Fri.Oct 07, 2022

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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

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Years ago, I worked with a student named Alex. When he first interviewed with my company, he was rough around the edges. But we needed to fill a training class fast, so we gave him a shot. I assigned the group a tough task: to memorize an essential part of our training manual in about 12 hours. I’ve given this assignment to hundreds of people, and only two have ever completed it.

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Mass Zoom Firings And Bot-automated Layoffs: Is This The Future Of Work?

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Virtual layoffs might become more standard in the remote and hybrid world of work. . Perhaps one of the worst things a company can do is blindside their workers and conduct layoffs through an email or mass Zoom meeting. . If it must be done, there are some best practices leaders can employ when laying off their staff virtually. . While remote and hybrid ways of working have brought immense benefits to the world of work, one unfortunate downside is being laid off virtually. .

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Natasha Graziano Has Built a Brand on Matters of the Mind

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Although Natasha Graziano’s rags-to-riches story may not be unique, her methodology and willingness to share it may be. At her lowest, Graziano was a homeless single mother. Now, she counts an Instagram following of more than 11 million and is a successful mindfulness and entrepreneurial coach, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and the head of a multimillion-dollar empire.

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Opinion: 5 New Leadership Rules Are Required For Mentoring Remote Workers

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Many organizations haven’t yet upskilled their leaders to inspire, engage and motivate under a remote or hybrid framework. . The best leaders in a remote or hybrid environment rely on trust, deep relationships, vulnerability and outcome-based evaluation metrics to mentor and guide employees. . Connecting with employees in a meaningful way for just 15 minutes a week can increase engagement. .

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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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The Secret to Going Viral with Brendan Kane

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It seems as though every week we’re hearing about a new photo or video that’s gone viral. Do you ever wonder why? Brendan Kane, author and CEO and founder of digital strategy company Hook Point , dives deep into the science behind going viral. Citing his experience working with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rihanna, Kane tells Brilliant Thoughts host Tristan Ahumada how to create content people love , the biggest factors that play into virality and what approaches to avoid when p

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Is Flex The Future?

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The real estate world is trying to be flexible, because the days of buying a building and carving the space up into sections and demanding 20 year leases is over. But shorter leases aren’t the answer. So what are they missing? According to GCUC’s Liz Elam, it’s about building a community in your space that helps people feel connected. A GCUC survey revealed that 85% of coworking members turn to others members for guidance or support.

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The Four-day Week: Employer Perspectives

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This report examines employer perspectives of the challenges and opportunities that come with adopting a shorter working week. The post The Four-day Week: Employer Perspectives appeared first on Allwork.Space.

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To Cut Costs, Companies Are Moving Away From The City

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In a recent KPMG survey of CEOs, more than 90% of executives feel that a recession will occur within the next year. . Because of this — and high inflation — it seems that companies are moving away from city centers to be more cost effective. . For instance, Meta is walking away from a $110 million lease for 200,000 square foot property on Park Avenue In NYC.

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The BLS Released A New Jobs Report Showing That The Labor Shortage Might Be Over

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After a year of a labor shortage, the labor market is easing up. . This morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report that shows that the US created 263,000 new jobs in September, which beat the average estimate of 250,000 payrolls. The unemployment rate has also fallen to 3.5%, landing below economists’ forecasts. . The BLS report reflects September’s better-than-expected job creation, but also puts the Federal Reserve in an uncomfortable position.

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Peloton Conducts Fourth Round Of Layoffs This Year

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Exercise company Peloton is conducting its fourth round of layoffs this year, with about 500 jobs being eliminated as the company attempts to cut costs. . In an memo shared with CNN Business, CEO Barry McCarthy told employees that “this is a necessary step if we are going to save Peloton, and we are.” . He also said that Peloton’s retail operations had lost more than $100 million in 2021. .

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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.