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The Benefits Of Commuting (Yes, There Are Some)

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For some, a series of email surprises, expensive and time-consuming. 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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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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How To Banish Procrastination Once And For All

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Surrounding yourself with others hard at work creates the right conditions for focus, reducing the inclination to check emails and go on social media. Surrounding yourself with others hard at work creates the right conditions for focus, reducing the inclination to check emails and go on social media.

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Embrace the Freedom: Overcoming Work-From-Home Guilt with Confidence

Tips From T. Marie

Choose ergonomic furniture that supports good posture and comfort. Platforms like email, instant messaging, or project management software allow you to stay connected, share updates, and seek clarification on tasks. Here’s how you can set and achieve goals effectively: Begin by establishing both short-term and long-term goals.

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How AI Is Transforming Workplace Architecture And Design

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Instead of merely scanning an ID badge, AI recognizes faces, welcomes them with a personalized message that includes an overview of a schedule, weather updates, and any notable news or emails. A workday begins not with the task of sifting through emails, but with a prioritized list of tasks and meetings, generated by an AI assistant.

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Using Email Effectively

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Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Using Email Effectively Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 18, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. When responding to an email that contains an attachment, use Reply without Attachment(s) option. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Get Even Greener in 2013

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It’s time to set some new goals, time to make some new plans and when it comes to our businesses, it’s time to be even better about the use of our resources; especially when it comes to making choices that will be more energy efficient and better for the environment over all. A new year is here. Do lunch (a bit) differently.

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