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Why It’s Time to Retire the Term “Hybrid Work”

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The word “hybrid” gets used a lot relative to workplace strategy, but it may be time to retire the term. . It’s like the term collaboration from a few years ago,” describes Joseph White , director of design strategy of MillerKnoll. Flexibility in place design .

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What Happens When You Literally Cannot Understand Your Coworkers?

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While there are big advantages to this diversity, it also introduces unique challenges created by communication gaps that influence whether or not different generations can successfully collaborate with one another. The different generations aren’t technically speaking different languages, but they might as well be.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Now you’re finally retiring from the workforce. Retirement is an exciting phase of life. Tip 2: Establish a Successor Training Plan Odds are that it will be your job to train your replacement, so collaborate with your executive to come up with a plan as soon as possible. Always Leave on Good Terms!

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Reconnecting older workers with the office: have we retired what matters most?

Workplace Insight

A combination of the increase in retirement age and rising costs of living have made it a necessity for individuals to stay in work longer. What good looks like in a space today will also differ once retirement numbers increase again and emerging generations begin to account for a larger proportion of the workforce.

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Pauline Roussel CEO at Coworkies and Co-author of “Around The World in 250 Coworking Spaces” | Driving Collaboration: How Coworking Spaces Foster Connections in Work Communities

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With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. They were called shared spaces, collaborative workspaces.

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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

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Data shows how older generations of Americans are pushing back their retirement, some are even returning to the workforce. think employers should provide anti-bias training and 45.5% want employers to promote intergenerational collaboration that can help bridge the age gap. The survey also found that 45.5%

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: 9 Ways To Foster Genuine Connections At Work

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Employers can use this scale to check on employees during transitional periods (such as parenthood, relocation, divorce, and retirement), as significant life changes often correlate with increased loneliness. Implement Mentoring Buddy Programs: Pair employees across generations to facilitate knowledge sharing and relationship building.

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