Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The 2024 State of the Global Workplace report by Gallup sets out to provide a comprehensive analysis of employee experiences worldwide, revealing a large number of people who feel they are under increasing strain. Despite living in an era of remarkable technological and economic advancements, workers face significant challenges, with stress, disengagement, and declining mental health prominent in people’s daily working life.

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Energage

DECEMBER 3, 2024

How does age shape the workplace experience and what can HR professionals learn from their employee survey response patterns? Our People Science Team explored data across various survey statements and uncovered intriguing differences between the youngest and oldest age brackets in the workforce. These findings highlight the importance of understanding employees’ unique perspectives at different career stages and using this knowledge to drive meaningful action.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Bath-based workplace design firm Interaction is inviting dog owners across the UK to nominate their canine colleagues and share a photo of their pets at work. The aim of the competition to find Britain’s best office dog is to highlight the important role that dogs play in workplace wellbeing. In the UK, households bought 3.2 million pets during lockdown – that’s a lot of new dogs for employees to consider.

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TED Talks

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to take risks. Company and community builder Molly Graham shares three key skills to learn before jumping off the metaphorical cliff, outlining a path off the corporate ladder and into true professional and personal growth. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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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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Success

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Holiday gift giving is intended as a ritual to build and strengthen relationships, but it can have a dark side. Research that included surveys out of the United Kingdom and Norway indicated that many people associate Christmas with indulgence and overspending. Financial hardship was associated with borrowing money before Christmas, which could lead to more financial problems after the season ended.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

After years of adapting to hybrid and fully remote work models, many companies are now pivoting back to full-time in-office work or structured hybrid models, which is prompting questions about the future of workplace flexibility and what it means for employees and employers. According to the new Flex Index quarterly report, major companies such as Amazon, Dell, and The Washington Post announced plans for a full return to the office.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Second Home, the coworking space start-up founded in 2014 by Rohan Silva, a former special adviser to ex-U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, is on the brink of collapse. The company, which operates office spaces in London, Lisbon, and Los Angeles, is preparing to appoint administrators after filing an intention to do so, according to The Telegraph. Silva, who had been CEO and later a director of Second Home, stepped down in February and is no longer involved with the business.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Uncertainty has a way of making us pause and reflect, doesn’t it? Whether it’s shifts in the job market, changes in industries, or just the unpredictability of the times, many people are rethinking their paths. If you’ve been wondering how to pivot your career toward something more fulfilling, more exciting, or simply more within your control, now might be the perfect moment to explore what’s next.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Early planning and clear communication are key for balancing hybrid work schedules and holiday time off to maintain productivity and morale. Adjusting in-office days and creating a culture of trust helps preserve team collaboration and autonomy without causing burnout during the holiday season. Prioritizing mental health and balancing critical tasks with time-off needs can enhance employee well-being and ensure productivity continuity.

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Success

DECEMBER 3, 2024

My boys played with a drone in elementary school. When I saw the inexpensive toy nosedive in the backyard, I didn’t think their drone operating skills should be curated further. Fast forward to 2024, and ZipRecruiter states that the average annual pay for a drone pilot in the United States is $130,916 annually. A high salary for someone who doesn’t need an advanced education or to pass a challenging exam.

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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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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

More and more employees across the U.S. report feeling disconnected from their jobs. According to recent Gallup data , employees are seeking new job opportunities at the highest rate since 2015, but many are struggling to make the leap amid a cooling job market and economic uncertainties. This shift has been termed the “Great Detachment,” and while turnover rates may have slowed, experts warn that employee productivity and retention are still at risk.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A new poll from the the CIPD suggests that many UK employers believe young people aren’t ‘job-ready’ and lack important workplace skills, with a fall in earning and learning opportunities cited as a key reason. The new report, Changing Face of the Youth Labour Market , claims to uncover a number of worrying insights into employers’ perceptions of young workers and their readiness for working life.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The commercial real estate (CRE) industry has faced a tough year, but signs of recovery are emerging as the year closes, according to BisNow. With two interest rate cuts in the U.S. and more expected, the market outlook is improving, and businesses are gradually gaining confidence after the uncertainty surrounding events such as elections. Hiring activity has picked up in the industry during the second half of 2024, showing a marked improvement compared to last year and the earlier months of t

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

There are so many different theories on how to lead change. Tom Peters says we should not discuss change but organisational revolution (Peters,1991); Chris Argyris talks about change management as flawed advice (Argyris, 1985); Kotter puts forward a top down change transformation process (Kotter, 1995); Beer, Eisnestat and Spectors, discuss a bottom-up process (Eisnestat and Spectors, 1990) and that is just to name a few ways of looking at this aspect of leadership.

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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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DECEMBER 3, 2024

Belgium has introduced groundbreaking legislation that provides sex workers with the same employment rights as other workers. The law, which comes after years of activism, grants workers access to benefits such as official employment contracts, health insurance, maternity leave, and sick days, marking a significant alteration in the treatment of sex work.

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