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Report sets out nine ways cities can reduce carbon emissions

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A report published by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation sets out what its authors claim are best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. Seattle provides an expedited permitting process for projects that meet embodied carbon standards.

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This Expert Suggests Psychedelics Might Make Their Way Into The Workplace Soon

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Despite potential benefits, the use of psychedelics at work carries legal risks due to their illegal status in many areas, and can create ethical dilemmas and uncomfortable work environments, aside from unpredictable effects on individuals’ performance and behavior. There are potential downsides to consider, though.

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A quarter of projects don’t meet their stated goals – but that’s not because of remote working

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A quarter of all projects do not meet the business goals that their organisations set for them, according to research published by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in the 15th edition of its Pulse of the Profession report – The Future of Project Work. These projects account for a quarter of all budget lost.

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Autonomous Car Workspaces To Put The Future of Work on Wheels

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the idea of a self-driving car transporting you to and from work, as you attend a Zoom meeting, or collaborate with coworkers on a project remotely, could take off in Texas. In the U.S., Moving to the Lonestar state has become an attractive option for autonomous vehicle companies like Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors.

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Chance to retrofit offices is going begging, report claims

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Setting out the most cost- and carbon-effective retrofit measures in the immediate and longer term, the guidance reframes retrofit as an iterative process rather than a standalone project. Optimisation depends on continued collaboration, monitoring and sharing of data between landlords and occupiers to improve and maintain performance levels.

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How Can Office Design Help To Rebuild Working Relationships?

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The built environment shapes behaviors. The built environment is a stage for human activity, but it also shapes behaviors. TD Securities: One Vanderbilt – Collaborative spaces include a conference center, café, and a multipurpose training room, along with informal work and huddle spaces distributed throughout the office.

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Coworking Explained: What Is It And Why Should You Start?

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Coworking spaces offer small businesses, freelancers, and other professionals a productive environment to complete their tasks, expand their networks, and become involved in their local business community. Around the globe, a whopping 42% of those who utilize coworking spaces are freelancers.