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How To Create A Happy Workplace? Business Environment Design Matters

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Visionary leaders recognize that an employee-focused environment promoting happiness and engagement enhances productivity, sales, and retention, thereby improving the company’s overall performance. Fostering community, engagement, and a sense of pride in an environment of beauty should always be overriding design factors.

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Major built environment institutes renew joint pledge to tackle global instability as cities boom 

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With almost 70 percent of the world’s population predicted to live in cities by 2050, major built environment professional institutes, including architects, planners, structural engineers and landscape practitioners, have renewed their joint pledge to collaborate to tackle urgent global challenges.

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As Others Move Out of San Francisco, OpenAI Moves In

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He has since been advocating for the efficiency and productivity that comes with in-person collaboration. According to a recent report published by The Messenger , the San Francisco lease marks the second largest in the city since 2018. The space was previously occupied by Uber.

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A New Report Identifies The Ideal Amount Of Office Space Per Employee

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In 2018, office density in the UK came to around 9.6 However, the BCO’s latest research shows that this is partially offset by adoption of a more generous ratio of space-per-person, as employers seek to attract their staff to the office and to support productivity by providing an environment that promotes wellbeing and collaboration.” .

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Industrious Acquires Two Flexible Office Companies As Part Of Global Expansion

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The Great Room has been offering hospitable-focused coworking spaces since 2016, providing entrepreneurs with hot desks and startups with an innovative, collaborative environment. Welkin & Meraki has been offering flexible office space throughout Europe since 2018. .

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Unlock the Power of Employee Resource Groups: How To Avoid Common Pitfalls And Create A Group That Drives Change

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A key benefit of an ERG is its ability to help employees connect and to foster a more collaborative and inclusive environment, and establishing a successful ERG requires ongoing effort and commitment. In 2018, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development ( CIPD ) UK successfully established a BME ERG ­— EmbRACE.

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Big Thinkers: Meet the AI Leaders Changing the Future of 3 Important Industries

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Under his guidance, the company has harnessed the power of virtual reality, cloud-based tools and a collaborative online platform to create a vibrant community of real estate professionals. The company went public on the Nasdaq in February 2018—consequently revenue grew 84% to $1.8 billion in 2020.