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Switzerland Struggles With Labor Shortages, Considers New Workforce Strategies

Allwork

There is also a decrease in confidence in employability among older workers who fear they may lack professional and technical skills in areas like IT and artificial intelligence. When it comes to confidence in employability, “[J]ust under 60% of 18-34 year olds are confident, while only 45% of 50-64 year olds feel confident.

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Productivity boost from volunteering ‘adds £4.6 billion to UK economy each year’ 

Workplace Insight

Drawing from Censuswide research, the PBE report shows: Over half (59 percent) of adults who are currently not employed would like to find employment, but barriers such as ill-health (39 percent) loss of confidence (33 percent) and a lack of experience (21 percent) are holding them back. This is mirrored in the new research.

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The AI Revolution Liberating Workers From The Office

Allwork

AI supports skill development by personalizing learning paths and offering customized resources for remote workers. By proactively managing these risks, organizations can confidently harness the power of AI to revolutionize the way we work. One potential risk is the legal liability associated with AI-driven decisions and actions.

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6 Books on Failure to Build Your Resilience

Success

If you manage an office, own your own business, write proposals for funding, or currently seek a new career, you are in sales. It will empower you with practical skills in turning seeming negatives into positives. The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness. leads this for a reason.

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Look at Your Written Messages Through an Editor’s Lens

Office Dynamics

Whenever you write something—a report, proposal, or sensitive email—you naturally don a writer’s hat. If you can’t confidently answer YES to these questions, pay attention to the following fixes and use them wherever it’s appropriate. But don’t stop there. You’re not finished! Is it CLEAR? Is it CONCISE?

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

Success

Having allies at work isn’t just about having a confidant or an enforcer of policies. In our book, Cashing Out: Win The Wealth Game By Walking Away , my wife, Kiersten, and I propose that you completely reevaluate the typical approach of working for 40 to 50 years and plan to exit the workforce after only 15.

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The New Normal: Finding Routine and Perspective in Coffee Shops

Success

I could give you the gist of one’s book proposal. I tried to settle in, but my people-watching skills were out of practice. I was overwhelmed and not confident. I know more than 15 baristas by name. I could tell you what some of them were studying in school. I had quite a bit to work on.

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