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Design Lessons Learned From The Coworking Revolution

Allwork

Traditional workspaces may benefit from open floor plans and the addition of more shared spaces, as opposed to individual cubicles. While that may not mean incorporating Metaverse technology, even updating old software or investing in new project management tools can improve productivity and employee engagement levels.

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Cubicle Etiquette 101

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you are going to enter another staff members cubicle, make sure to knock first.

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A "Smelly" Career Problem

On The Job

As a result, more employers are paying attention: An OfficeTeam survey finds that 19% of workers say their companies have scent-free policies. Your heavy use of cologne may be enough for other teammates to avoid including you in a meeting on a key project.

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Podcast 114: Organizing systems for growth

Clutter Coach

I’m about to start an office organizing project. That means decisions and policies have to be set up for how a space is organized and maintained. If you have a cubicle you can get away with more clutter since you’re the main one who sees it, but not when you’re sitting in the open.

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What Submariners Can Teach You About Doing the Job Right

On The Job

If work isn’t done right every single time, it could lead to dangers that someone in a cubicle might never face. When details are ignored, the project fails. No infusion of policy or lofty ideals can then correct the situation.” Too often officials are willing to accept and adapt to situations they know to be wrong.”

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Sound and vision – Nigel Oseland makes himself heard for the IN magazine profile

Workplace Insight

It’s back to the cubicle except it’s a Perspex box rather than a partitioned box. “So, One research project I’ve worked on with Miller Knoll and presented at the last Workplace Trends found that people who don’t have an allocated desk are less likely to come back to the office. “But there are still vestiges of the tactical response.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: How Badly Do You Need Time Off?

On The Job

this summer with her boyfriend – not only because her company’s policy mandates that she take at least five consecutive days off, but because she needs the break. I remember hearing someone who worked hard for a year for a project & took time off for his wedding & honeymoon. and no one called.

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