, conflicts among colleagues may escalate. However, providing adequate conflict resolution training and a positive, supportive environment can facilitate constructive political discourse at work.

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Coworking Laboratories Attracting New Industries To Flexible Workspaces

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Forget thought-labs and maker spaces. Coworking space providers are jumping in with the very base level of innovation: actual laboratories. Offering such industry-specific amenities and support for science researchers is a strategy that could attract unique companies to lease flexible workspaces. Switzerland-based Superlab Suissee is taking this novel approach to shared workspace by specifically targeting the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries with “ready-to-move-in” lab spac

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Introducing Planters by Bisley

Workplace Insight

We know that biophilic elements are key to boosting mental and physical wellness. The Bisley range of complementary planters are the perfect addition for bringing the outside in. The benefits of biophilia are endless, including reduced employee absenteeism, improved health, reduced stress levels, an increase in mood and mental restoration. And it’s something that many businesses have embraced with open arms.

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Hollywood Workers Win AI Job Protections

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Hollywood is accepting AI guardrails to protect union workers in an innovative deal that could inspire other sectors to adopt similar policies. Hollywood worker union The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has reached an agreement with major studios on terms regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and wage increases.

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Workspace Design Show triumphs again: get ready for two spectacular shows in London and Amsterdam

Workplace Insight

Workspace Design Show continues to innovate, expanding its diverse portfolio of exhibitors for the London and Amsterdam 2025 shows, and will feature Umbrella Furniture (pictured) as the lead partner for the talks areas at the 2025 London edition, designed by Gensler and Ryder Architecture. Launched in 2021, Workspace Design Show is a firmly established highlight of the global workplace event calendar.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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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Episode 533: Corey Poirier Talks About Finding Your Passion and Overcoming Public Speaking Fears

Productivityist

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Corey Poirier , a renowned speaker and author for a special double episode. We discuss the inspiration behind writing a parable-style book (like his book “The Enlightened Passenger” , the importance of passion in one’s work, and the unique challenges of stand-up comedy. Corey shares his journey of discovering his passion for speaking and teaching others how to find their own passion, providing listeners with practical advice a