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Navigating the gap in leadership training

Practically Perfect PA

Navigating the gap in leadership training As an Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting your Executive and ensuring the smooth functioning of your organisation. You are often the bridge between the staff and the Executive, and you have a unique perspective on their leadership [.

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The Real Reasons for Hybrid Workers to Come to the Office

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In-person interactions foster empathy, helping to create a sense of mutual trust and connection. Whether it’s small teams, mid-sized business units, or the entire organization, in-person activities cultivate group cohesion and belonging. The golden standard for hybrid work involves reducing commute times by scheduling only high-value, face-to-face activities at the office.

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Working with Interns Can Benefit Everyone Involved—Here’s How

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What was your first internship? For many of us, now years removed from that type of learning experience, the question comes up as an icebreaker activity rather than a serious interview question. In fact, you might have risen to a level in your career that means you now find yourself managing interns. While the benefits of internships to college students and young professionals are numerous, what about the benefits to companies and employees who work directly with interns?

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San Francisco’s Tax Dilemma: The High Cost of Remote Work

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What’s going on: San Francisco is grappling with the financial implications of a changing work landscape, as more employees opt for remote work. A report by the city controller and treasurer reveals that the shift to remote work has resulted in an estimated $484 million loss in tax revenue, according to Mission Local. Despite this loss, it’s reported the city’s 2021 tax haul reached a record high.

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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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Despina Katsikakis elected President of the British Council for Offices

Workplace Insight

Despina Katsikakis, Executive Partner & Global Lead, Total Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield, has been elected as President of the British Council for Offices (BCO) with immediate effect. She succeeds Mark Kowal, Partner at Sheppard Robson. Peter Crowther, Managing Director at Bruntwood, becomes Senior Vice President. Despina is one of the leading voices in the office sector.

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Google Launches AI-backed Note-taking Tool: NotebookLM

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What’s going on: Google has launched a rebranded version of its AI-backed note-taking tool (Project Tailwind), now known as NotebookLM, according to The Verge. The AI tool is designed to work with the users existing content and can provide summaries, explain complex ideas, and has citations built in which will help users fact-check generated responses.

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Office Property Values in Major Cities Face a Potential $800 Billion Decrease by 2030

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What’s going on: A recent study by consulting firm McKinsey predicts a significant shift towards remote working, which could result in an $800 billion decrease in the value of office buildings in major global cities by 2030, according to Reuters. The survey focused on nine “superstar” cities: Beijing, Houston, London, New York City, Paris, Munich, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

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Bolder strategy needed to boost productivity and economic growth

Workplace Insight

The Government’s plan to transform the UK into a science and technology superpower will fail to boost living standards unless it’s linked to a broader industrial strategy aimed at raising productivity across all sectors of the economy. This is the central conclusion of a new CIPD discussion paper, An industrial strategy for the everyday economy , which says a bolder vision for economic growth, looking across all sectors and areas of the economy, is needed considering the multiple challenges faci

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40% of Professionals Believe AI Expertise Will Boost Their Careers

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What’s going on: LinkedIn’s recent Workforce Confidence Survey analyzed trends including artificial intelligence and hybrid work job listings. According to the report, while only 15% of U.S. professionals said they were using AI in their jobs, 40% believe that learning AI skills will help advanced their careers. According to the LinkedIn, “27% of U.S. professionals say they are interested in learning AI skills in the next year.

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Design Lessons Learned From The Coworking Revolution

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The coworking industry has revolutionized the concept of workspaces. Oftentimes, people turn to coworking spaces to access amenities they may not have at home or in their traditional workspace. As an added layer of flexibility, coworking spaces typically feature different office environments like individual office spaces, meeting rooms, cafes and more.

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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.