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How Your Office Can Go Green in 2013

Eco-Office Gals

Owing to increased global warming and rapidly depleting non-renewable resources, we have all started to look into ways in which they can save the environment and the Earth. Here are a few ways in which offices can contribute towards conserving the environment without much expense. ?? Reducing Energy Consumption. Save on electricity.

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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). The most highly engaged employees hail from emerging economies, where people have different expectations of their work environments than those in established economies.

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The Art of Business Investment: How to Establish a Warehouse and Viable Logistics Operation

Small Business CEO

This trend is prevalent across multiple areas of business, with small and medium-sized businesses forecast to spend an estimated £8 million more on technology alone this year than they did in 2013. … Economy & Environment business investment logistics warehouse'

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Eco Friendly Order Fulfilment Options for Businesses

Eco-Office Gals

If you happen to be someone who is very committed to the welfare of the environment, then you may be wondering about what are some of the eco-friendly order fulfillment options for businesses that you can use. Also, IDS Packaging makes biodegradable three-layer bags that you can ship items like books and computer equipment in.

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Even Processing Credit Cards Can Be Paperless

Eco-Office Gals

There are no monthly fees that you have to contend with or lease agreements that can tie up your funds for equipment you may or may not use. photo by: 401(K) 2013. There is no need to try and calculate how much money will be owed at the end of the month. There is no waiting several days for funds to be processed and deposited.

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Urban design can make people less likely to use public spaces

Workplace Insight

Design elements – from lighting systems to signs, benches, bollards, fountains and planters, and sometimes even surveillance equipment – are used to refurbish and embellish public spaces. Urban design campaigns are usually sold to local residents as a way to improve their daily lives. Designers refer to these elements as “urban furniture”.

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