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These Six Trends Are Revolutionizing Workplace Attire

Allwork

IWG recently identified four main trends dominating current workplace fashion; however, six broader movements are predicted to influence workwear fashion over the coming years and decades. The trends in workwear fashion for the future are influenced by factors such as technological advances , evolving workplace norms, and societal shifts towards sustainability and individual expression.

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The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 50s

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Some Americans move into a peak earning decade during their 50s. However, greater earnings don’t necessarily translate to financial security. People in their 50s are facing financial headwinds that include higher costs of living, rising debt, the disappearance of pension funds and an increased reliance on Social Security. A 2019 study from the Center for Financial Services Innovation, funded by the AARP Foundation, indicated that just 17% of adults 50 and older in the low-to-moderate income rang

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The Power of Documentation in the Workplace

Eat Your Career

As a passionate writer, a naturally forgetful person, and a self-confessed control freak, I have always believed in the power of documentation, especially in the workplace. Documentation is a vital tool for enhancing productivity, accountability, transparency, and (most importantly) peace of mind. Whether paper-based or electronic, effective documentation practices can have a profound impact on your professional life.

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European and Asian cities dominate latest smart city rankings

Workplace Insight

Zurich tops the 2024 Smart City Index , with European and Asian cities dominating the rankings. The report, released by the IMD World Competitiveness Center’s Smart City Observatory and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO), analyses data and resident surveys from 142 cities globally. Seven of the top 10 smartest cities hail from Europe.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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California’s “Right to Disconnect” Legislation Supported by 83% of Employees in Recent Survey

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In an era where the lines between work and personal life are increasingly intertwined, California’s proposed “Right to Disconnect” legislation has emerged as a potential game-changer for employees’ well-being in the state. More professionals across the U.S. have become aware of California lawmakers promoting the bill after last week’s vote to move the bill forward to a committee hearing.

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In-Depth Guide to the Timesheet Approval Process

BMT Office Administration

How do you keep track of your employees’ work hours? If you’re like most organizations, your employees record the number of hours they worked on a timesheet. In the old days, this involved ‘punching’ a physical time card. In fact, this is why human resources professionals still refer to clock-in times as ‘punches.’ Employee timesheets are almost entirely digital today, with some using advanced features like biometrics.

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Hybrid working ‘allows organisations to cut energy use by a fifth’

Workplace Insight

Hybrid working has enabled UK businesses to cut energy usage by a fifth as they replace large city centre office space with smaller, more energy efficient spaces including flexible workspaces, according to a new report from IWG , whose brands including Spaces and Regus. surveyed more than 500 leaders and facilities managers at businesses that have adopted hybrid working policies.

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Hybrid Work Becomes the New Normal in Japan’s Post-Pandemic Landscape

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Hybrid work arrangements are becoming a more common work environment in Japan’s post-pandemic workforce. According to a report published by The Japan Times , a recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has revealed that while fully remote work has slightly declined since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work models have solidified its place in the workforce.

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8 Niche Careers You Didn’t Even Know Existed

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“So, what do you do?” It’s a question we’ve all been asked on long plane rides and at awkward cocktail parties. Sometimes, the answers are quite boring and vague. But for those with niche careers, they are unlikely to ever meet someone else in their field, and they’ve become some of the only experts in the world who can do what they do. Imagine the next time you ask someone what they do for a living and they respond, “Oh, I test waterslides for a living,” or “I study the curious contents found i

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Ep 268: Liliya Susong on Bridging Culture Gaps

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Liliya Susong is a Senior Administrative Assistant at Nestlé North America. An immigrant to the US, she has 11+ years of experience as an EA with international companies and counting – now on the US side! In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Liliya shares her journey navigating culture gaps as an immigrant to the US, communication, networking, and working with an assistant team.

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AI is not coming for your job. But it will make it better

Workplace Insight

“Artificial intelligence will outsmart humans, resolve all IT and business problems, and humans will not be needed in the workforce!” These are some of the most common misconceptions that too many companies and workforces currently have around AI and automation. To date, workforces have been inclined to broach AI with apprehension due to concerns that it will negatively affect or eliminate their jobs.

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WeWork’s 27% Stake in WeWork India Could be Sold Off in Potential $144 Million Deal

Allwork

WeWork is gearing up to sell its 27% stake in WeWork India, its Indian subsidiary, for a substantial sum of Rs 1,200 crore (or nearly $144.58 million), according to a report published by The Economic Times. It’s suggested by unnamed sources that this secondary deal involves prominent investors such as the Enam group’s family office, A91 Partners, and CaratLane’s founder Mithun Sacheti.

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10 Best Financial Management Tools for Personal and Professional Use

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Managing your business and personal finances can be a headache. With so many different options out there, choosing the best one can feel overwhelming. We’ve put together a list of the best financial management tools for both personal and professional use. Personal Finance Tools Personal financial needs are often a little different from those of a business.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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8 Ways to Support Formerly Incarcerated Citizens Reentering Society

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According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 77 million Americans—or one in every three adults—carries a criminal record, whether that’s an arrest, a charge or a conviction. Some 650,000 people are released from prison each year. That’s a weighty portion of the population attempting to reenter society and facing challenges due to their judicial record, including a lack of employment and housing and difficulty accessing higher education and voting rights.

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Government to scrap employment programme for disabled people

Workplace Insight

A £100 million program designed to help disabled people find work in England and Wales has been quietly cancelled, raising concerns as the government pursues plans to reduce disability benefits. The Work and Health Programme (WHP), launched in 2017, will cease operation this autumn. This news comes amidst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed benefit cuts for 420,000 sick and disabled individuals, aiming to push them into employment.

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Zeph side chair from Herman Miller adds colour and comfort to your workspace

Workplace Insight

Herman Miller and Studio 7.5 have introduced the Zeph Side Chair to enliven and add comfort to shared workspaces. The Zeph Side Chair brings new applications to the colourful and ergonomic collection, providing a full family of seating that works together. Designed by Berlin-based Studio 7.5, the Zeph Chair collection is distinguished by a colourful one-piece seat and flexible back.

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VMA GROUP launches 10th edition of Inside Insight, offering exclusive industry perspectives for the UK Internal Communications profession

Workplace Insight

VMA GROUP , a trusted name in the world of communications, marketing, digital and change recruitment, has announced the release of its highly anticipated research report, Inside Insight. This all-encompassing benchmarking report delves deep into the current state of the internal communications industry, providing invaluable insights to professionals and organisations alike.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

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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Eternalized.ai: Meet the Digital Immortality App Designed to Memorialize Loved Ones

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After YouTube creator Jason Appleton’s grandfather died, he would occasionally hear stories about him from his aunt and uncle. Appleton found himself wishing he had spent more time talking to his grandfather about his life. “When I was young, I remember my grandfather. But I didn’t value him,” says Appleton. “When you’re 15 or 14 years old, you’ve just got old heads around— you don’t really understand the value of their stories or their experience.

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