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The Surprising Truth About Office Gossip And Belonging

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Research states that a high sense of belonging can lead to a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% reduction in turnover risk, a 167% increase in employer net promoter score, and a 75% decrease in sick days. Gossip is defined as just sharing information, but it can also be a toxic form of empathy. Labeling all gossip as “bad.”

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What is an “Open” Coworking Space?

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The Journal of Business Research states, “the interior of CWS should allow office work, but also promote openness to social interaction, participation in the workspaces, and its teams, using knowledge in and from different contexts, and engaging in a mutual creation of knowledge.” ” . What is “openness” in coworking?

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Deconstruct Your Office Into Core Resources To Rebuild Productivity

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Efficient business performance and employee engagement require easy access to stored information—including digital repositories and peer knowledge—as well as adaptive screen technology that recognizes users and provides necessary data for their daily tasks. Who vets the information and can validate it’s accuracy, quality, and authenticity?

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

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Strategic Partnerships : Understanding the dynamics of niche industries enables operators to form strategic partnerships with industry organizations, associations, and businesses. Access to workshops and art supplies promotes professional development and collaboration.

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Culturally Diverse Workforces Require Bespoke Mental Health Support

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This lively and informative discussion was hosted by one of the U.K.’s The value of a top-down approach to promoting positive mental health for all in the workplace The onus is on the employer to examine the company’s culture and ensure that a climate of psychological safety permeates the organization.

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How Can Office Design Help To Rebuild Working Relationships?

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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. Collaboration takes many forms Different kinds of collaboration call for different tools and settings. © Copyright Andrew Rugge.

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Zooming In On Engagement: How Turning Off Your Camera Can Hurt Your Career

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If it’s a one-way information share or a larger meeting with five to 10 people, it doesn’t hurt engagement as much as it would during a collaborative or intimate brainstorming meeting with colleagues. In remote work, however, such forms of expression and engagement are limited. Do the workers that engage more receive more promotions?

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