Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

After years of adapting to hybrid and fully remote work models, many companies are now pivoting back to full-time in-office work or structured hybrid models, which is prompting questions about the future of workplace flexibility and what it means for employees and employers. According to the new Flex Index quarterly report, major companies such as Amazon, Dell, and The Washington Post announced plans for a full return to the office.

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Success

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Holiday gift giving is intended as a ritual to build and strengthen relationships, but it can have a dark side. Research that included surveys out of the United Kingdom and Norway indicated that many people associate Christmas with indulgence and overspending. Financial hardship was associated with borrowing money before Christmas, which could lead to more financial problems after the season ended.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

More and more employees across the U.S. report feeling disconnected from their jobs. According to recent Gallup data , employees are seeking new job opportunities at the highest rate since 2015, but many are struggling to make the leap amid a cooling job market and economic uncertainties. This shift has been termed the “Great Detachment,” and while turnover rates may have slowed, experts warn that employee productivity and retention are still at risk.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Uncertainty has a way of making us pause and reflect, doesn’t it? Whether it’s shifts in the job market, changes in industries, or just the unpredictability of the times, many people are rethinking their paths. If you’ve been wondering how to pivot your career toward something more fulfilling, more exciting, or simply more within your control, now might be the perfect moment to explore what’s next.

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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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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Second Home, the coworking space start-up founded in 2014 by Rohan Silva, a former special adviser to ex-U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, is on the brink of collapse. The company, which operates office spaces in London, Lisbon, and Los Angeles, is preparing to appoint administrators after filing an intention to do so, according to The Telegraph. Silva, who had been CEO and later a director of Second Home, stepped down in February and is no longer involved with the business.

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Success

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Everyone deserves a gift they get to keep all to themselves. But gifts the entire family can enjoy are always a hit. Anything that brings a family closer and gives them quality time together will be their favorite gift of the year. A solo stove firepit to make backyard memories There is nothing quite like gathering around a warm fire in the backyard on a cool night.

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Success

DECEMBER 3, 2024

My boys played with a drone in elementary school. When I saw the inexpensive toy nosedive in the backyard, I didn’t think their drone operating skills should be curated further. Fast forward to 2024, and ZipRecruiter states that the average annual pay for a drone pilot in the United States is $130,916 annually. A high salary for someone who doesn’t need an advanced education or to pass a challenging exam.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Early planning and clear communication are key for balancing hybrid work schedules and holiday time off to maintain productivity and morale. Adjusting in-office days and creating a culture of trust helps preserve team collaboration and autonomy without causing burnout during the holiday season. Prioritizing mental health and balancing critical tasks with time-off needs can enhance employee well-being and ensure productivity continuity.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Bath-based workplace design firm Interaction is inviting dog owners across the UK to nominate their canine colleagues and share a photo of their pets at work. The aim of the competition to find Britain’s best office dog is to highlight the important role that dogs play in workplace wellbeing. In the UK, households bought 3.2 million pets during lockdown – that’s a lot of new dogs for employees to consider.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Belgium has introduced groundbreaking legislation that provides sex workers with the same employment rights as other workers. The law, which comes after years of activism, grants workers access to benefits such as official employment contracts, health insurance, maternity leave, and sick days, marking a significant alteration in the treatment of sex work.

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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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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A new poll from the the CIPD suggests that many UK employers believe young people aren’t ‘job-ready’ and lack important workplace skills, with a fall in earning and learning opportunities cited as a key reason. The new report, Changing Face of the Youth Labour Market , claims to uncover a number of worrying insights into employers’ perceptions of young workers and their readiness for working life.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The 2024 State of the Global Workplace report by Gallup sets out to provide a comprehensive analysis of employee experiences worldwide, revealing a large number of people who feel they are under increasing strain. Despite living in an era of remarkable technological and economic advancements, workers face significant challenges, with stress, disengagement, and declining mental health prominent in people’s daily working life.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

There are so many different theories on how to lead change. Tom Peters says we should not discuss change but organisational revolution (Peters,1991); Chris Argyris talks about change management as flawed advice (Argyris, 1985); Kotter puts forward a top down change transformation process (Kotter, 1995); Beer, Eisnestat and Spectors, discuss a bottom-up process (Eisnestat and Spectors, 1990) and that is just to name a few ways of looking at this aspect of leadership.

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