Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
AI automates tasks like meeting transcriptions and summaries, freeing up time for strategic work. Tech platforms can streamline workflows, handling tasks like assignments and content creation. AI-powered email management helps prioritize messages and automate responses, reducing administrative work. Will AI steal your job? Its possible, but its actually up to you.
Success
MARCH 5, 2025
As U.S. retail companies implement widespread layoffs to reduce expenses, major players such as Starbucks , Kohls and Forever 21 are following suit. The rising instability in consumer-sector employment raises pressing questions about long-term labor market trends and the strategies workers must adopt to remain resilient. Layoff wave hits Kohls, Forever 21, Chevron and others Retail companies often lay off staff as a strategy to reduce costs and boost profitability.
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Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
A $13 billion “hyperscale” data centre in North East England proposed by U.S. private equity group Blackstone has been given the green light to go ahead by council planners. Northumberland County Council said on Tuesday that the proposals have been granted planning permission after a unanimous vote in favour of the application. Northumberland County Council said the data centre campus will represent an investment of up to 10 billion pounds and span some 540,000 square metres. “
Workplace Insight
MARCH 5, 2025
The debate over whether to return to office work or sustain a remote team has become one of the most significant workplace discussions in recent years. Companies are struggling to balance remote and in-office work, yet strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates are failing to deliver the intended results. While many assume the COVID-19 pandemic was the advent of hybrid work models, in reality, many businesses had already begun adopting flexible work arrangements before the pandemic accelerated the s
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
Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
Disney is planning to reduce headcount by roughly 6% of the total workforce of ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, as the entertainment giant grapples with declining TV audience. The layoffs, which would affect less than 200 staff across both the units, are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday with a majority of the impact on ABC News, the person said, requesting anonymity as the matter is confidential.
Workplace Insight
MARCH 5, 2025
As we approach five years since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, its a good opportunity to look back on the impact it had on the UK workplace and employment law. The pandemic was a seismic event for the workplace, but did it fundamentally change employment law in the UK? While COVID brought emergency measures such as furlough, the legal framework underpinning employment has remained largely intact.
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Workplace Insight
MARCH 5, 2025
An opportunity to boost the UKs economy and improve its public services in ‘the coming age of agentic AI’ could be at risk if too many organisations remain stuck in neutral on artificial intelligence, ?according to? new research ?commissioned by Microsoft. The study, led by Dr Chris Brauer at Goldsmiths, University of London, claims that the highest performing businesses and most productive public sector organisations have a clear strategy in place and are preparing for the next wave
Productivityist
MARCH 5, 2025
In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I sit down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff , neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ness Labs , to discuss her new book Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World. Anne-Laure is known for blending science with practical strategies for thinking, learning, and working betterwithout burning out.
TED Talks
MARCH 5, 2025
Agriculture is key to solving the climate crisis, but most farmers don’t have the financial incentive to switch to more eco-friendly practices, says banker and farmer Berry Marttin. He explores how improving the systems around carbon and biodiversity credits could bolster the economic viability of a green transition, offering hope for a world in which sustainable produce is not only possible but also profitable.
Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
Dis-inclusion, caused by environments that neglect neurodivergent needs, impacts productivity and well-being. Neurodivergent employees face burnout due to masking and lack of accommodations, harming mental health. High turnover rates for neurodivergent workers result from poor workplace design, costing companies innovation and productivity. This article was written by Kelly Coln , founder of Eledex Coaching & Consulting , for Work Design Magazine.
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.
Success
MARCH 5, 2025
If theres one timeless principle of success thats as clich as it is true, its the age-old concept of discipline. Parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, movie stars, wrestlersbasically, anyone who has lived enough under the sunall have something to say about the benefits of discipline and its role in personal growth, productivity and success. Needless to say, all of them are right.
Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
Podcastings growth, projected to exceed $4 billion by 2025, will drive demand for studios in flexible workspaces. Podcast studios can be created with minimal investment by repurposing underused spaces and adding cost-effective equipment. Offering podcast studios enhances workspace value, attracting diverse clients and differentiating providers in a competitive market.
Success
MARCH 5, 2025
Retirement is the goal, and finding the funds to make that happen is key. But how do you calculate the amount youll need for 20 or 30 years of retirement? What can you do to increase your savings right now? And what else do you need to consider when you first begin thinking about retirement ? Keep reading for tips and tricks that you can use nowand in the futureto secure your own retirement plans.
Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
About one-third of the staff in the U.S. Commerce Department office overseeing $39 billion of manufacturing subsidies for chipmakers was laid off this week, two sources familiar with the situation said. The Commerce Department did not respond to requests for comment. Reuters reported last month that the new Trump administration, which has embarked on a dramatic overhaul of the federal government, is reviewing the projects awarded under the 2022 U.S.
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
Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
The IRS is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by up to 50%, which could involve a combination of layoffs, voluntary buyouts, and attrition, according to sources familiar with the matter. These reductions are part of broader efforts initiated by the Trump administration to decrease the size of the federal workforce, under the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk.
Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
U.S. private payrolls increased at the slowest pace in seven months in February, blamed on policy uncertainty, likely related to tariffs on imported goods, and slowing consumer spending. The ADP National Employment Report on Wednesday also showed a moderation in wage growth for workers changing jobs. Wage gains for employees remaining in their jobs were steady.
Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
The smallest U.S. businesses shed jobs in February and average revenue fell, a sign of pressure in one vulnerable sector of the economy that preceded the Trump administration’s announcement of sweeping new import taxes that could make the outlook even cloudier. An index developed by software firm Intuit, which provides payroll and other business software to companies, estimated that employment at firms with one to nine workers fell by around 125,000 over the month, to 12.5 million, a nearl
Allwork
MARCH 5, 2025
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday U.S. lawmakers should get rid of a landmark 2022 bipartisan law to give $52.7 billion in subsidies for semiconductor chips manufacturing and production and use the proceeds to pay debt. “Your CHIPS Act is a horrible, horrible thing. We give hundreds of billions of dollars and it doesn’t mean a thing.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
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