Workplace Insight

MAY 19, 2024

While the pandemic ushered in a wave of remote work with benefits for both employers and employees, a new study warns of a hidden risk: professional isolation. Researchers from Colorado State University found that remote employees experiencing isolation reported feeling less engaged and more depleted at work, potentially leading to burnout. The study published in the Journal of Business and Psychology, surveyed 445 participants across two points in time.

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BetterUp

MAY 19, 2024

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Workplace Insight

MAY 19, 2024

A massive remote work scam may have fooled hundreds of US companies into hiring North Koreans. US prosecutors have accused North Korean nationals of infiltrating over 300 US companies, including Fortune 500 giants using a so-called laptop farm. The elaborate scheme, facilitated by an American accomplice, allegedly saw millions of dollars funnelled back to the sanctioned nation.

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HR Digest

MAY 19, 2024

Any leader who believes in a gentle, supportive approach to management must pause to ask themselves, “What is positive leadership?” Effective leaders today must cultivate an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and inspired to excel. This is where the concept of positive leadership comes into play–a transformative approach that can profoundly impact organizational culture, employee engagement, and overall productivity.

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Florida Workers' Comp

MAY 19, 2024

We are all too familiar with the recent storm that struck Tallahassee. May 10, 2024, was a tough day when the power went out in Tallahassee. There were some optimists that bought into an automated website estimation that power would be restored that morning before lunch. That was a bit ambitious. Friday passed, as did Saturday, Sunday, Monday. I was sitting in Paradise and kept hearing Chuck Jackson in my head: Any day now (Wand 1962).

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Workplace Insight

MAY 19, 2024

A landmark report claims to shed light on the double-edged sword of advanced artificial intelligence. Backed by over 30 nations, the International Scientific Report on the Safety of Advanced AI paints a picture of a technology brimming with potential benefits, but also fraught with potential risks if safety isn’t prioritized. This first iteration of the report, launched at the AI Safety Summit, fulfils a key commitment set forth during the historic Bletchley Park discussions and the subseq

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