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Cultivating Optimism Could Be The Ultimate Game Changer In Your Workplace

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A recent New York Times article highlighted the link between increased optimism, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (and other chronic illnesses), and enhanced longevity. Comfortable and healthy workspaces: Equip workplaces with wellness elements such as ergonomic furniture, biophilic features, and thoughtful office design.

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

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This article is your go-to guide to explore why these custom spaces matter, how they tackle industry challenges, and why weaving them into your coworking fabric could level up your game. It’s not new, but guess what? It’s rocking the charts as one of the top 10 coworking space trends for 2024.

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6 Ways to Alleviate Ergonomic-Related Strain

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Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 6 Ways to Alleviate Ergonomic-Related Strain Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on November 15, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. There is a good article on Ergonomic s, as it relates to safe computer use, from the Mechanical Engineering Department at U.C.

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The Benefits Of Commuting (Yes, There Are Some)

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This article was written by M Moser’s Jeni Durksen for Work Design Magazine. Not surprisingly, Microsoft has tried to recreate the benefits lost from commuting by creating a “ virtual commute ,” scheduling time to set goals in the morning and reflect on the workday at its end. They even included an optional short-guided meditation.

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Architectural Innovation In A Post Pandemic World

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This article was written by Brendan Farrell and Ruba Younan , and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. It’s reflected in the careful attention given to environmental elements like lighting, materials, ergonomics, biophilia and air treatment. Image courtesy of AO.

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How To Banish Procrastination Once And For All

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“Telling people that we’re going to get something done can powerfully amplify the appeal of actually taking action because our brain’s reward system is so highly responsive to social standing,” explains Caroline Webb in a Harvard article. The benefits of coworker accountability are tremendous.

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Designing For The Future: The Four Essential Elements Of Modern Workspaces

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This article was written by Kristen Larkin and Elma Milanovic of FitzGerald for Work Design Magazine. There are many other important components for achieving a healthy workplace such as integration of biophilic principles, physical activity, ergonomics, acoustics and adjacencies.