Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Humans are exposed to poor air quality and pollution almost everywhere. The World Health Organization estimate that 99 percent of the world’s population breathe in polluted air each day. Chess players competing indoors are no exception – and it can affect their performance. A recent study conducted by researchers from Maastricht University (Netherlands) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) analysed the quality of chess moves across multiple German chess tournaments.

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Office work strongly correlates with aches and pains in the shoulders, upper and lower back, elbows, and wrists/hands. The myofascial release technique is one of the most effective techniques physical therapists use to relieve musculoskeletal discomfort. Ergonomic office supplies are a good way to mitigate pain the the long-term, but simple lacrosse balls can be used to effectively self-administer myofascial release therapy any time.

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When you’re a small business or home business owner, it can be hard to stay on top of all the tasks and projects that you need to complete. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of just what to focus on first. By learning how to effectively triage your projects and tasks, you can make sure you’re spending your time on the most important tasks and keep your business headed in the right direction with less stress.

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What’s going on: As ChatGPT and similar AI tools captivate public attention, a recent Fishbowl survey revealed that more than one-third of workers used these technologies to complete job tasks. This marks a rise from the 27% of professionals who answered the same question in an earlier January Fishbowl survey. Out of the 68% of respondents who claimed to use AI tools for their tasks, the majority did not inform their employers.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

What are you passionate about ? Passion is what drives us. It’s what gets us up and keeps us going. The things you are passionate about are the things that will make you successful. As we reflect this month on humility in leadership , I want to provide some insight into how you use your passion and your successes to help other people. Everyone has overcome something to be where they are today.

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What’s going on: Zoom has announced that it would be cutting approximately 1,300 jobs due to decreasing demand for their video conferencing services, and incur a charge of up to $68 million as a result. Zoom CEO Eric Yuan added that he would reduce his own pay by 98% in the upcoming fiscal year, as well as renounce his bonus. Analysts predict that the company’s revenue only increased by 6.7% in 2022, compared to the more than fourfold growth seen during the previous year.

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What’s going on: This week, Google announced the launch of Apprentice Bard , a chatbot service equipped with artificial intelligence capable of generating text and other content for its search results. Apprentice Bard is seen as a direct response to the challenge of Microsoft’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, which has made waves in recent months.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with fellow Canadian, Marc Champagne. Marc is the author of the book “ Personal Socrates “ We had a great conversation about how the book was created through Baron Fig’s new book imprint, and the various mental fitness practices and reflective questions that are shaping the lives of some of the most successful and brilliant thinkers in the world, both past, and present.

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What’s going on: On Tuesday, Ebay revealed that it was trimming its staff by 4% , amounting to 500 positions being cut. CEO Jamie Iannone revealed that, after carefully considering the global macroeconomic climate for the last few months, the company concluded that downsizing was the best option. Why it matters: The cuts will allow eBay’s ability to provide superior experiences for its clients according to Iannone, an argument that many other companies conducting layoffs have m

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Height-adjustable tables have become a staple in the home and office environment, offering users variety and comfort regardless of the tasks at hand. These pieces offer immense flexibility, but what if that flexibility could be pushed even further? What if a table could naturally provide more mobility, agility and range, broadening its multi-use capabilities—creating an instant workspace?

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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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What’s going on: Demand for workspaces near London’s Elizabeth Line station has experienced a remarkable spike since opening last spring, according to new data from WeWork. A survey conducted by Cushman & Wakefield indicated that office rents had increased by as much as 123% between 2008, when the Elizabeth Line was granted royal assent, and 2022, when it opened.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A new CIPD survey of business leaders claims there is a significant mismatch between the scale of the challenge that workplace issues currently pose to businesses and how often workforce issues and people data are discussed by senior leaders. In response, the CIPD is warning that organisations are unlikely to perform well in the long term unless decisions taken at a board and executive management level are informed by an in-depth and evidence-based understanding of the value and risk their workf

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

What is a four-day workweek? It’s not a trick question. Is it four 10-hour days or four eight-hour days? If it’s the former, you risk employee burnout. If it’s the latter, you’re betting employees can work smarter by doing the same work in 80% of the time. Four-day workweeks of either kind are being floated as part of the answer to recruiting employees in a still resilient (read: tight) labor market.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

One unintended but welcome result of the new fixation with AI is that many of the people who became experts on the workplace in 2020 are now experts on AI. You’ll find them on social media and they’ll have written a book about it by May to sit on the shelf alongside the one about hybrid working and The Great Resignation. So, if you want some certainty about where generative AI taking us, go talk to one of them because people who know about the subject seem to have little or no idea.

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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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TED Talks

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

If you think democracy is some kind of inevitable, default setting for the world, then you aren't going to have it for very long, says historian and author Timothy Snyder. From World War I to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Snyder dives into the structures that uplift and tear down political systems, offering a historical perspective on the current state of democracy around the world as well as the patterns of thought that lead to tyranny.

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What’s going on: After President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law last August, a report from nonprofit Climate Power shows that over 100,000 clean energy jobs have been created across America. These roles include electricians, mechanics, construction workers, technicians, as well as roles within the solar and electric vehicle manufacturing sectors.

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