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From the archive: The role of workplace design in employee engagement

Workplace Insight

The vast majority of workers report that they are equipped with landline telephones (86 percent) and desktop computers (80 percent). It can be very stressful for employees if they have nowhere to take a personal call during the day or simply “be alone”. Today, she is Director Media Communications of both Steelcase and Coalesse in EMEA.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – Joan Burge Event of Distinction

Office Dynamics

She spoke about The Journey of Living the 5 Pillars, first by briefly reviewing the 2012 Be Bold Mastering Exceptional Leadership One Bold Step at a Time concepts. Joan talked about how stress affects women badly and often causes depression. She works on each one through the week at some point. It’s a fine balancing.

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Would You Risk Your Life to Save a Stranger?

Success

Sandy Hook Elementary School principal Dawn Hochsprung died while lunging at mass shooter Adam Lanza, who would eventually take the lives of 20 children and six adults in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012. Wayne State University psychiatry professor Deane Aikins researched stress levels in survival situations in the military.

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Hike to Santiago Peak

The Marq

On February 18, 2012 – By René Rosendahl Inspired by Arash’s recent blog about his experience hiking up to Santiago Peak, my friends Jason, Tony and I made plans in December of last year to follow suit and attempt the same hike. Not a cheap addition to my equipment, but the peace of mind of having a reliable GPS (and a sale at REI) helped.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Success

A Sudanese woman, Alik, who was pregnant and had two young children in tow, arrived in Fort Worth, Texas, without her husband, Dyan, in 2012. With the support of generous sponsors, volunteers and donors, the couple has overseen a multitude of makeovers, giving families under incredible stress a huge home blessing and a new reason to smile.

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