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Microsoft Says ‘Productivity Paranoia’ Can Hurt Hybrid Workplaces

Forbes Careers

New data from Microsoft’s Work Trend Index, which surveyed 20,000 employees across 11 countries, finds that despite early signs of a productivity boom during the pandemic, there’s a steep divide between how workers and their employers see productivity two years later.

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Securing Europe’s competitiveness: Addressing its technology gap

McKinsey

Even amid war in Europe and the energy and cost of living crisis that has resulted, the region needs to pay attention to its slow-motion corporate and technology crisis.

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Sustainable Business Strategy Brings “Doing Good” to This Artist’s Life & Work

Harvard Business School Online

Combining art and business fueled Miroslav Stiburek’s entrepreneurial spirit. Taking HBS Online’s Sustainable Business Strategy course made him realize that, by bringing sustainability to his work, he could make money and better please his clients.

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5 Proven Strategies to Stop Procrastinating—Now! | by Sarah Evans, MCC

The Coaching Tools Company

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as 5 Proven Strategies to Stop Procrastinating—Now! | by Sarah Evans, MCC. Procrastination is a human challenge: all of us have in some way or at some time delayed, avoided or postponed doing something despite our good intentions. But this isn't necessarily a bad or a lazy thing. It's human nature to put off uncomfortable or undesirable tasks, or to make an easier choice in the moment.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.

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Resetting the e-commerce model to achieve profitable growth in Europe

McKinsey

Winning EU consumer goods players are reprioritizing channels and markets to drive online sales, shifting to an online-first playbook, and investing in tech and specialist talent.

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Data Advocacy: 5 Ways To Champion A Big Data Transformation

Correlation One

As a data advocate, you can champion efforts to give employees the skills they will need to power your company's data transformation.

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Susan Cain Shares How Leaders Can Help Teams Connect More Deeply In Bittersweet

Forbes Careers

Cain maintains that embracing sorrowful and melancholy feelings helps us to become more human.

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Author Talks: Steve Case identifies the US cities driving new innovation—and it’s not where you think

McKinsey

For the past decade, most venture capital funding in the United States went to three cities, but Steve Case says a convergence of social, technological, and policy factors is rebalancing the scale.

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Are Founders Discriminated Against If They Look For Jobs?

Forbes Careers

Most firms say that they want employees to be innovative and creative, but this doesn't appear to extend to wanting to hire former entrepreneurs. Research explores why this is.

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Cybersecurity is a requisite for unleashing 5G’s potential in healthcare

McKinsey

New technologies in the healthcare area can lead to major quality-of-life improvements, but require massive investments in data security.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Could The Four-Day Workweek Become The New Global Standard?

Forbes Careers

The four-day workweek is becoming a reality for many, as it continues to gain global adoption. In early June, over 70 companies in the United Kingdom embarked upon a six-month pilot program, and the results are already looking positive.

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Using advanced analytics to improve performance in customs agencies

McKinsey

Machine learning and other analytics tools can improve fraud detection and strategic workforce planning, among other potential benefits.

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5 Steps To Negotiating Your Best Possible Compensation

Forbes Careers

With over ten years of experience working in procurement and supply chain, Brandon Bramley is a skilled negotiation expert committed to equipping career professionals with the confidence they need to obtain the compensation they deserve. Read his 5 step process for securing the best salary.

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How the Gulf of Mexico can further the energy transition

McKinsey

Long recognized as a pillar of US energy production, deepwater Gulf of Mexico could help provide the resources the world needs during the energy transition.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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There’s A High Probability You May Not Be Trusted

Forbes Careers

If trust is one of the most essential forms of capital a leader can possess, it might also be the source of some of their deficits. Research shows over 45% of leaders overestimated how much they were trusted.

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Low-carbon fun: Making RV manufacturing greener

McKinsey

Being outside and enjoying nature is a key value proposition of the recreational-vehicle industry. Protecting the environment will soon become more important for the industry’s players.

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Trauma and Creative Work: Patrick Stewart

The Creative Mind

Most of us experience some kind of trauma in life. How does it impact creative people, and how can creative expression help? Acclaimed actor Patrick Stewart is one of many artists who have been deeply impacted by trauma in early life. An interview arti. The post Trauma and Creative Work: Patrick Stewart appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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As ISVs disrupt payments, can merchant acquirers stay relevant?

McKinsey

Merchant acquirers must act quickly to retain share as small businesses shift to integrated software vendors (ISVs), adopt value-added services, and address customers’ preference for omnichannel commerce.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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3 Steps To Empowering Employees To Solve Problems

Forbes Careers

The person closest to the problem is your best chance at solving the problem.

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A new dawn for industrial channels: Meeting customers where they want

McKinsey

The time is ripe for industrial OEMs to rethink their long-held distribution model and rebalance their channel mix.

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15 Holiday Messages to Employees: ’Tis the Season

BetterUp

Jump to section. Keeping morale high. 15 holiday message samples to send to your employees. Don’t save the holiday messages for December. Don’t forget those that aren’t in the mood to celebrate.

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The gathering storm: The affordability challenge of endemic COVID-19

McKinsey

Even as the acute threat to lives from the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, the ongoing challenges for the healthcare industry will persist.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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How to Focus On Yourself and Be Your Own Priority

BetterUp

Jump to section. What does it mean to focus on yourself? Why is it important to focus on yourself? How to focus on yourself and not others. 8 tips for prioritizing yourself. Questions to ask yourself to maintain self-focus. Turn your focus to these 4 areas. Remember: you’re not alone.

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Concerned About Possible Layoffs? Don’t Panic; Prepare!

Create Your Career Path

There has been much discussion this summer about whether the U.S. is in a recession or not. This has raised concerns about possible layoffs. FlexJobs’ Career Pulse 2022 Survey found that 73% of respondents cited concerns about a recession impacting their career decisions. However, we do not want you to panic. Regardless of what happens, you have more control over your career than you might think.

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How to Rest in Every Area of Your Life (And Why You Need It)

BetterUp

Jump to section. Why rest is necessary. Steer clear from the screen. How to rest: Best practices. For the future: What are the benefits of resting?

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A Huge Innovation Could Take Decades; This Nobel Prize Winner Reveals The Mindset You Need To Keep Yourself Going

Forbes Careers

This Nobel Prize winner discovered a black hole at the center of our galaxy. But it took decades. How did he keep himself and his team motivated?

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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How to Answer Why Do You Want to Work Here

BetterUp

Jump to section. A closer look at a common interview question. Be careful, here's what not to say. How to answer 'Why do you want to work here?'. 3 sample answers to get inspired.

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How attachment styles and trauma impact our lives and relationships

The Creative Mind

Diane Poole Heller Ph.D. is “an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in the field of child and adult attachment theory as well as trauma resolution.” She says in this audio excerpt from her course, “You might ask why study trauma and attachment. Well, I think those two topics get in our way from really being […].

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What Disengaged Employees Reveal About Your Workplace Culture

BetterUp

When we think of a healthy, thriving workplace culture, we often think of a bustle of activity. Employees are excited to be at work, take initiative, and are connected to the company's mission. They care about what they do, find fulfillment in the work, and see themselves as a key part of the organization's success.

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People Operations: What is it and How Can it Support Retention?

BetterUp

In 2006, Laszlo Bock was recruited as the next Vice President of Human Resources at Google. But when he received his offer letter, the title of the role had been changed to Vice President of People Operations.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.