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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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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. For most organizations, e-mail has become the preferred means of communication, both formal and informal. Thanks for visiting! rain instead of ran).

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The 12 Privacy Tips of Christmas

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Image by d70focus via Flickr On the first day of Christmas , the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner gave to me… 12 tips for protecting privacy. Six points for consumers : Ask how personal information (eg. Information on your computers should be password protected with adequate safeguards.

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Improve Communication

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with 7 Tips for Effective Email There is something about e-mail that fosters poor communication habits. For many organizations, e-mail has become the preferred means of communication, both formal and informal. Your signature should include your name, job title, contact information, and company name. Respond efficiently.

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We are not blank slates and we don’t adapt to change in predictable ways

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Solidarity is likely to become one of the most important goals for businesses and governments in the very near future. Now a growing number of firms are looking to introduce a nominal four day working week or restrict the use of technology – meaning email – outside of certain hours.

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Rate Your Time-Management Skills

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2) Do I have goals and a plan to meet them? 5) Do I have all the information I need to organize my time effectively? Total up the number of times you answer yes and see below. Yes No 1) Is managing my time a priority for me? 3) Do I set deadlines for getting things finished? 4) Do I avoid procrastination ?

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