Wed.Sep 20, 2023

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TikTok’s MyRTO: The Future Of Office Attendance Or Employee Tracking Nightmare?

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TikTok recently unveiled MyRTO, which is designed to monitor office attendance through badge swipes. This move, meant as a unique attempt to coax employees back to their desks using custom data-collection technology, has been met with disapproval and concern. TikTok spokesperson Jodi Seth has defended the tool, stating that MyRTO was designed to provide clarity and context regarding in-office schedules and expectations, aiming to foster more transparent communication.

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Understanding Work-Life Integration vs. Work-Life Balance

Office Dynamics

Explore the debate of work-life integration vs. work-life balance and practical strategies to apply both concepts for professionals.

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Trust-Building in Remote Work: The Synergy Between Telehealth And Employee Well-being

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In remote settings, employers often grapple with ensuring that their staff are in good health and well-being, especially as these factors directly influence productivity and engagement. An organization that actively invests in their health and well-being through cutting-edge healthcare solutions gains a competitive edge. Enhanced trust leads to increased employee satisfaction, which is intrinsically linked to higher retention rates—a critical metric in assessing the long-term success and sta

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What’s the Deal With Side Hustles And Why Am I Focusing On Them?

Tips From T. Marie

I bet you’re thinking, “Hey T.Marie, what’s the deal with side hustles stuff?” Believe me, I’ve asked myself the same thing. Have you ever felt you just needed to do something? When the idea of creating themed side hustle guides first came to me, that’s how I felt. Let’s be honest with one another; a lot of people are struggling financially right now.

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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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Why India’s Growing Female Workforce Is Actually A Bad Sign

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Labor participation rates among women have recorded dramatic increases in recent years, especially as flexible work options create paths for more working mothers to achieve a better work-life balance. However, new research finds that women in India are choosing to enter the workforce as self-employed, and it seems to be out of necessity. According to a report titled “State of Working 2023” by the Bangalore-based Azim Premji University, self-employment among women increased by 14 p

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Will Stricter Return to Office Policies Reverse Progress Made by Women?

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Recent reports on Amazon’s internal discussions have ignited debate on return-to-office (RTO) mandates and the impact it might have for women in the workforce. According to a report published by Forbes , Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy admitted during a company fireside chat that he lacked concrete data to support his aggressive RTO stance. Instead, Jassy cited conversations with “60-80 other CEOs,” most of whom favored in-office work.

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Remote and hybrid working may have significant impact on carbon footprint

Workplace Insight

Fully remote workers can have a 54 percent lower carbon footprint compared with fully in-office workers, and all forms of remote and hybrid working have the potential to cut emissions, according to a new study from researcher at Cornell University and sponsored by Microsoft. The authors conclude that lifestyle choices and work arrangements playing an essential role in determining the environmental benefits of remote and hybrid work.

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Global Office Space Crisis: Why China Is In Even Worse Shape Than U.S.

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It’s no secret that hybrid and remote work is creating office vacancy challenges in the U.S. — and that the commercial office market has seen better days — but China’s situation paints an even grimmer picture. As of June, nearly 24% of office-tower space in 18 major Chinese cities remained unoccupied — a figure that surpasses the U.S.’s record high office vacancy rate, according to an analysis of CBRE data published by The Wall Street Journal.

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Episode 493: Mark Mears Talks About Purposeful Growth and Leadership

Productivityist

In this episode I’m joined by Mark Mears , the founder and chief growth officer for L.E.A.F. Growth Ventures. A visionary business leader, he’s been recognized as a #1 best-selling author, a keynote speaker, and an invaluable consultant. During our conversation, we dive deep into the “purposeful growth revolution”, understanding how one can grow from a leader into a legacy builder.

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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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CEO vs. AI: The Battle for Leadership in the Age of Automation

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As artificial intelligence (AI) software and tools become more advanced, the fear of automation has grown in the workforce. A recent survey conducted by online education platform edX revealed that nearly half of CEOs (49%) believe that AI could replace “most” or “all” of their roles. The surprising part is that 47% of these CEOs think such a shift might even be beneficial.

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Knowledge workers have a particularly unhealthy relationship with work

Workplace Insight

Three quarters of UK knowledge workers say they have an unhealthy relationship with work and two thirds of those say that work has had a negative effect on their health and wellbeing. That is one of the headline findings from a new report into the working lives of 15,600 people worldwide from HP. The report also suggests that three quarters of respondents would take a pay cut to be happier at work or to work wherever they want.