Allwork
MAY 19, 2023
What’s going on: In a recent company-wide meeting, Meta hinted at another round of layoffs, unveiling an impending wave of workforce changes. The decision was revealed in leaked documents obtained by Vox, according to FirstPost. Sources report the tech giant plans to lay off an additional 6,000 workers next week, marking another significant wave of layoffs this year.
Success
MAY 19, 2023
You just started a new job and it’s not going very well. You’re overwhelmed and you’re not sure the job is a good fit for you. Or your team has worked for months on a new project. You’ve just encountered a major obstacle, and now completing the project will be a lot more expensive and take much longer than you initially planned on. Or maybe you’ve been at your job for several years and you’re getting restless.
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Allwork
MAY 19, 2023
What’s going on: An analysis of over six million urine tests conducted by Quest Diagnostics , the largest network of diagnostic labs globally, revealed that more than one in 25 workers tested positive for cannabis during routine drug screenings, according to Daily Mail. Daily Mail reported that rates of marijuana use have experienced a significant 54% increase across industries over the past five years.
Success
MAY 19, 2023
Whether an expecting or experienced mother, there is always more to learn and be inspired by. These 10 books for working moms provide encouragement, advice and brutal honesty for the women trying to extract the core pleasures of this dual role without the unattainable ideals. These books are also for the working moms who just want to maintain their sanity.
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
MAY 19, 2023
Forced office attendance can lead to a mentorship imbalance. Rather than compelling everyone to return to the office in the hope of spontaneous mentorship, the need of the hour is a hybrid mentorship program that amalgamates in-person and virtual mentorship elements. In a world where remote and hybrid work models have become standard, it’s time to adapt and introduce hybrid mentorship programs that meet the needs of both senior and junior staff.
Success
MAY 19, 2023
A journal is a simple yet powerful thing. Regularly reflecting on paper can bring clarity and insight into our own minds and lives. Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. Shari Leid, author of The Friendship Series , experienced its powers firsthand when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017.
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Tips From T. Marie
MAY 19, 2023
In my last post, we talked about 5 profitable home business ideas. Each idea listed a few tips for starting that type of business. Did you notice that almost all of them had one specific tip at the top of the list? Identifying your niche. That’s because finding your niche is the first step to success. A niche is a specific area of expertise or interest that sets you apart from the competition.
Allwork
MAY 19, 2023
What’s Happening? The 14th Annual Employer-Sponsored Health & Well-Being Survey, fielded by Fidelity Investments and Business Group on Health, reports that employers are increasingly recognizing the importance of workforce well-being. Regardless of economic pressures, employers are maintaining or increasing their investment in well-being programs due to the physical and mental strain the pandemic has had on their employees.
Workplace Insight
MAY 19, 2023
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has welcomed new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing year-on-year growth in self-employment. There are 154,000 more self-employed than this time last year. In total, there are now 4.4 million operating in the UK. The data also revealed a significant rise in the number of women choosing to work for themselves, with an additional 93,000 self-employed women compared to the same time last year.
Allwork
MAY 19, 2023
What’s going on: The CEO of British Telecom (BT) Group Philip Jansen has made bold predictions about the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) in replacing jobs, according to Business Insider. In addition to expressing concerns about AI’s job potential for widespread job displacement, the company announced plans to cut between 40,000 and 55,000 jobs by 2030.
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
MAY 19, 2023
Adeel Khan, M.D., started his career journey as a personal trainer, but the lack of intellectual stimulation and his continuing desire to help people evolved into his current role as a doctor, entrepreneur and researcher. After his younger sister died while he was in residency training, Khan’s desire to help others provided him with an even greater drive to work toward his goals.
Allwork
MAY 19, 2023
What’s going on: The Walt Disney Company has announced the cancellation of its plans to build a new corporate campus and relocate 2,000 jobs to Florida, according to Reuters. The decision, announced in an internal company email, comes seemingly as a result of unforeseen political challenges and shifting priorities within the organization. The plans to build a corporate campus were estimated to cost almost $1 billion.
Workplace Insight
MAY 19, 2023
We are prone to borrow nuanced words from other languages to express ideas that otherwise need some explaining in English. This includes the way we talk about work, and especially the way we talk about wellbeing and happiness. Perhaps most famously, there was a lot of talk about hygge a couple of years ago. A straight dictionary translation of hygge would be something like cosiness, but the word also embodies an emotion and an approach to life that embraces a certain degree of slowness and an
Allwork
MAY 19, 2023
What’s Happening? Auterion, a major technology platform powering the world’s leading drone manufacturers, has released its new 2023 Survey on Mobile Robotics in the Workplace. The study, which surveyed over 1,000 Americans in a wide array of industries, reveals widespread belief in the potential for mobile robots to boost productivity and safety in the workplace.
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
MAY 19, 2023
What’s going on: Traders who made bearish bets against WeWork have profited big as the company continues to face challenges. Yahoo Finance reported that short sellers hit roughly $440 million in gains for the year through market close Wednesday. WeWork, a prominent player in the coworking industry, has been struggling with its business model and financial stability, which has led to mounting losses and diminished valuation.
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