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2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Focus Marketing On Values and Customer Experience, Not The Product

Allwork

This article is part of the Allwork.Space 2023 Future Of Work Forecast. Click here to read about other trends we expect to see in the new year and how they will impact the future of work. A 2020 HubSpot report showed that 91% of marketers say they are “somewhat” or “very” confident that their current tactics are driving revenue.? . Authenticity plays a pivotal role in modern marketing tactics.

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How routines and boredom can spark creativity

Workplace Insight

Every day, after a leisurely breakfast in bed and the opening of his post, Roald Dahl would wander down his garden to the grubby little hut crammed with personal paraphernalia he had created. There he would sharpen the six yellow pencils that were always by his side while he worked, settle into an armchair, put his feet up on an old suitcase filled with logs, place an American yellow legal pad of paper onto a makeshift board on his lap and work for two hours.

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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What is corporate social responsibility and how does it differ from ESG? Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to an organization’s obligations to improve the community, the environment, and promote equity and justice. While it overlaps greatly with ESG— Environmental, Social and Justice —they differ substantially. ESG refers to the outcomes of social and sustainability efforts as measured by stakeholders.

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How to find your voice for climate action | Fehinti Balogun

TED Talks

Actor and activist Fehinti Balogun pieces together multiple complex issues -- climate change, colonialism, systemic racism -- in a talk that's part spoken-word poem, part diagnosis of entrenched global problems. Seeing the connections is a way to unlock collective solutions, he says -- and you have the power to reimagine what you think is possible. Actor and activist Fehinti Balogun pieces together multiple complex issues -- climate change, colonialism, systemic racism -- in a talk that's part s

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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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2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Office Design Is Ever-Evolving; Here Are 5 Trends For 2023

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This article is part of the Allwork.Space 2023 Future Of Work Forecast. Click here to read about other trends we expect to see in the new year and how they will impact the future of work. The office sector will have to adapt to new ways of design that are more eco-conscious, and this is already being seen. . Organizations can be expected to integrate the remote and in-person employee experience by installing new, flexible technology within meeting rooms, common areas, and individual offices.

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The workplace circus continues to entertain, but back in the real world…

Workplace Insight

The Great Workplace Circus headlines its 322nd show of the year with everybody’s favourite distraction, Elon Musk, being driven into the ring by his own shoddily built clown car, declaring he needs everybody at Twitter to be ‘ extremely hardcore ’ before sacking a few people from his space programme, then setting fire to the tent himself. The swarm of stories spawned by this extraordinary behaviour include this tired and predictable rant in the Telegraph about ‘lazy Brits’.

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Great leadership is a network, not a hierarchy | Gitte Frederiksen

TED Talks

What if leadership at work wasn't for a select few, but rather shared among many? Management consultant Gitte Frederiksen gives us the recipe for "distributed leadership" -- dynamic, multi-dimensional networks of leaders that tap into everyone's knowledge and creativity -- and shows how it allows teams to do more and do it better. What if leadership at work wasn't for a select few, but rather shared among many?

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Does Returning to the Office Help Diversity?

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Black, Hispanic and female job seekers are more likely to apply — and get hired — in remote jobs, compared to in-person roles, according to a November 2022 study by LinkedIn. . Extensive research shows that improving diversity boosts both decision-making and financial performance. . Companies need to train staff — and especially managers — to conduct remote and hybrid meetings in a way that’s sensitive to diversity concerns. .

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Imposter syndrome stands in the way of people aiming for a ‘portfolio career’

Workplace Insight

A new report from the UK’s Department for Education claims that over half of adults in England (52 percent) would consider developing a portfolio career if they had more confidence in their own abilities. The figure rises to 71 percent for those working in HR, and 45 percent of workers would do so if they suffered less from so-called imposter syndrome.

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How to Make Others Feel Significant

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There’s a big difference between appreciating people and making them feel significant. Of course, you still want to appreciate others. But even more than that, you need to make those important people in your life feel that they matter. Success—both personally and professionally—is hard to achieve without those who support and fill gaps for you. There is rarely an exception to this.

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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.

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Why people love watching sports | Kate Fagan

TED Talks

Sure, sports are about athleticism -- but what actually keeps fans invested? Journalist Kate Fagan takes a fascinating deep-dive into lesser-known moments in women's sports history and its media coverage, revealing why stakes and storylines are at the heart of what makes sports riveting. Sure, sports are about athleticism -- but what actually keeps fans invested?

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2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Employee Autonomy And The Persistent Great Reshuffle

Allwork

This article is part of the Allwork.Space 2023 Future Of Work Forecast. Click here to read about other trends we expect to see in the new year and how they will impact the future of work. In 2022, workforce trends tended to emphasize mental health, generational divides, and a surprising but liberating continuation of the Great Resignation. . 2023 will create changes in workforce culture, giving workers more autonomy. .

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Hybrid working is now an essential part of many job offers

Workplace Insight

A new US study conducted by IWG claims that employers view the hybrid working model as an essential part of their toolbox when it comes to recruitment, hiring and retention, with nearly 95 percent of HR leaders saying it is an effective recruitment tool. Released today, the ‘HR Leaders & Hybrid Working Report’ examines findings from a poll of more than 1,000 HR professionals at managerial and board level.

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How to Be a Better Thinker, Innovator and Problem Solver

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Cogs replaced hands, so to speak, during the U.S. Industrial Revolution, when businesses rushed to automate manual tasks. Now the technology rush is removing the cogs as we hurry to replace people with automated systems. With true artificial intelligence not too far away, the trend for less human involvement is set to continue into the future. So it makes sense that business is evolving too, moving from a “doing” model to a “thinking” model.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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The danger and devotion of fighting for women in Afghanistan | Tamana Ayazi and Kat Craig

TED Talks

The women of Afghanistan are being persecuted under Taliban rule, but they're not standing down. Filmmaker Tamana Ayazi chronicles the harrowing reality of one women's rights advocate -- Zarifa Ghafari, Afghanistan's youngest female mayor -- in her documentary "In Her Hands." In conversation with human rights lawyer Kat Craig, Ayazi discusses the making of her film, her experience interviewing the Taliban leaders she opposes and her hopes for the future of her beloved country.

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Future Of Work Consultancy CEO Says Embrace New Ways Of Working, Or Lose In The War For Talent

Allwork

If the pandemic has taught society anything, it’s that disaster preparedness is critical for business longevity. . For Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, this belief led him to launch workplace consultancy firm Disaster Avoidance Experts, which helps managers and leaders make informed decisions when, well, disaster strikes. . Sitting down with Allwork.Space’s Future of Work Podcast , Tsipursky explores how resistance to change can hurt business growth and why manager biases can impact decision-making skill

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Hunt is on for the most influential workplace and facilities leaders

Workplace Insight

The workplace and facilities sectors are being invited to submit names for a new list that aims to celebrate and acknowledge the individuals that have made an incredible impact and significant contribution to the profession and wider industry. The Workplace Leaders Top 50 , launched by the team at The Workplace Event, is designed to bring together the names of the very best leaders, forward thinkers, doers and change-makers that are influencing, shaping and designing the discipline both now and

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Gratitude Enthusiast Ricky Mendez Offers Simple Steps to Get Kids Thinking Gratefully

Success

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re probably all spending a little more time thinking about things we’re grateful for. But what if gratitude wasn’t just something we talked about with our families each November and, instead, was something we consciously practiced all year ? That’s the world Ricky Mendez wants to live in. As a self-proclaimed “gratitude enthusiast” and implementational speaker, Mendez’s work in mindset and prosperity planning includes a focus on gratitude.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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What a living whale is worth -- and why the economy should protect nature | Ralph Chami

TED Talks

How much is one living blue whale worth in the fight against climate change? A lot more than you may think, says financial economist Ralph Chami. He explains the value of bringing the language of dollars and cents to conservation -- and offers his vision of a new economy that would profit off regenerating nature, not extracting from it. How much is one living blue whale worth in the fight against climate change?

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2023 Future Of Work Forecast: 5 Trends That Will Shape Employee Work-Life Balance

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This article is part of the Allwork.Space 2023 Future Of Work Forecast. Click here to read about other trends we expect to see in the new year and how they will impact the future of work. In the new year, employers will be less lenient on how their employees conduct work, and will attempt to call them back into the office. Those who do return will have a hard time adjusting to old work-life balance problems. .

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People become dysfunctional in the face of restrictive management controls

Workplace Insight

Employees who perceive management controls to be restrictive and punitive will develop dysfunctional and negative responses to the organisation where they work, according to a new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA). These responses might be observed through what the researchers call ‘workplace deviance’ – for example absenteeism, reducing effort, daydreaming, taking longer breaks – and turning a blind eye, also referred to as ‘deliberate ignorance’ by the research team fro

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The 10 Best Books for Relationships

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Relationships take work even when they’re going well, but what about when they’re not? How do we forge relationships when people only seem to be becoming more distant? How do we make our relationships not only deeper, but more long-lasting ? Take a look at these 10 books on relationships and discover how to do anything from cultivating new ones to improving—or pruning—the ones you have. 1.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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

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Ep 193: Emily Morgan and Eileen Coombes from Delegate Solutions

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Emily Morgan and Eileen Coombes help teams create the freedom to do more and make most of their time and energy. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , Emily and Eileen share their career journeys from assistants to executive and founder roles at Delegate Solutions. They also talk about communication tips for working remotely and more! LEADERSHIP QUOTE.

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Here’s Everything To Know About Spain’s New Digital Nomad Visa

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Spain is preparing to launch its new digital nomad visa in January, and here’s everything hopefuls may need to have their applications approved. The visa comes as part of a new startup law that is helping grow the region’s entrepreneurial and technology atmosphere. . “It’s a law that will allow Spain to be at the forefront in the push and promotion of talent in this rapidly growing digital economy,” said Nadia Calviño, Spain’s economic affairs minister. .

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Major new report offers snapshot of hybrid and remote work debate in the US

Workplace Insight

Owl Labs and Global Workplace Analytics have just released their sixth annual State of Remote Work report. Based on a survey of over 2,300 full-time workers across the United States, the report reveals the latest trends and perspectives on a range of issues from remote work and hybrid work, trust, intent to move, training offered, workplace redesign, intent and reasons for quitting, technology needs, employee surveillance, the 4-day workweek, and more.

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5 Ways to Use Your Business Savvy to Successfully Navigate Thanksgiving

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The picture-perfect family around the table at Thanksgiving is hardly what most people experience when they return home for the holidays. A gleaming turkey and polite conversation over the elegant spread would be nice, but real life doesn’t come with photo presets. It’s more likely that the visit is marred with work interruptions, political tensions and family disagreements.

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Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting

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.

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Asana vs. Monday: Which project management software is better?

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Are you tired of trying to keep track of projects via Excel spreadsheets and Gmail? If so, it’s time to introduce yourself to the ever-growing world of cloud-based project management software. With the right app, you can keep track of everything related to your project in one convenient location. That includes all tasks, task progress, assignees, communications, and deadlines — and since these programs are cloud-based — you can access them from anywhere.

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Microsoft Bets That Gaming Can Help Improve Employee Connection

Allwork

Anyone that grew up in the infancy of the internet remembers playing countless hours of Minesweeper and Solitaire — and now Microsoft is betting that they can help improve virtual meetings. . This week, Microsoft unveiled its free Games for Work app via Microsoft Teams. Through the app, users of Teams can play a variety of multiplayer games with coworkers during online meetings. .

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Vast majority of unemployed over-50s planning to return to work

Workplace Insight

An exclusive survey of over 50s by the UK’s leading independent job board, CV-Library , claims that an overwhelming 91 percent of inactive workers in the age bracket intend to return to work. The Office for National statistics (ONS) recently revealed that the number of people aged 50-64 who are economically inactive has increased by 3.6 million, a rise of 10 percent since before the pandemic and the survey results support this with 41.5 percent reporting that they either left a job or have bee

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Scam Prevention: Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones

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Scammers love to target the vulnerable, especially in times of crisis. Do you know how to protect yourself? Julien and Kiersten (@richandregular) have fallen for scams, just like everyone else. Today, they talk about staying vigilant to prevent yourself and your loved ones from getting scammed, what to say to a potential fraudster and what to do if your personal information has been compromised.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.