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Managing the Mess: Creating Organizational Systems after an ADHD Diagnosis

Success

KC Davis struggled with being messy most of her life. Even though she lacked systems for organizing her home, she found ways to function. However, things changed dramatically after she had her second child during the pandemic. “My ability to shoot from the hip without systems didn’t work anymore,” says Davis, a licensed professional therapist and the author of How to Keep House While Drowning.

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Remote Workers Are Spending Their Saved Commute Time Doing More Work

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There is one shared experience that nearly all workers can relate to: the commute. For years, the commute was an inevitable part of a worker’s morning, often meaning a tense start to the day thanks to high levels of congestion that add stress to the drive. However, during the onset of the pandemic, companies realized that eliminating commutes could serve as a positive for both the business and employees.

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How to Be a Better Public Speaker, From a Public Speaking Pro to You

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Public speaking can be a terrifying experience —it’s certainly something many people have been nervous about at some point in their life. Getting up on that stage, you suddenly have flashbacks to that fifth-grade book report you didn’t prepare for. You can learn how to speak in public and give presentations without fear —it just takes time and these expert tips. 6 Tips for public speaking Here are my tips to become a better public speaker to get you started: 1.

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Employee Disengagement Reaches Highest Level Since 2015

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Employee engagement has taken a nosedive according to new findings from Gallup. According to the firm’s most recent research, engagement has fallen to its lowest levels since 2015, with 18% of 67,000 employees stating being actively disengaged at work. In fact, disengagement levels have steadily risen since 2020. More specifically, regions of disengagement that saw the sharpest fall included: Clarity of expectations Connection to the company’s mission Growth and upskilling opportunitie

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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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8 Annoying Conversation Habits You’re Probably Guilty Of

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Do you talk too much in conversations? Maybe you’re prone to interrupting. Or are you a one-upper? It could even be that you can’t stop looking at your phone every three seconds. We all have one—a bad conversation habit. We asked the Young Entrepreneur Council for their opinions on the most off-putting things entrepreneurs and self-starters do in conversations.

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Why Fast Food Companies Are Railing Against California’s New Minimum Wage

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Next year, California could raise its minimum wage to $22 an hour for fast-food workers, but some of the industry’s most prominent players are working to block the measure. KFC Yum! Brands, McDonald’s, Chipotle, Starbucks and several other chains have donated $1 million each to Save Local Restaurants, a coalition of small business owners that are against the wage hike.

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The Real Reason Tech Layoffs Are Happening

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Tech layoffs have gripped headlines in recent months, causing professionals to question whether they would be next. While seeing reports of layoffs in the thousands is certainly unnerving, they often overlook exactly why employers are taking this route after going on record-level hiring sprees. The latter is exactly the issue: companies expected pandemic-era levels of demand to continue far into the future, but that just isn’t the case.

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The ecstasy of Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance | Melaku Belay

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By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melaku Belay survived a childhood on the streets and became a voice for his country. He shares how traditional dances can connect the wisdom of the past to the energy of the future -- and, after the talk, delivers a thrilling performance of Eskista accompanied by a free-jazz ensemble. (In Amharic with consecutive English translation by filmmaker Mehret Mandefro) By mastering the Eskista, an ancient Ethiopian dance, TED Fellow Melak

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Could The Four-Day Workweek Extend Beyond Tech Companies?

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Despite the world’s latest four-day workweek experiment resulting in higher-than-expected job satisfaction and productivity, this arrangement is still out of reach for many. The concept has, at the very least, become mainstream. So much so, that more companies have started toying with the idea of staggering shorter work weeks, particularly as the UK trial showed that 86% of participating companies called the experiment a success.

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Bisley debuts at Stockholm Furniture Fair

Workplace Insight

Bisley is to present its first ever showcase at the Stockholm Furniture Fair (7-11 February 2023), illustrating the multitude of innovative ways in which the brand’s collections can support and enhance home working. Organised in four zones, the stand will focus on key products which tell the story of Bisley’s wide-ranging expertise in designing and manufacturing office furniture solutions, at home and in the workplace.

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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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More OneNote Must-Knows: History, Search, and Template Creation

All Things Admin

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. Previously, I talked about two of my favorite OneNote features – color coding and custom tags. If you haven’t checked out that blog post, you can find it here.

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Siemens and Skyway collaborate to develop infrastructure to pave way for Vertiports

Workplace Insight

Siemens and Skyway have reached an agreement to work together to determine the electrical and digital infrastructure needed to support vertiport operations. Vertiports are hubs for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles such as air taxis and drones. The scope of collaboration involves both companies researching energy demands of vertiports and developing sustainable electrical supply, standard charging processes, and a “system of systems” to support aircraft operations.

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Incentivize Employees To Address Workplace Obstacles

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Although the pandemic’s chokehold on the workforce has loosened its grip, companies are still facing major obstacles in planning for the future. According to the Incentive Research Foundation’s 2023 Trends Report, incentives have become a key component to sustaining growth moving forward. “As we enter 2023, incentive, recognition, and reward programs will be expected to have broader reach and deeper impact,” said Stephanie Harris, President of the IRF.

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New lighting guide updated to embrace era of hybrid working

Workplace Insight

The Society of Light and Lighting has launched the latest Lighting Guide 07 (LG7): Offices [paywall for non CIBSE members]. There have been considerable developments since the previous edition, published in 2015. The new guide considers hybrid working, addressing uncertainty around how office space will be used in the future. With increased hybrid working and the use of portable devices, people are spending less time at their desks and in the office.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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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How To Apply For Digital Nomad Visas In 4 Idyllic Work Destinations

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Digital nomadism is on the rise, and more countries are offering specific visas that make it easier to live, work and travel. Iceland, Barbados, Seychelles and Portugal are all coastal hotspots for nomads offering an eclectic range of lifestyles, cultures and outdoor activities for remote workers. These locations offer abundant coworking spaces , digital nomad communities, and fast internet connection to support your digital nomad journey.

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