Wed.Jun 28, 2023

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89% of Working Professionals Would Approve of a Four-Day Work Week

Allwork

What’s going on: A global survey by Robert Walters involving 2,000 professionals revealed that nearly 89% of respondents are keen for their employers to implement a shorter work week, according to Human Resource Director. A reported 46% of these professionals are willing to sacrifice social interactions and relationships with colleagues for this change, according to PRNewswire.

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Your Company Can Make an Impact—These Event Planning Tips Can Help

Success

The rumors are true: In-person events are back, and in a big way, according to American Express’s 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast. Not only are 90% of meetings in North American companies expected to have an in-person component this year, but 63% of North American respondents expect attendee numbers to return to 2019 levels in the next year or two.

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Number of U.S. Distressed Firms Stands at 37%, Federal Reserve Economists Raise Concerns

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What’s going on: Federal Reserve economists have raised concerns about the historically high percentage of distressed companies in the U.S., which currently stands at around 37%, according to Business Insider. This distress is largely due to the Fed’s interest rate hikes that were implemented to combat inflation. These hikes have increased borrowing costs, causing a strain on U.S. businesses , particularly those already burdened with debt.

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The constant craving to put numbers on working relationships

Workplace Insight

The answer to the great question of life, the universe and everything is not 42, as you may have been led to believe. It’s 1/137 (or near enough). This is the greatest of the two dozen or so universal constants. According to current thinking, without the physical and quantum relationships it describes, the universe as we know it could not exist. It makes sense to try to understand physical systems in this way because they generate observable and measurable data which can be replicated.

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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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Workplace Stress Is Crushing Young Employees

Allwork

Gen-Z appears to be the most stressed cohort of workers; a recent BBC report revealed that a staggering 91% of 18-24-year-olds are stressed (compared to 84% of employees overall). By 2025, Gen-Z will comprise 27% of the workforce across OECD nations. Supporting this generation in the workplace must be a top priority for employers. There are no quick-fix solutions; however, employers must make a concerted effort to reduce the stress levels of younger employees and lessen the impact of workplace

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Workspace Design Show reveals plans to inspire and connect workplace professionals in Amsterdam

Workplace Insight

Following the successful creation of its London event over the past three years, the highly anticipated Workspace Design Show Amsterdam is set to take place from October 11-12, 2023, at the RAI. This premier event offers a fantastic opportunity for professionals to explore the latest trends, innovations, and ideas in workspace interiors. With over 2,500 workplace professionals expected to attend, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

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City dwellers take advantage of hybrid working to relocate to suburbs, towns and countryside

Workplace Insight

A new report from IWG claims that suburbs, small towns and rural areas across the US and UK are booming, as people take advantage of hybrid working to migrate from larger cities. The study, undertaken in partnership with Arup, suggests that an estimated 500,000 people will leave US cities this year – 59 percent higher than pre-2020 levels – with most moving to suburbs, revitalised former dormitory towns and rural areas.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

As an administrative professional, you’ve spent years (or even decades) supporting your executive and keeping the office running smoothly. You’ve been the finder of lost things, the solver of problems, and the office go-to. Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce. Retirement is an exciting phase of life. Maybe you’ll travel, spend more time with family, or volunteer for organizations near and dear to you.

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Works roundtable explores the changing face of wellbeing and how to deliver it

Workplace Insight

The first day of Clerkenwell Design Week also marked the first birthday of Works, and we celebrated with a number of industry friends at the Goswell Road showroom of Andreu World. Before we could enjoy a birthday drink, however, we had to earn it, and did so by hosting a panel discussion on the subject of Designing Wellbeing at Work. Together with our elite panel of industry greats – comprising Alice Aldous – Associate at Squire and Partners, Beatriz Gonzalez – Director at Scott Brownrigg,

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Episode 481: Keith Ferrazzi talks about Leading Without Authority

Productivityist

In this episode from the vault, I revisit my conversation with Keith Ferrazzi from May 2020. The discussion centers around leading without authority, breaking down silos, and transforming teams through collaboration. Keith explains the concept of leading without authority, highlighting the need for an agile and adaptable operating model within organizations.

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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.