Mon.Sep 25, 2023

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5 Steps to Gaining Deeper Self-Awareness—and How it Can Transform Your Life

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One day in seventh grade, a girl sat next to me on the school bus. She was the kind of person who made fun of everyone. She said, “Nick, I don’t even have to start with you. You’re already too messed up.” That specific incident started a chain of thoughts in me that were really hard to shed. I embraced the idea that I was hard to love, that I wasn’t good enough and that I was inferior.

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Google’s Myth Of Losing Social Capital In Hybrid Work

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A survey of over 1,000 Google employees showed that two-thirds feel unhappy with being forced to be in the office three days a week, with many threatening to leave, and some already quitting to go to other companies with more flexible options. Google’s leadership is defending its requirement of mostly in-office work as necessary to protect the company’s social capital, meaning people’s connections to and trust in each other.

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From Small Salon to Celebrity Skincare: Mario Badescu’s President Shares the Secrets to Creating a Legacy Brand

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On a vacation in Arizona a few years back, as we wandered around in the hot sun and bemoaned the dry air, a friend pulled a small plastic bottle from her bag. “Anyone want a spritz?” she asked, spraying down her face and neck with the contents of the unassuming white-and-green container. The refreshing substance, I’d soon learn, was Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea , and after that first spritz in the Arizona heat, it’s been a staple in my skincare routine.

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Hate Working In The Office? Move To Boston

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The traditional five-day office work week appears to be fading in Boston. According to a recent report by The Real Deal , many of Boston’s major employers are finding it challenging to have their employees return to the office full-time. Instead, flexible work schedules and hybrid work models, where employees split their time between the office and remote work, are reigning supreme.

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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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Poor workplace design means a quarter of people may consider quitting job

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A new poll claims that over a quarter (27 percent) of workers would consider leaving their job due to poor workplace design, as an increasing number of companies phase out remote working. Commissioned by design and architecture studio MoreySmith , the survey of 2,000 UK adults by Yonder asked the public about the importance of the office environment for their wellbeing at work.

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HP Study Exposes Soaring Job Dissatisfaction Globally, Employees Opt for Well-being Over Pay

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In an eye-opening study by HP Inc., the global workforce is sending a clear message: as job dissatisfaction soars, employees are prioritizing well-being and happiness over bigger paychecks, marking a transformative shift in our professional landscape. The HP Work Relationship Index, recently featured by Entrepreneur , surveyed 15,600 individuals from 12 countries across various industries.

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U.K. Sees Surge in Part-Time Workers Over 50, New Retirement Challenges

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Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a significant shift in the U.K.’s employment landscape: a record number of individuals who are 50 and older are now engaged in part-time work. As highlighted by The Guardian , 25% of workers in their 50s are part-time, and the total number of older part-time workers has reached a staggering 3.6 million.

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Workplace absenteeism soars to its highest level in over a decade

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UK employees were absent an average of 7.8 days over the past year according to new survey findings from the CIPD and Simplyhealth. This is the highest level the trade body has reported in over a decade and two whole days more than the pre-pandemic rate of 5.8 days. The report claims the upsurge in workplace absenteeism comes at a time when employers are under increasing pressure with recruitment and retention challenges.

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Josh Drean – Co-founder & Director of Employee Experience at The Work3 Institute|Creating a Purposeful Work Experience: The Role of Web Three and AI in the Workforce

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Guest Episode Video Transcript Josh Drean Co-founder of Work3 Institute Josh Drean, a vanguard in the HR tech space, is renowned for his innovative insights into the evolving dynamics of work. Having co-founded Work Three Institute and currently advising at the Harvard Innovation Lab on Web Three, Josh is no stranger to pioneering initiatives. Making waves with his co-authored magnum opus, ‘Employment Is Dead’, he has offered a fresh perspective on today’s work culture.

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Women continue to struggle with the return to work after maternity leave

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A new poll suggests that while 98 percent of women want to return to work after maternity leave, only 13 percent say it’s actually viable for them. The survey of 848 mothers commissioned by Careers After Babies looked at what happened to their careers after having children. The survey looked into four areas – maternity leave, returning to work, career progression and what women actually want.

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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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Innovative ideas and artistic expression converge at the Workspace Design Show Amsterdam

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Discover a unique event experience that transcends the boundaries of artistic inspiration at the upcoming Workspace Design Show , taking place from 11 – 12 October at RAI, Amsterdam. This event will bring together the Benelux workplace interiors community in a dynamic exploration of the future of experiential workspaces. The Workspace Design Talks will host 13 panel discussions and over 50 leading speakers.

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Workspace Design Show returns for third UK edition next February

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Workspace Design Show, the leading trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns to London’s Business Design Centre for its eagerly awaited third UK edition from 27-28 February 2024. At the 2023 event, visitor number increased by an impressive 75 percent year on year with exhibitors from over 20 countries showcasing innovative and transformational workplace interiors products over the two days.

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The workation is taking off – but it needs the right tech to make it effective

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The trend for semi-nomadic working has grown in the past few months, and with it the ‘workation’, as people have looked for last minute sunny getaways after a somewhat disappointing UK summer. For the unfamiliar, a ‘workation’ is essentially taking advantage of remote working to blend work and a holiday. This could involve taking a summer holiday, and then working from the destination for a further week or two.