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Content Is King—Except When It Refers to Creative Works

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What if your life’s work was equated to the stuffing in a sofa cushion? That’s what British actor Emma Thompson says is happening when people call her work “content.” Creatives are speaking up, scrutinizing the connotation of the word, and thinking critically about art vs. content, after the famed Love Actually star pushed back on the term at the Royal Television Society conference in September.

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No-vember Challenge: Redefine Holiday Gatherings With These 5 Alcohol-Free Event Ideas

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The link between work and alcohol has led to a recent research that revealed the increasing numbers of sexual harassment at work parties where alcohol was present. A huge number of workers are seeking workplaces that offer wellness-related amenities and events, according to a report conducted by Mindspace. Not only can you think about hosting wellness and creative-related events, but workshops for professional skills and development, and cultural events, too.

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Menswear With Meaning: Fashion Brand INHERENT Is Dedicated to Improving Men’s Mental Wellness

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Could a good suit bring out the best in a man? Taylor Draper believes it can. The founder, chief creative officer and designer of INHERENT , a Colorado-based men’s fashion and lifestyle brand, developed his business based on the notion that dressing well is directly connected to mental wellness. While the idea of opening a men’s clothing store had come to Draper before, it didn’t fully take shape right away.

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LinkedIn’s AI Chatbot Begins New Era Of Job Hunting

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On Wednesday, LinkedIn introduced its new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot designed to act as a personal job search and networking assistant for users. The chatbot, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, should help LinkedIn users evaluate job opportunities and improve chances of securing employment. LinkedIn Premium’s users will be able to interact with the chatbot to receive personalized advice on their suitability for specific roles, tips on positioning themselves more effectively, and add

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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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Third of firms have adopted AI to replace or augment employees’ roles this year

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According to Owl Labs ’ annual State of Hybrid Work Report , 32 percent of employees believe that AI will help them do their jobs more efficiently, while a further 22 percent think AI will create new jobs allowing their teams to grow. However, uncertainty around AI regulation and safety is causing ‘AI anxiety’ to grow, with nearly 1 in 5 UK workers (17 percent) concerned that AI will steal their jobs.

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Episode 499: Milos Belcevic Talks About Applying Product Management Principles to Life

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In this episode we delve deep with Milos Belcevic as he shares his enlightening perspective on applying product management principles to foster personal growth. Milos navigates us through a transformative conversation, exploring the boundaries of traditional product management and its profound implications in our daily lives. We journey through Milos’ book, “ Build Your Way: Applying Project Management To Life ,” and discuss how treating life like a product to be managed can lead to

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As Others Move Out of San Francisco, OpenAI Moves In

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OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence developer, is leasing 486,600 square feet of office space in San Francisco. This decision comes after Sam Altman, OpenAI’s founder, expressed skepticism about remote work — labeling it as one of the tech industry’s worst mistakes, according to a report published by Fortune. He has since been advocating for the efficiency and productivity that comes with in-person collaboration.

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People from ‘Gen Z’ expect to change career at least three times during their working lives

Workplace Insight

While 73 percent of people from ‘Gen Z’ are willing to take a pay cut to pursue more fulfilling opportunities, two thirds of them plan to quit their current job by 2025, according to a new poll. Perceptions on careers and how often employees need to reskill and alter their career route has evolved significantly for the newest generation of workers, reveals the national survey of 2,000 working adults by Resource Solutions.

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Thomson Reuters To Invest $100M+ Annually To Aggressively Adopt AI

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Thomson Reuters recently unveiled its comprehensive strategy for generative artificial intelligence (AI). This multi-year, multi-million global investment strategy encompasses everything from product development, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships — as well as upskilling initiatives for its global workforce. Notably, the company revealed that it has integrated generative AI enhancements into its flagship product, Westlaw Precision.

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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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Working parents yearn for more flexibility in their jobs

Workplace Insight

Research commissioned by the Department for Education’s Teach in Further Education campaign claims to set out the top three factors working parents consider when looking for a job. Work life balance came out on top (70 percent), while flexible working hours (43 percent) and a job where they can use their existing skills (26 percent) also ranked highly.

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Sky-high Child Care Costs Damaging Workforce, Economy

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The escalating costs of child care in the United States are having a substantial impact on progress made in the workforce. According to a recent report published by CBS News , the average household now spends over $700 a month on child care. This figure, stemming from a report published by the Bank of America Institute, marks a 32% increase since 2019.

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NeoCon calls for thought leaders to take part in its programme

Workplace Insight

NeoCon, North America’s largest platform and event for the commercial interiors industry, which takes place from June 10-12, 2024 at THE MART in Chicago, is inviting thought-leaders to submit proposals for its onsite and virtual programming, as well as its year-round educational offerings. Now in its 55th edition, NeoCon’s annual conference boasts an impressive attendance of architects, designers, manufacturers, dealers, end-users, design organizations, and media––all eager to learn about

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