Allwork

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As companies like Amazon , JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs bring workers back to the office full-time, concerns are mounting that strict office mandates could harm diversity and make it harder to attract and retain underrepresented talent. Research suggests that such policies disproportionately affect women, minorities, caregivers, and neurodiverse employees, potentially driving them to quit or seek more flexible opportunities elsewhere, according to The Washington Post.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I reconnect with Laura McClellan , lawyer, writer, and host of The Productive Woman podcast. Laura shares insights from her sabbatical, her evolving perspective on productivity, and how she balances her legal career, podcasting, and personal pursuits. Our conversation is both reflective and forward-looking, exploring how intentional productivity can help craft a meaningful life.

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TED Talks

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

What does a warming planet mean for the foods you love? Hosting a dinner party that features a menu of foods that could disappear within our lifetimes, culinary entrepreneur Sam Kass invites us to chew on the reality of climate change by exploring the things — like chocolate and coffee — it puts at risk. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A new workforce confidence survey from LinkedIn has just shown that U.S. workers are divided on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. While half of employees believe acquiring AI skills will help advance their careers, a significant portion — 31% — remains skeptical, doubting that AI will have much impact on their jobs in the future.

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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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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation , I reconnect with Laura McClellan , lawyer, writer, and host of The Productive Woman podcast. Laura shares insights from her sabbatical, her evolving perspective on productivity, and how she balances her legal career, podcasting, and personal pursuits. Our conversation is both reflective and forward-looking, exploring how intentional productivity can help craft a meaningful life.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

General Motors is laying off nearly 1,000 workers worldwide, most in the U.S., as it looks to streamline operations, a source told Reuters on Friday. GM confirmed in a statement it had made job cuts. “In order to win in this competitive market, we need to optimize for speed and excellence,” the Detroit automaker said. “As part of this continuous effort, we’ve made a small number of team reductions.” The layoffs come as the car company is trying to reposition itself as a l

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