Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: More business leaders and companies are updating work environment policies to encourage employees to return to office work, typically in the form of hybrid work. Computer World reports that a growing number of employers are arguing that productivity offered in an office setting cannot be replicated in a remote work environment.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 2, 2023
A new study commissioned by Great Western Railway claims to reveal striking generational differences in attitudes towards remote working and its impact on mental health. The research, which explored the effects of remote working on different age groups, highlights a growing concern regarding the isolation experienced by older employees compared to their younger counterparts.
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Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various sectors, threatening to automate numerous jobs across different industries. According to a World Economic Forum (WEF) study, AI could automate approximately 83 million jobs globally by 2027. Other estimates from Goldman Sachs suggest an even higher potential for job losses (up to 300 million), according to Chamber of Commerce.
Productivityist
AUGUST 2, 2023
In this enlightening episode, I engage in a meaningful (and productive) conversation with Marc Lesser. Marc is a multifaceted leader with roles as a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher. With an MBA from New York University, he has founded three companies and authored five books, notably “Finding Clarity” His passion for integrating mindfulness into leadership culminated in the “Search Inside Yourself” program at Google, an influential initiative that married emotional i
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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Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: Researchers from the University of Oregon , along with collaborators from other institutions, published a study in the American Economics Review which reveals that American workers who value job benefits, such as paid time off and remote work options, would choose to have these benefits over higher wages. By analyzing survey data, they found that 20% of employees preferred a job with better conditions even if it offered a 40% lower wage.
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Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: Game developer Activision-Blizzard is embroiled in a major legal dispute with the coworking firm Regus over alleged excessive office space fees, according to The Real Deal. Regus previously sued Activision for $2.1 million in owed fees , a claim that Activision denies. In a recent countersuit, Activision accuses Regus of deceptive practices by enforcing automatic renewals of coworking agreements at significantly inflated rates.
Workplace Insight
AUGUST 2, 2023
After two years on Brighton seafront, FOOTPRINT+ will relocate to London for 2024. The sustainability event’s new home will be Old Billingsgate Market; re-purposed by partner Marco Goldschmied of RSHP in 1985-88 for National Westminster Bank Plc. The building itself enjoyed a low-carbon retrofit, from the 19th century’s largest fish market to a central London prime event space.
Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: In Australia, the Finance Sector Union has asked the Fair Work Commission to intervene against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (CBA) mandate requiring employees to spend half their working hours in the office, according to Fortune. It’s reported that this action follows complaints that the bank’s decision was made without consultation, violated existing contracts, and negatively impacted employees with childcare or family responsibilities.
Success
AUGUST 2, 2023
I first encountered Coral Vita President and Co-founder Gator Halpern on the Summit at Sea expedition aboard Virgin Voyages. The cruise is an iteration of an annual global meeting hosted by Summit that Jody Levy, the organization’s global director, CEO and owner, says is “a foundation to nurture and connect the makers across the planet, as well as entrepreneurs, investors, people that are really committed to making our world the best it can be.” There were numerous talks every day of
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Allwork
AUGUST 2, 2023
What’s going on: Despite the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes aimed at combating inflation, the labor market has again shown signs of resilience. The U.S. labor market recorded a small decline in job vacancies and layoffs in June, according to the recent Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The number of employment openings dropped to 9.58 million, the lowest since April 2021 and down from 9.62 million in May, according to CNBC.
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