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Arrr-guably Similar: How Coworking Channels The Rebel Spirit Of Pirates

Allwork

Choosing life at sea gave pirates the freedom to do something different, much like the coworking model provides an alternative working lifestyle between the office and working from home. The emergence of coworking around 2005 provided an alternative lifestyle, too. For pirates, the community spirit ensured human survival.

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ORGATEC organisers turn their gaze to Middle East markets

Workplace Insight

.-31.10.2025), the trade fair for public spaces and sports facilities, and dmg’s Sport, Leisure & Facilities Shows, the partnership will curate exhibitions that cater to sports enthusiasts, architects, builders, and leisure facility managers. Office Design, Build & Fit-out: Building on Koelnmesse’s ORGATEC (22.-25.10.2024),

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Uncorking the Dream: Founding Ampersand Estates in Australia’s Wine Country

Success

From humble beginnings Although owning this idyllic locale may look like second nature to her now, Bell didn’t always have an easy time navigating an affluent lifestyle. She had just graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Master of Science in international relations and affairs in 2005.

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Do You Know Your Lifestyle Ratios?

Stephanie LH Calahan

Each month, you may anxiously await the reports that provide the numbers that help you manage your business.  It might be fun to come up with a few lifestyle ratios to help you measure and move toward your personal goals.  Your Lifestyle Goals. What are your lifestyle ratios? 

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Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk on Designing a Space—and Life—That Makes You Happy

Success

He eventually began working as the design manager at Restoration Hardware, a position he later lost over a technicality, which wasn’t the last time he’d be fired from a job—far from it. He never completed high school because he couldn’t afford to pay rent at the same time. When Portico went bankrupt, Berk spun yet another opportunity.

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Employee wellbeing advocate shortlisted for Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards

Workplace Insight

Jenny Biggam – Jenny founded the7stars in 2005 and swiftly turned it into the UK’s largest independent media agency, managing over £450m of billings for clients including Gousto, TSB, H&M, Nintendo and Royal Mail. And Work/Redefined enables businesses to attract, grow and engage with over-50s talent.

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Could You Write a Book in a Month?

Success

In 2005 I was confident. I was spending more time managing how I felt about the writing than actually writing anything. I manage to make up for some of the slower days, so by the start of Week 4 I’m just above the weekly target, with 38,000 words. Wallowing in self-doubt had always derailed my writing process.