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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

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This article was written by Brian Parker and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. According to the National Library of Medicine , the interaction with indoor plants may reduce psychological and physiological stress by suppressing autonomic nervous system activity in young adults.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

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This article was originally written by HOK designers Christine Vandover and Komal Kotwal for Work Design Magazine. This platform (accessible through HOK’s intranet) offers our designers a toolkit and knowledge library for vetting and improving their projects at each step of development.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The director of a small but busy public library in the Midwest, Marcia Fanning (not her real name) says she was meek and didn’t really stand up for herself for many years: “I let people walk all over me, and I ended up being really unhappy a lot of [the] time.”. But one day everything changed. I snapped,” Fanning says. “I

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How Three Post-Secondary Programs Are Setting Autistic Individuals on a Path to Success

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Many crew members found work at grocery stores and restaurants. CAA, which began as a musical theatre class in 2009, offers one-hour classes in 10 schools of study: “visual arts,” “business,” “communications,” “dance,” “digital media studies,” “health and wellness,” “library arts,” “music,” “science and technology” and “theatre.”

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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According to Guidant, the highest number of women-owned small businesses were in retail (18%), followed by “food and restaurant” at 12% and “health, beauty and fitness services” at 10%. This article originally appeared in the Summer 2019 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. of women-owned businesses. “We

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12 Essential Tips Every Solo Traveler Needs to Know

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Leave room for visiting cafes or restaurants, exploring an unexpected shop, or meeting new people you want to spend time with. Going with a group often means you get more in-depth knowledge than trying to tour historic sites alone, and tour guides usually have suggestions for other local sites or restaurants worth checking out.

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Company Perks and Showing Appreciation

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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