Allwork
JUNE 12, 2024
Architects and designers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, focusing on low-VOC, recycled materials, and reducing embodied carbon through reuse and modular construction. The circular economy emphasizes reuse, deconstruction over demolition, and material circulation — aiming to eliminate waste and regenerate nature, shifting away from the traditional consumer culture.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 12, 2024
Amongst the demands of our daily tasks, one huge challenge that often goes unnoticed: constant messages from communication platforms at every turnaround. The volume of distractions bombarding professionals is staggering. Studies show that from endless Slack notifications and video calls these interruptions disrupt workflow and concentration. This makes it incredibly challenging to navigate through the sea of digital noise.
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Allwork
JUNE 12, 2024
Smart technology can create a tailored environment in a coworking space with automated lighting, temperature control, and noise management, boosting member satisfaction and productivity. Smart tech collects valuable data on space usage, preferences, and patterns, enabling strategic adjustments to layout and amenities, improving both member experience and operational efficiency.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 12, 2024
In the wake of Mental Health Awareness Week last month, now is a brilliant opportunity to take stock of impactful employee wellbeing initiatives. Many people feel their employers are guilty of ‘ wellness washing ’, the practice of paying lip service to wellbeing. However, the benefits of impactful wellbeing initiatives are clear – 89 percent of employees who have wellness programmes at work report being more engaged and happy within their roles.
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
JUNE 12, 2024
A U.S. appeals court nullified an order today that had barred Amazon from firing union supporters during a nationwide warehouse union organizing campaign. This decision by a three-judge panel from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan argued that the lower court judge didn’t justify why such a broad order was needed, according to Reuters.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 12, 2024
Employee engagement worldwide has remained steady according to the latest edition of Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report. The good news, according to the authors, is that the percentage of engaged employees – those enthusiastic about their work – held at a record high of 23 percent from 2022. However, the bad news is that the majority of employees are still not engaged (62 percent) and just show up to do the minimum, while a significant number (15 percent) are active
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Workplace Insight
JUNE 12, 2024
Following last week’s news that the fastest growing job category in the US isn’t necessarily the one you’d expect, a new report from HR software provider Ciphr, based on ONS data, claims to identify which jobs are the most disproportionately common in each part of the UK. The report analyses the latest regional employee estimates for over 370 occupations to find out which work roles (with at least 5,000 full-time employees) appear to be more concentrated, or over-represented, i
Allwork
JUNE 12, 2024
A class action lawsuit has been filed against RTX Corporation, previously known as Raytheon Technologies, for allegedly discriminating against job seekers aged 40 and older. The suit, brought by the AARP Foundation and two law firms in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, claims that Raytheon’s job advertisements favored younger applicants — violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, and the Virginia Human Rig
Workplace Insight
JUNE 12, 2024
It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and wellbeing. But a new study shows that you don’t have to actually be in nature to reap the rewards. Simply directing your gaze towards natural elements, even in the middle of a city, can enhance wellbeing. Our paper, published in the journal People and Nature , used eye-tracking technology to explore how focusing on natural versus man-made elements affects mental health.
TED Talks
JUNE 12, 2024
AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs. Introducing Caleb, an "AI agent" with personality and internal reasoning, he demonstrates how AI-powered characters can interact with people in novel ways, generate unique video game outcomes and augment our ability to tell stories, opening up new worlds of possibility.
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.
Productivityist
JUNE 12, 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of PM Talks, our monthly series on A Productive Conversation where I engage in thought-provoking conversations with my good friend Patrick Rhone. This time around we dive deep into our unique approaches to writing, balancing productivity, and embracing creative freedom. Patrick and I share our experiences with writer’s block and self-doubt, discuss curating blog content into book format, and highlight the value of writing for personal growth.
Productivityist
JUNE 12, 2024
Welcome to the latest episode of PM Talks, our monthly series on A Productive Conversation where I engage in thought-provoking conversations with my good friend Patrick Rhone. This time around we dive deep into our unique approaches to writing, balancing productivity, and embracing creative freedom. Patrick and I share our experiences with writer’s block and self-doubt, discuss curating blog content into book format, and highlight the value of writing for personal growth.
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