Wed.Apr 03, 2024

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Beyond Virtual Reality: The Metaverse And The Future Of Work

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The metaverse is an expanding network of 3D virtual worlds that supports social interaction, transcending conventional VR and AR by allowing interoperability and consistent user identities across platforms. Major tech innovations like Apple’s Vision Pro and the widely accessible Meta Quest 2 are key to the metaverse’s adoption, offering entry points through enhanced user experience and affordable VR.

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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

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Seven hours per month. That’s how much I used to spend commuting to my in-person job. In total, it’s a full day of thinking, listening to podcasts and generally getting to zone out as a means of transitioning between my two lives: work, where I used to be a teacher in a busy student newsroom, and home, where my five kids require constant nose wiping, hugs and help finding a spirit-day shirt for the next school day.

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Is AI Literacy Now a Key to Success in Business? 40% of Business Students Seek AI Training

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As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms the workforce, top business schools are overhauling their curricula to ensure graduates are equipped with AI skills widely in-demand by employers. According to a report published by The Wall Street Journal , prominent business schools including Wharton, Columbia, Duke and American University are moving swiftly to integrate AI instruction throughout their core MBA and undergraduate coursework.

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Half of workers say they are ready to take advantage of new flexible working laws

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Businesses are being advised to brace themselves as a new poll claims more than half (55 percent) of respondents are planning to make a new request for flexible working when new rules come into UK law this weekend. The changes introduced by the Flexible Working Bill on April 6 – allowing workers to ask for flexible forms of work from day one of their employment (previously six months) – look set to lead to a sharp increase in flexible working requests even though 74 percent of emplo

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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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The Secret To Driving Demand: Eco-friendly Flexible Workspaces

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Modern office designs are increasingly guided by eco-friendly principles due to the growing ecological awareness among businesses and employees. Sustainable flexible workspaces are gaining popularity, driven by environmental concerns from both the workforce and companies aiming to meet their net zero targets. Embracing green practices in workspace design offers multiple benefits such as cost savings, enhanced employee well-being, and a positive contribution to the community, ultimately supportin

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From Our CEO: How Our Relationship With Money Is Influenced by Our Past 

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Is it true that our relationship with money is a direct reflection of our parents’ or guardians’ attitudes toward finances ? This question was posed to me at a conference several years ago, and it has stuck with me. While it seems obvious that our childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping our behaviors as adults, their profound impact on our financial goals , decisions, and how we think about money is certainly something I underestimated.

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Episode 521: Derin “DMac” McMains Talks About Talks About Transitioning from Sports to Mental Performance Coaching

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In this episode I sit down with Derin McMains , affectionately known as DMac , a former professional baseball player turned mental performance coach. DMac shares the journey behind his nickname and how it has followed him from high school baseball to the major leagues. Our conversation delves into the critical transition from sports to life after, highlighting the mental challenges and breakthroughs that come with changing career paths.

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What If You’re Not Actually A Coworking Space?

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Coworking spaces should specialize their offerings and brand themselves around the specific needs of their target demographic to stand out from generic coworking options. Operators should focus on creating a community and environment that is exclusive to their target group, accepting that this may involve turning away those who do not align with the brand’s focus.

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London Mayor sets out ambitious plans for Capital’s growth and reinvention

Workplace Insight

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, is today launching an ambitious plan aimed at creating 150,000 high-quality, well-paid jobs by 2028. This initiative will be unveiled alongside the shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Reeves will say that a Labour administration intends to reset the relationship between the national government and London, while Khan thinks what is good for London is good for the UK.

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Competition Between Microsoft and Apple Heats Up as Both Invest in AI-Powered Solutions for the Workforce

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Microsoft and Apple are two tech juggernauts at the forefront of shaping the future of work, as both companies continue to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) tools. On the consumer level, many of the advancements in AI focus on collaboration, productivity, and how remote and hybrid teams interact with technology in the modern workplace. According to a report published by Web Pro News , Microsoft recently unveiled a suite of innovative solutions designed to enable seamless collaboration

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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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AI turns out to be an effective administrator for academics

Workplace Insight

Researchers Maximilian Koehler, PhD candidate at ESMT, and Henry Sauermann, professor of strategy at ESMT, explore the role of AI, not as a “worker” performing specific research tasks such as data collection and analysis, but as a “manager” of human workers performing such tasks. Algorithmic management (AM) suggests a significant shift in the way research projects are conducted and can enable projects to operate at larger scale and efficiency.

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New Zealand Considers Digital Nomad Visa to Attract Global Talent and Boost Economy

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The New Zealand government is exploring the viability of a specialized visa for digital nomads. According to a report published by The Post , New Zealand’s Immigration Minister Erica Stanford explained that while a visa is under consideration it is not an immediate priority as the government is currently focused on reforming other aspects of its immigration policies.

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When it comes to the carbon conundrum, real change will come from collaboration

Workplace Insight

Last week we launched our first white paper: Carbon Conundrum to Carbon Control and we were so delighted to be joined by a panel of experts across development, , engineering, design and consultancy. Through their discussion and with excellent engagement from our audience of developers, designers, contractors, agents, engineers and end users, there were a number of very pertinent industry topics raised.