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Need Help Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety? Communications Expert Matt Abrahams Offers Tips to Find Your Confidence

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Whether interviewing for your dream job or networking at an industry event, building up the courage to speak in public can feel nerve-wracking at best and downright terrifying at worst. The good news is that you’re not alone—not even a little bit. In fact, researchers estimate that 70% of the population experiences feelings of nervousness when speaking in front of others.

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New Employee Demands Are Changing The Way Employers Hire

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71.7% of workers say that a positive work environment is at the top of their list of most important aspects for a new job. According to iHire, 10.4% of job seekers said they plan to use AI tools, like ChatGPT, for resume writing or job search assistance in 2024. iHire’s data reinforces the idea that flexible work options are no longer a perk, but a key part of attractive opportunities that many in the workforce are craving.

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7 Lies Women Have Been Told at Work That Hold Them Back From Success—And the Truth They Need to Know Instead

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Years ago, Bonnie Hammer , vice chairman of NBCUniversal, was at Universal Studios in Orlando, where she accepted an invitation to ride the “daunting” Jurassic World VelociCoaster. She noticed once she was on the ride that she was surrounded by men laughing and screaming. She was the only woman on the ride—and it wasn’t because the other women were scared, she says—at least not of the ride itself.

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The Office Of The Future: How Workspaces Must Adapt For The Hybrid Era

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Traditional office layouts are inadequate for the frequent video calls prevalent in hybrid work modes, necessitating private spaces with good lighting, acoustics, and ergonomics to avoid disruptions. Offices should be designed to facilitate both team collaboration and individual concentration, with spaces like quiet zones and phone booths complementing group work areas.

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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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Giving Joy’s Micro Grants for Female Founders Are Making Macro Impacts

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French social change-maker Charlotte Cotton celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 at the Alliance Française de Pondichéry in India. Her social organization Propolis’s “No More Taboo” program worked with 143 youth on using storytelling to empower themselves to respectfully discuss taboo topics such as gender equality, reproductive rights and violence against women.

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Demand for IT Plummets as Technology Firms Shift Focus to AI

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be developed at a relentless pace, many tech workers accustomed to high salaries and strong demand for their skills are facing a new reality: adapt by learning AI development skills or brace for tougher job prospects and reduced pay. According to a report published by The Wall Street Journal , despite a strong background in information technology (IT), many tech professionals are struggling to find new roles that match their salary expectations due

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Australia Raises Aged Care Wages 28% to Combat Staffing Crisis

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Australia’s Fair Work Commission has mandated wage increases of up to 28% for aged-care workers. The move by the federal government is a step towards addressing workforce shortages in the care sector. However, experts warn that this alone will not be enough to meet the growing demands of an aging population. According to a report published by The Conversation , the number of people over the age of 80 is expected to triple in the next 40 years.

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How Thomas Jefferson came to invent the swivel chair

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In 1775, Thomas Jefferson was a busy man. As part of the Committee of Five men and at the tender age of 33, he had been charged with drafting the Declaration of Independence that was to be presented to Congress the following Summer. By all accounts, Jefferson was a self-contained and self-sufficient man and, like many great people, a mass of contradictions.

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Minneapolis Minimum Wage Law Drives Uber and Lyft Out

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Uber and Lyft’s have decided to halt operations in the city of Minneapolis starting May 1, 2024, due to the city’s new minimum wage ordinance for rideshare drivers. The move reflects the growing tension between companies that embrace gig economy business models and regulatory efforts to ensure fair labor standards. According to a report published by Reuters , the Minneapolis City Council voted in favor (10-3) to override May Jacob Frey’s veto of a minimum wage for rideshare driv

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Great workplaces rely on great managers

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It shouldn’t need saying, but it does. Managers have a major impact on employees’ productivity and engagement, as well as other factors that create great workplaces such as building trust, fostering open communication, and caring for employees as individuals, according to a new global study by the UKG Workforce Institute. However, managers also report the highest levels of burnout at work, underlining the critical need for more organisational support in order to be the most effective in th

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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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Empty Offices Get Revamped: NYC’s Landlords Embrace Coworking for Flexible Future

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As the workforce continues to embrace hybrid and flexible work arrangements, New York’s commercial real estate market is making changes to adapt. According to a report published by The Real Deal , landlords are increasingly converting empty offices into coworking spaces to meet the changing demands of businesses and workers alike. Some firms have even launched their own in-house coworking programs to cater to the growing need for adaptable workspaces.

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A day of learning for workplace designers

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The Sustainable Design Forum (SD Forum) – a one day interactive event designed specifically for workplace designers and specifiers – is returning to the Crypt on the Green in Clerkenwell, London on Thursday 25th April 2024. Incorporating an innovative format of presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops, a materials lab and the SD awards ceremony, the SD Forum offers the opportunity for learning and collaboration between designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and not-for-profit organi

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10 Quotes from Fearless Woman to Inspire You This Women’s History Month

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March is all about celebrating women—both the remarkable women before us who dared to challenge the status quo and the unapologetically fierce women of today. You don’t have to look far to see the trailblazers, rule breakers and game changers who aren’t afraid to use their voice to shape the world around them for the better. Maybe you’re one of them.

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