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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Amazon.com will implement safety measures at all of its U.S. facilities to settle a federal agency’s claims that it failed to prevent workers from developing back problems and other ergonomic injuries, the agency said on Thursday. Amazon settled a series of complaints by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) involving 10 facilities across the country, which were set to go to trial before administrative judges next year, OSHA said in a release.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

After a politically turbulent year, many employers are finding their workplaces more divided, with political views being brought into the office and the lines between free speech and inappropriate discussion increasingly blurred. So it’s important for firms to understand how to approach the potentially fractious issue of workplace politics. Just recently, a former UKIP councillor claimed that she was subject to bullying and harassment by her charity employer for expressing pro-Brexit views

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Over the last decade, Masato Shiota brought his papermaking business back from the brink, paying down debt and buying machinery to automate some production. But he struggles to find workers to keep output at full capacity. “We have three machines but only have two running on any day,” said Shiota, president of Wako Seishi, which produces tissues, disinfectant wipes and toilet paper in Ino, a town on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands known for its paper industry. “

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TED Talks

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In a lively conversation from TED's brand-new Next Stage, social scientist Kasley Killam, technologist Apolinário Passos and futurist AC Coppens explore the intricate dynamics of human-AI relationships — and show how AI is already changing the ways we live, work and connect with each other. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey !

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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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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Experts say that the conventional performance review is an outdated and ineffective way to manage teams. 90% of HR workers dont believe the evaluations provide accurate information. Ongoing feedback allows for better transparency, morale, and the ability to resolve performance issues quickly, especially for hybrid teams. Everyone hates performance reviews.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

TED Fellow and composer Sahba Aminikia brings the healing power of dance, storytelling, music and performance to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. By celebrating children and their communities with beauty and joy, he shows how to cultivate hope, connection and love — even in conflict zones. "The ultimate power is in unity," Aminikia says. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Volkswagen announced sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts and capacity reductions in a last gasp deal between Europe’s top carmaker and unions on Friday to avert mass strikes. The agreement was nevertheless hailed as a “Christmas miracle” by union leaders after 70 hours of gruelling negotiations, the longest in the company’s 87-year history, as there would be no immediate site closures, layoffs or wage cuts.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A new survey of 252 senior executives within dedicated IT and artificial intelligence functions enterprises by Verdantix , claims that more than half (53 percent) of businesses expect 10 percent of job roles to be replaced by AI agents over the next five years. And even more (62 percent) expect the benefits from AI projects in the next three years to come from cost savings through elimination of management roles, more so than through savings from the elimination of frontline worker roles.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Amazon’s decision to mandate a full return to office (RTO) for all employees starting in January 2025 is creating waves of dissatisfaction within its workforce. The companys decision to push for a five-day in-office week, replacing the previous hybrid model, has already led to growing unrest. Now, many employees, already unhappy with the three-day in-office rule implemented in 2023, are now questioning their future at the company.

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Productivityist

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In this special Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with the inimitable Chase Reeves. It’s been quite a journey since our last conversation back in 2020 at The BIG Ready. This time, Chase dives deep into the nuances of creativity, the evolving journey of fatherhood, and the value of embracing life’s gray areas amidst polarization. We reflect on Chases transformative experiences over the past few years, from shifting creative projects to navigating personal growth.

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Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Some members of the workers’ union representing over 10,000 baristas at Starbucks began a five-day strike at stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle starting Friday, citing unresolved issues over wages, staffing and schedules. This is the latest in a series of labor actions that have picked up pace across service industries following a period when workers at manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace and rail industries won substantial concessions from employers.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Jessica Muoz was working as a nurse practitioner in Honolulu when she first learned American children were being bought and sold for sex. Kids were coming into the emergency room where she worked, but their stories just didnt line up, she says. Often, theyd been written off as troublemakers or bad kids, but Muoz realized the truth: They were victims of sex trafficking and exploitation.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has published a recent survey of 1,000 U.S.-based full-time remote workers, highlighting the social and mental health impacts of remote work. Conducted in November 2024, the survey reveals that 25% of remote workers say their social skills have declined since transitioning to fully remote work.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

Bankers expect global deal volumes to surpass $4 trillion next year, the highest in four years, buoyed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of less regulation, lower corporate taxes and a broadly pro-business stance. The expected surge in global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, fueled by regulatory shifts and improved market conditions, has profound implications for the future of work.

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Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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