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Herman Miller’s beloved OE1 furniture is back and even better for hybrid work

  By Rebecca Barker November 08, 2023 When design studio Industrial Facility partnered with Herman Miller to launch the first iteration of its OE1 line in 2021, the debate over how COVID-19 would impact the future of work was alive and well. Now, two years later, we seem to have our answer: Most people who … Continue reading Herman Miller’s beloved OE1 furniture is back and even better for hybrid work

How the Hollywood writer’s strike will impact the wider world of work

  By Christy Hoffman October 03, 2023 It took 148 days to change the world of work. That’s how long Hollywood writers were on strike before reaching a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) that, if adopted, will not only transform Hollywood, but will ripple across workplaces everywhere. While many aspects … Continue reading How the Hollywood writer’s strike will impact the wider world of work

Forget Quiet Quitters, Loud Laborers are the ones you least want to work with

  By Lydia Dishman October 01, 2023 Among the trends that have ebbed, flowed, and crashed like waves over our workplaces, one that is shouting to be seen has been there all along. We’re talking about Loud Laborers. You know the type: whether they’re on Zoom or sitting in the next cubicle, they’re keeping a … Continue reading Forget Quiet Quitters, Loud Laborers are the ones you least want to work with

Generational slang divide at work makes communication hard for Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and boomers

  By Michael Grothaus September 25, 2023 If you sometimes feel like your older or younger coworkers are speaking another language, that’s because, well, they are. No matter your age, the generation you belong to has unique vocabulary—slang—that makes perfect sense to you but can leave others scratching their heads. And this generational slang divide … Continue reading Generational slang divide at work makes communication hard for Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and boomers

The Human-AI Collaboration: Humans and Machines Can Work Together

The Human-AI Collaboration: Humans and Machines Can Work Together Shozab Raza / Sep 13, 2023   In recent years, the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming diverse facets of our lives at an accelerating pace. AI’s footprint is undeniable, from personalized recommendations on streaming platforms to autonomous vehicles navigating our roads. As … Continue reading The Human-AI Collaboration: Humans and Machines Can Work Together

These are 4 of the most common work mistakes. Here’s how to use them to your advantage

  By Eduardo Briceño August 29, 2023 Mistakes may be useful, but aren’t some less desirable than others? And doesn’t high performance—something most of us aspire to—mean making fewer mistakes? Rather than making blanket statements about mistakes being all good or all bad, it is helpful to differentiate between different kinds of mistakes and clarify … Continue reading These are 4 of the most common work mistakes. Here’s how to use them to your advantage