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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Popular workplace tool ChatGPT is getting more powerful after OpenAI on Thursday added a set of new search functions to its popular large language model. The feature will be integrated into the chatbot instead of launching as a separate product. The AI giant is venturing into a territory long dominated by Alphabet’s Google, also placing it in competition with OpenAI-backer Microsoft’s Bing and emerging services such as Perplexity — a search-focused AI chatbot firm backed by Amazon founder Jeff B

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When she made her first appearance on on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County , a popular MTV reality show in the mid-2000s, Kristin Cavallari was only a teenager. Over the course of the decade that followed, she appeared on a few other reality TV shows, authored an autobiography and a trio of cookbooks (all of which are bestselling), married an NFL quarterback and had three children.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

As a small business owner, you’re probably used to wearing many hats—and sometimes a witch’s hat isn’t out of the question! Now that remote work is becoming the norm, keeping everyone connected and avoiding dreaded burnout is a unique challenge. But with a little creativity, you can keep your remote team spirit high without the specter of stress haunting them.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Last week at Orgatec, many firms continued to repeat the claim that “sitting is the new smoking” in their marketing spiel. There’s something in this. The risks of a sedentary lifestyle include health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Standing desks have been seen as a way to reduce the time people spend sitting while at work as a fix for such health problems.

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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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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Digital nomadism is reshaping work and travel by offering flexibility and freedom, enticing individuals with the allure of diverse cultures, affordability, and work-life balance. While digital nomads boost local economies, they also contribute to rising living costs and social tensions, as seen in cities like Barcelona where their presence has led to protests.

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Success

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We’ve all heard the quote, “Consistency is key,” but, in reality, maintaining consistency is, ironically, a little hard to do. Whether it’s struggling to plan effectively, failing to implement long-term goals, or unsuccessfully keeping up with day-to-day tasks, inconsistency is a boldly unapologetic reminder of how we keep getting in the way of our own potential.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The widespread adoption of hybrid working has led to a boom in active commuting – where workers combine their commute with physical exercise – resulting in improved wellness, productivity, and job satisfaction, according to a new poll from IWG. The increased use of local flexible workspaces by hybrid workers has been central to this shift, says the firm, which provides local flexible workspaces.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Starbucks is set to implement a new policy in January, requiring corporate employees to work from the office at least three days a week, with serious repercussions for non-compliance, according to the New York Post. In a memo reported by Bloomberg News, the Seattle-based coffee giant stated that employees who fail to meet this requirement could face consequences, including potential job termination.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s easy to feel like every job you take needs to somehow advance your career in a meaningful, direct way, but there’s something to be said for the “weird job.” You know the one. The type of job that leaves you with a thousand good stories and inspires just as many follow-up questions. According to career and leadership coach Phoebe Gavin, “In a competitive job market, most candidates have the right experience, answer interview questions well and check the necessary boxes.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my conversation with Tiago Forte , the visionary behind the “Building a Second Brain” methodology. With his book making waves, and after having attended the Second Brain Summit , it felt like the perfect time to re-share this impactful episode. Tiago has not only been a force in the productivity space but has pioneered a transformative approach to personal knowledge management (PKM) that resonates deeply in our digital age.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Offering a comprehensive employee benefits package is more important than ever, and Drewberry’s 2024 Employee Benefits And Workplace Satisfaction Survey found that a fifth of employees want insurance to protect their loved ones. But with so many products out there, and terms like “Group Income Protection” and “Critical Illness Cover” making many people’s eyes glaze over, it can be hard to determine the right product for your people – and what they really offer.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The decline in office occupancy in the U.S. appears to be reversing, with businesses now embracing a return to in-person work culture. Major firms like Amazon and Dell Technologies are leading the charge. Amazon recently mandated that corporate staff return to the office five days a week and is seeking substantial new office space in Manhattan. Meanwhile, Dell requires its global sales team to work full-time from company offices, and 3M’s CEO has signaled an expectation for increased attendance

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Can you change your life in 30 seconds? Probably not. But can you change 30 seconds of your life? Absolutely. Most of us think in extremes. We believe that if we meditate, we have to do it for an extended period of time in a place with candles, soft music and no outer distractions. We think that if we don’t do it perfectly, we’re failing. But the truth is, our idea of what’s perfect is simply a construct we have created, likely stemming from how we see it depicted in movies and on social media.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In this episode, I sit down with Jason Silver , author of Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life. Jason shares his insights on how to find more happiness in your work by using the skills you already have and how that enjoyment leads to greater productivity. We dive into the book’s structure, which is designed to help you work smarter, find enjoyment without changing jobs, and progress in your career.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Autumn Budget is anticipated to introduce a series of tax increases that could directly impact commercial property owners, including changes to capital gains tax (CGT), national insurance contributions, and business rates. These changes could have a ripple effect across the property market, influencing both investment decisions and tenant demand.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Volkswagen asked its workers to take a 10% pay cut on Wednesday, arguing it was the only way that Europe’s biggest carmaker could save jobs and remain competitive as profits plunged to a three-year low and union bosses threatened strikes. It was the first official confirmation of cost-cutting measures VW wants to implement to turn around its fortunes as high costs and weak demand in China dragged down sales and left its factories bloated from overcapacity.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

If you were on a beach vacation in Hawaii, where the only sound you heard was the waves gently lapping on the shoreline, what would you be thinking? I can’t wait to get in the water! I wonder if I’ll see a dolphin today? Why am I lying on this beach instead of doing something productive? Most of us would like to believe the first two things would hold our focus while lounging on the sand.

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Jennie Lyon

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Having been in the digital marketing industry for over twenty years, I’ve noticed how the culture of social media changes. With these cultural changes come new requests from clients. In the last couple of years, with the popularity of short-form content, the big question has been, “How can I go viral?” And it’s a fair… The post You Don’t Have to Go Viral to Grow Your Business… Here’s What to Do Instead appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I’ve been going to Orgatec in Cologne since 1992. It has always been one of the twin global behemoths of office design shows. The other being NeoCon in Chicago. Over that time, I’ve seen it dwindle significantly in size, if not relevance. It is held every two years, which means it can offer a better snapshot of current thinking about offices than an annual show might.

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Allwork

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Coworking spaces are experiencing significant growth in the U.S., with over 7,500 locations nationwide; cities like Nashville and Indianapolis showed notable increases. While membership pricing for coworking spaces remains mostly stable, some cities like Washington, D.C. offer affordable rates, whereas others like Manhattan are above average. The coworking market is maturing with increased consolidation and strategic partnerships, as well as a trend toward smaller spaces designed to support comm

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Chicago-based entrepreneur, author and podcast host Kate Kennedy did not set out to become an internet sensation, but when an Australian radio station shared her “turn off your straightener” doormat on their social media a decade ago, the post went viral. “I was in a very Pinterest-forward era where I wanted cute home decor,” Kennedy reflects. “I didn’t want a paper sign on my door, so I built it into another household item….

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

This past summer, leads for Brian Brown’s landscaping business near Lake Tahoe were drying up. “We’d put together bids, call clients, and they were like, ‘well, we’re going to think about it,’” said Brown, whose typical customer owns luxury property in the California resort area. “Most of our clientele are not the kind of people that ‘think about it.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

More than 500 Amazon.com employees sent a letter on Wednesday to the CEO of its AWS unit urging reversal of a full return-to-office policy and rejecting his assertion that the rule had broad support and opponents should leave Amazon Web Services. “We were appalled to hear the non-data-driven explanation you gave for Amazon imposing a five-day in-office mandate,” the letter begins.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Brazil’s labor market is posting blockbuster numbers ahead of a central bank rate decision next week, amid bets that the country’s rate-setting committee will need to speed up monetary tightening due to inflationary risks. Brazil’s jobless rate fell to 6.4% in the three months through September, statistics agency IBGE said on Thursday, below market expectations and marking the second-lowest unemployment level on record.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled that changes must be made to some labor rules including ordering the establishment of sectoral minimum wages, in response to a petition by several workers unions. Unions had petitioned the court about a controversial Job Creation law they said went against workers’ rights to decent conditions.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

U.S. regional banks continue to grapple with pressures in their office loan books as remote work stays prevalent, but rate cuts may provide some relief by easing the strain on other commercial real estate (CRE) segments, analysts said. Nearly a dozen mid-sized and regional U.S. banks reported higher non-performing loans (NPLs) — debt where borrowers missed scheduled payments — in their CRE portfolios in the third quarter compared with a year earlier, a Reuters analysis of earnings reports showed

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Effective recognition programs are closely integrated with organizational culture — indicating to employees that their contributions are appreciated and that employers are committed to their professional growth and success. Understanding the psychological principles behind workplace recognition highlights its effectiveness in boosting employee performance, satisfaction, and morale by fulfilling the need for validation and respect.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Strong employment rates among prime-age Americans are essential for state finances, and recent trends show a significant increase in women’s contributions to the workforce. As more women secure jobs, they are helping to drive economic growth and influence the financial dynamics across the country. In 2023, a higher percentage of women were employed compared to the 15-year averages from 2008 to 2022, particularly in Arizona, Washington, D.C., and Colorado.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

When employees believe they are constantly being watched, it can create a climate of suspicion that reduces employee motivation and overall job satisfaction across an organization. The potential biases stemming from the analytics produced by these workplace surveillance programs can have a negative impact on employees’ mental well-being — creating an environment where they often feel judged by what they believe is incomplete data.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

LinkedIn is launching an AI Hiring Assistant aimed at streamlining the connection between job recruiters and qualified candidates. The tool will allow recruiters to input job descriptions and specific qualifications, which the AI will use to generate a shortlist of suitable LinkedIn users. As recruiters review these suggested candidates, the AI will highlight their relevant qualifications for the job.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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