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D.C. Faces $800M Budget Shortfall As Remote Work Leaves Government Buildings Vacant

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It’s projected that D.C. NBC Washington reports that Mayor Muriel Bowser is considering severe cuts to social services and proposing a sales tax hike to mitigate the financial shortfall. Commercial office conversions to housing units are a proposed idea on the table. The post D.C.

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Way Beyond The 9-to-5: Could A 70-Hour Workweek Ever Be A Good Thing?

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While there’s been much talk about the sought-after four-day workweek, or even the five-day, 32-hour workweek, have you heard of the proposed 70-hour workweek? Conversely, a shorter workweek, such as a four-day workweek, is often proposed as a way to improve work/life balance.

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Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies For Success In Commercial Real Estate Amid Global Turmoil

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Businesses are consistently drawn to high-quality, Class A office spaces with diverse amenities that promote an inspiring and healthful workplace environment. View of proposed Northwestern Mutual North Office Building. Image courtesy of Lifang. 600 Fifth holistically reimagines the entire city block.

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EU approves major funding increase for new circular economy and clean energy projects

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The European Commission has approved more than €380 million of funding for 168 new projects across Europe as part of its LIFE Programme for the environment and climate action. The Commission believes that projects from most EU countries will benefit from the funding. New projects under the €380 million of EU funding .

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15 Ways To Treat Yourself: How Rewards Can Help You Succeed

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Rewards are often seen as something that comes at the end of a big project or goal. As this 2023 study from Sweden found: a lack of rewards at work can lead to burnout and affect an employee’s mental health. Try a new puzzle or art project. Why should I reward myself? Finding ways to reward employees (and yourself!)

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Making Social Good a Habit: 3 Tips from a Professional Humanitarian

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Shauna Nep, vice president of philanthropy at SB Projects , is an expert at creating social good. It’s impossible to back all the social projects out there, so don’t overextend yourself. Write grant proposals for a nonprofit? Nep does something similar for SB Projects. Success comes from giving back to others. Could you….

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Freelancers Under Fire: Legislation Threatens Gig Economy Workers

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The proposed federal law includes the ABC test, like the one from a California bill. Those working in the gig economy were three votes away from a verdict that could upend their livelihoods when proposed legislation last went up for a vote in Congress. The proposed federal law includes the ABC test, like the one from California.

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