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The Importance Of Connecting RTO Strategies With DEI To Meet The Needs Of Diverse Demographics

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Companies should craft return-to-office strategies that cater to the varied preferences of their employees, respecting their individual work style needs and personal circumstances. Organizations may need to consider upholding flexible working arrangements and support mechanisms, such as mentorship programs, to prevent a negative impact on the career progression of those who thrived under remote working conditions.

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The “World Footprints” Podcast Shares Untold Stories for Socially-Conscious Travelers

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Husband-and-wife team Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick are founders and hosts of the World Footprints travel podcast. Even though they are now married and hosting a successful podcast together, they almost didn’t meet. When Tonya, a lawyer, first met Ian, she wasn’t interested in dating anyone. Ian’s cousin, who knew Tonya from college, attempted to be a matchmaker for the pair, but he soon learned it wasn’t going to be an easy match.

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Barbados Boosts Its Economy with Its Welcome Stamp Visa Program for Digital Nomads

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Barbados has been positioning itself in recent years to benefit from the rise of digital nomads around the world with its Welcome Stamp program. The country’s initiative, which was announced on June 30, 2020, has approved 400 digital nomads in the past year — primarily from the United States, according to a report published by bnn. The Welcome Stamp program offers a flexible 12-month digital nomad visa to international remote workers earning an annual income of at least USD $50,000, and th

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Confidence vs. Arrogance: Where’s the Line?

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In the dance of professional conduct, confidence moves gracefully, turning heads with its poise and assurance. Arrogance, on the other hand, stomps around and demands attention. No one wants to be thought of as arrogant. In fact, many of us fear it so much, we go to extremes. We end up hiding in the shadows for fear that any attention at all will get us labelled arrogant.

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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.

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U.K. Labour Pledges to Boost Youth Employment

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In a speech on Monday, the U.K.’s Labour Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, unveiled a new welfare approach aimed at preventing young, able individuals from succumbing to long-term unemployment. The party’s plan emphasizes skill development and mental health support, and the initiative seeks to deploy additional employment advisers dedicated to assisting youth in seeking employment.

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New plans for public sector productivity ‘will deliver up to £1.8 billion worth of benefits by 2029’

Workplace Insight

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has outlined plans to improve public sector productivity that the government claims will deliver up to £1.8 billion worth of benefits by 2029. The statement focuses on public sector productivity because the government says it is “an alternative to accepting an ever-increasing bill for public services as [it] sticks to its plan to move on from the high spending and high tax approach that was necessary to get the UK through the shocks of Covid and R

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A quarter of projects don’t meet their stated goals – but that’s not because of remote working

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A quarter of all projects do not meet the business goals that their organisations set for them, according to research published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the 15th edition of its Pulse of the Profession report – The Future of Project Work. The newly released report, based on the responses of over 2,000 project professionals and 300+ senior leaders around the world, paints what the report says is a concerning picture of project outcomes across various industries globally.

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Office or Home? The Debate Over Remote Work Intensifies as Companies Push Back

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Nearly four years after the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily forced offices to shut down, the return to office debate has not only remained relevant but has also become a symbol of broader cultural and political divides. A recent survey conducted for Bloomberg News by the Harris Poll reveals a nation conflicted over the concept of returning to the office.

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Major built environment institutes renew joint pledge to tackle global instability as cities boom 

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With almost 70 percent of the world’s population predicted to live in cities by 2050, major built environment professional institutes, including architects, planners, structural engineers and landscape practitioners, have renewed their joint pledge to collaborate to tackle urgent global challenges. Members of the UK Built Environment Advisory Group (UKBEAG), a group first launched in 2016 comprising the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI),

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45 Professional Development Books to Level Up Your Career and Your Life

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In a world with countless ways to level up your professional development, books are one of the most underestimated tools. Professional development books give insight on how to grow in our careers, grow as people and better approach work-related challenges, shifting work environments and new opportunities. In this post, we’ll dive into books that speak to the three following categories: Books on personal habits, attitudes and approaches Mental health and work books Books for entrepreneurs Books

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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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Bisley to join forces with MARK Product

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Office and home furniture giant Bisley has announced that it is joining forces with MARK Product , the Cornwall-based B-Corp, which since 2008 has specialised in designing and manufacturing sustainable furniture. The partnership is the result of a significant investment by Bisley which will enable the Cornish brand to expand its reach within the workplace sector and will pave the way for enhanced product development, with a focus on sustainable soft seating and outdoor furniture.

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