Allwork
JUNE 25, 2024
While several companies continue to experiment with 4-day workweek trials in countries around the world, Greece is getting ready to take a dramatically different approach: a 6-day work week. Starting July 1, the country will implement a new labor policy that extends the workweek to six days for specific employees in industrial, manufacturing, and continuous service sectors.
Success
JUNE 25, 2024
The following three Black female artists all have one thing in common: Their vibrant digital art features joyful depictions of women of color. These artists have each forged an impressive career in art that is both unique and authentic. Read on to discover how these talented Black female artists have made their mark in the digital art world and what they’ve learned along the way. 1.
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Allwork
JUNE 25, 2024
The recent termination of several employees at Wells Fargo for falsifying work activities brings to light a deeper issue within corporate culture. The use of employee surveillance tools, such as mouse jigglers, highlights a flawed management approach that focuses on superficial productivity. Shifting to an outcome-based performance model enhances job satisfaction, innovation, and overall performance, particularly in remote and hybrid work environments.
Success
JUNE 25, 2024
Until recently, it was rare for employees to work abroad as digital nomads. But since the beginning of the pandemic, when many businesses switched to employees working 100% remotely, the concept is trending—leading to a threefold increase in the number of digital nomads from 2019–2022. Ready to hopscotch around the world as a digital worker? It’s easier said than done.
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 25, 2024
Cherre , a leading real estate data management platform, today announced a new partnership with Upflex , the leading global flex network and hybrid workspace management platform. This agreement will enable mutual clients to access Upflex’s global flex inventory data and scoring indices alongside their financial and operational data within the Cherre platform, empowering them to identify opportunities to maximize outcomes with flex office spaces.
Success
JUNE 25, 2024
Karen Hostetler didn’t grow up on a farm, but an obsession with wool fiber prompted her to spin a new business idea into motion. “I didn’t grow up raising sheep. I did love wool and fiber. And I took a spinning class in the ’70s when I was going to college in Colorado,” says Hostetler, CEO, co-founder and owner of Mountain Meadow Wool.
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Success
JUNE 25, 2024
Nosotros Tequila, started with two friends selling tequila out of their backpacks and became the largest self-distributing tequila and mezcal company in California at one point. It was a Friday night in September 2015. Carlos Soto was sitting in a bar conducting a social experiment by watching what drinks people were ordering. His findings revealed two things: There were massive amounts of tequila-based drinks being consumed, and when patrons were asked which brand they wanted, the options were
Allwork
JUNE 25, 2024
A recent study shows half of all local U.S. labor markets will fail to meet their workforce needs by 2031 due to a large mismatch between the supply of middle-skills credentials and the demands of the job market. The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW)’s recent report called “The Great Misalignment” points to this skills gap as a critical risk for the future of the workforce.
Practically Perfect PA
JUNE 25, 2024
Setting Goals to Help Your Career Thrive As an Assistant, you are often the force propelling the cogs of your organisation forward. You anticipate needs, thwart crises, and act as the linchpin holding various facets of the business together. Yet, amid this whirlwind of tasks, losing sight [.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
Undoubtedly, the remote work revolution is in full swing. But it’s messy. Kolekti’s new Save the Knowledge Worker report found a colossal 96 percent of workers desire some form of remote work, and one in three employees is willing to quit if forced to return to the office full-time. And yet, which business leader can say their organisation has perfected the strategy for remote 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.
TED Talks
JUNE 25, 2024
Would you swallow a micro-robot? In a gutsy demo, physician Vivek Kumbhari navigates Pillbot, a wireless, disposable robot swallowed onstage by engineer Alex Luebke, modeling how this technology can swiftly provide direct visualization of internal organs. Learn more about how micro-robots could move us past the age of invasive endoscopies and open up doors to more comfortable, affordable medical imaging.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
The sentiments of employees around the world about AI and GenAI are evolving significantly, but cautious optimism endures, with 42 percent reporting confidence about the technologies’ impact on their work, compared to 26 percent at around this time last year. However, anxiety about the technologies is also on the rise, by 5 percentage points, and 49 percent of regular users believe their job may disappear in the next ten years, a view shared by only 24 percent of workers who do not use them.
Jennie Lyon
JUNE 25, 2024
You only have a few moments to capture the attention of your audience. Once you have their attention, how do you keep it? Enter the core lead magnet. A lead magnet is your secret weapon to grab their attention with a value-packed free offer they can’t ignore. And you can keep their attention by nurturing… The post How To Create A Core Lead Magnet That Your Audience Can’t Ignore?
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
Treating people with fairness at work will ensure they flourish, thus boosting the team’s performance, according to new research by emlyon business school. However, this is not the case with team members who are money-motivated, and fair treatment actually doesn’t have any positive impact on their performance, the researchers say. These findings come from research by Thierry Nadisic, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at emlyon business school, France, alongside his colleagues, Professor Russ
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
JUNE 25, 2024
Research suggests that prolonged sitting, common in sedentary work environments, poses significant health risks, leading to increased mortality, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal disorders. Regular movement, including standing, stretching, or taking short walks throughout the workday, can counteract the harmful effects of prolonged sitting and promote overall health.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
A poll by Skillshub suggests there is a potential clash between firms issuing so-called return to office mandates and people unwilling to give up the flexibility and wellbeing benefits they say they have gained through remote and hybrid work. The survey claims that a significant proportion of UK employees (nearly half – 42.6 percent) are prepared to consider quitting their jobs if forced back to full-time office work.
Allwork
JUNE 25, 2024
On Monday, a federal judge in Texas expressed doubts during a hearing about a Biden administration rule designed to provide overtime pay to 4 million U.S. workers — raising questions about the future of labor laws and their impact on workers. The rule, scheduled to take effect on July 1 , mandates that employers pay overtime premiums to salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
The UK office market is facing a period of significant upheaval, according to a new survey commissioned by workspace provider infinitSpace. The research paints what it says is a concerning picture for landlords, with a sizeable portion battling financial strain and even potential closure. Over 14 percent of the 250 surveyed landlords fear their office buildings could shut down within the next five years due to affordability concerns.
Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street
In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
The World Economic Forum has published its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five years. Among the technologies mentioned in the report are AI (obv), immersive building tech, intelligent materials and microbes that can sequester carbon.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
Starting a startup is exciting, but the hard reality of limited finances may rapidly dampen the excitement. Being a founding member means that you are familiar with the difficult chore of running every penny to meet your needs. However, suppose you could think creatively, that is, outside the box, and find unusual approaches to cutting costs without compromising development or quality.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
Global textile manufacturer and designer of commercial, hospitality and residential fabrics, Camira has redefined its original closed loop recycled polyester, X2 for 2024. To mark its 50th year in business and enduring commitment to tackling the global textile waste problem, Camira has significantly increased the percentage of textile-to-textile waste in its popular recycled polyester fabric, X2.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
Herman Miller has announced that its Fuld Nesting Chair designed by Stefan Diez received the prestigious “Red Dot: Best of the Best” award for Product Design—the international design competition’s top distinction within the office chairs category. The Red Dot jury is made up of 40 international experts who test, discuss, and evaluate each entry individually.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Workplace Insight
JUNE 25, 2024
A new poll from Unily , claims to highlight the negative impact digital notifications have on wellbeing and productivity. The majority of employees and managers surveyed agree that companies are not effectively addressing the issue of digital noise – the way apps and devices interrupt people constantly. According to the Digital Noise Impact Report [registration], nearly half of all employees are distracted at least once every 30 minutes, and almost a third report being distracted at least
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