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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Growing up, my family went to Red Lobster for special occasions, like birthday dinners and post-graduation lunches. Entering the restaurant and seeing the huge lobster tanks made me feel sophisticated, and we always had to wait for a table because it was so crowded. The wait was worth it, because when we arrived at our table we got to feast on savory cheddar biscuits and consistently good seafood.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Freelancers face an important decision in selecting a business structure, with options like LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps, each offering different benefits and drawbacks. LLCs provide flexibility and personal liability protection, while S-Corps allow pass-through taxation, but have stricter IRS requirements. C-Corps can attract investors, but face double taxation.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Imagine you’re a woman over 50 with years of experience, wisdom that comes from decades of navigating work and life, and yet… the job market treats you like an outdated app that no one wants to download. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, ageism in the workplace is alive and kicking, and if you’re a woman, the double whammy of ageism and sexism can feel like a one-two punch.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

As AI continues to advance, navigating the balance between regulation and innovation will have a huge impact on how successful the technology can be. The EU AI Act came into force this summer, which is a move in the right direction towards classifying AI risk. At the same time, the Labour government has set out its intention to focus on the role of technology and innovation as key drivers for the UK economy.

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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.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

Gabriel Francisco is an executive assistant and a seasoned globetrotter, leveraging almost two decades of international speaking engagements, teaching endeavors, and business relationships that enrich his professional tapestry. In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Gabriel talks about developing your soft skills, joy in the workplace, being a culture manager, and tips on public speaking and performance.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

I hiked the Grand Canyon with a few girlfriends this past summer. Returning to my ordinary life as a wife and mother of three young children, I noticed that my emotional health had significantly improved beyond what I expected. I felt invigorated and inspired long after the endorphins and excitement from my adventure had worn off. Weeks later, I wondered if science could explain why a challenging two-day hike with friends had resulted in such an upgrade in my emotional health.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I’m joined by Patrick McAndrew , founder and CEO of HARA, an exclusive membership community designed for entrepreneurs and leaders seeking to elevate their lives and align their personal and professional paths. Patrick has a unique blend of experience, from managing restaurants to advising corporate giants like Morgan Stanley, and he brings deep insight into how we can reclaim attention and cultivate intention in a tech-driven world.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A new report from the British Council for Offices (BCO) argues that if employers want their staff to ‘return to office’, they need to approach the workplace in the same way they would their customers by creating spaces that offer experiences workers actively seek out. The report, titled Towards Experience Utopia , claims to serve as a comprehensive guide for creating optimal working environments that integrate the best aspects of both remote and in-office work.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

POV: You’re a Coach who decided to embrace AI instead of fearing it It’s time to kick that fear to the curb and get curious about AI! Another thing to learn? Yes. You’re trying to embrace the new tech, but it’s all new? Yes. Can it feel intimidating and scary? Yes. But AI is revolutionising everything in a good way (you’re already using it more than you realise).

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

It’s no surprise that having a disability has historically been perceived as a weakness. That’s how disabilities have been portrayed in both media and society as a whole. This perception of disability has also found its way into the workplace—which, rooted in capitalism as it is, tends to prioritize productivity. This has resulted in widespread ableism and has excluded many workers with disabilities.

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The coworking industry is shifting to meet the growing demand for flexibility in office spaces, with a significant portion expected to adapt to flexible arrangements. Will Sandford, Director of Coworking at Yardi, spoke about the importance of building long-term relationships with enterprise clients, as they contribute significantly more revenue compared to individual users.

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Last week, we referred to receiving emails exhorting us to sign up for an online medical platform, but didn’t name it. Now we will, because it’s part of an ongoing lawsuit regarding medical privacy, social media and smartphones, of course. It’s MyChart. MyChart and a New York hospital system are now embroiled in litigation in New York. Plaintiffs’ allegations: The hospital system, through internet tracking technologies (aka MyChart), improperly disclosed their private health information to Faceb

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Strategic investment, innovative technology, and collaboration are essential for achieving sustainability and value goals in the real estate sector, according to a new report from Colliers. The report Realising ESG Performance: The Value-Driven Transformation of Europe’s Built Environment [registration] claims to provide insights into how the real estate industry can embrace sustainable buildings and comply with regulatory demands while creating long-term value.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I’m joined by Srini Rao , host of The Unmistakable Creative podcast. Srini has always been at the forefront of blending creativity with productivity, and our discussion today takes an even deeper dive into these themes. We reflect on how the creative process has evolved since we last spoke, touching on the integration of AI and the future of content creation.

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Spotify prefers to keep its employees enjoying an ultra-flexible work setup, despite the recent shift at many other companies demanding their work-from-home employees head back to the office. The Swiss firm’s HR chief has even doubled down on why the streamer wants its staff to continue with their current work dynamic, even though we’re already in what most consider to be a post-pandemic world.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

According to a recent INTOO report , 47% of Gen Z employees rely on AI tools over their managers to provide meaningful career guidance. The report highlights current expectations for more accessible and unbiased career support, and underscores the insufficient guidance managers provide. The future of mentorship involves integrating AI capabilities with human insights — allowing organizations to effectively meet the diverse needs and expectations of a tech-savvy generation.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

A business executive is a master juggler. However, ambitious professionals may take on too much in their professional and private lives, resulting in chaos. Can you handle business finances, keep up with industry changes, manage employees, and find a satisfying work-life balance while overseeing personal matters? It’s not possible! Or at least, it’s tough to grow your business, increase profits, and build an excellent reputation while bogged down with trying to manage your home life and work res

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

According to an oft-cited study by psychologists at Princeton, we more or less make our minds about other people within one tenth of a second of meeting them. Experience suggests first impressions are often wrong, or at least incomplete, but at least we can correct ourselves. According to a new study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin , many people says that it’s even harder to form an accurate impression of someone they meet through a screen.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Spain has recently tightened its requirements for digital nomad visas, leading to frustrations among British expatriates who have relocated to the country. The changes mandate that entrepreneurs seeking these visas provide extensive documentation, including proof of full company ownership, client contracts, and stable income verification through tax returns.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

The three key areas where AI is revolutionizing the future of work are Customer Engagement, Market Adaptation and Platform Evolution. To truly thrive in this new era, we need to understand (at a fundamental level) how AI is reshaping business dynamics and design strategies that not only keep pace but stay ahead of these changes. AI is the most crucial technology propelling us toward a future of business abundance, and companies embracing this shift are leading the charge.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Boeing said late on Thursday it filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against the union that represents about 33,000 striking U.S. West Coast factory workers. The planemaker said the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers unit representing the workers had failed to bargain in good faith during the four-week work stoppage.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on Friday, as it shifts focus towards a greater use of AI in content moderation. Two sources familiar with the matter earlier told Reuters that more than 700 jobs were slashed in Malaysia. TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, later clarified that less than 500 employees in the country were affected.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Mexico’s Senate unanimously passed a constitutional reform guaranteeing the country’s minimum wage will be revised annually to at least match inflation. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Around four in 10 Mexicans earn the minimum wage or less. The reform is meant to cement a floor for annual wage increases, although the previous administration of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador backed some of the highest wage increases in decades.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Mental health issues have escalated in the workforce, particularly affecting women, who are experiencing significant stress, burnout, and anxiety. According to Jennifer Birdsall, clinical psychologist and clinical director at ComPsych, this trend has intensified since the pandemic, leading to a striking rise in mental health-related leaves. Recent data from ComPsych shows that in the first quarter of 2024, 11% of all employee leaves were for mental health reasons, up 22% from the previous year.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Canada’s economy added a net 46,700 jobs in September and the unemployment rate unexpectedly decreased, data showed on Friday, weakening bets for a 50 basis-point rate cut this month. The jobless rate fell for the first time in 8 months to 6.5%, compared with analysts’ estimate for an increase to 6.7% from 6.6% in August. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a net gain of 27,000 jobs.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

Can your DNA really determine how good you are at sales? According to a study by MIT Sloan’s Juanjuan Zhang and her team , the answer might be yes. They tracked 117 salespeople at an Asian telemarketing company over 13 months and compared DNA to sales performance using metrics like revenue, spotting opportunities and effort. The verdict? Some people are just wired for sales.

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💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

A friend in the throes of a terrible breakup texted me a link from the Mayo Clinic. The topic? Borderline personality disorder. “He had all the signs,” she wrote, referring to her ex. “That’s why it was so hard to be in a relationship with him.” According to Mayo, people with borderline experience unstable, intense relationships and have a significant fear of abandonment.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is planning to close 444 outlets across North America due to a significant rise in underperforming establishments. These closures are a part of a broader growth strategy at 7-Eleven, with the company expected to achieve a $30 million increase in operating income this year as a result, according to Restaurant Business.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Amid the unstable economic climate, Costco has diversified its product lineup, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase gold and platinum bars in addition to groceries and household items. And if the latest estimated sales figures are an accurate predictor, it seems the demand for these precious metals could soar even higher in the coming weeks. But what’s causing shoppers to be so invested in obtaining gold and platinum bullion at this time?

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Carolina García Jayaram, who’s among the 1% of philanthropic Latino leaders, is an unstoppable force in the nonprofit sector. As founding CEO of the Elevate Prize Foundation , her core belief in the power of activism to create positive movements in our society propelled her to pursue an altruistic career. With over two decades of experience operating nonprofits, she focuses on helping community members and leaders with mentorship, strategic planning, fundraising and more.

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Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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