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Offering Remote Work Options Creates a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace Environment

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Allwork.Space and Alliance Virtual Offices conducted a survey, and also analyzed third party research, to understand how remote work impacts individuals’ health and wellbeing. . References, methods, and procedures for this study can be found in the Methods and Procedures PDF. . Key Findings: . DeFelice, M., 2019). . 2020). .

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“Take Your Dog To Work Day”: How Fido Can Help Companies Retain Employees

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Allwork.Space: For both pet owners and non-pet owners, are there mental health benefits to having dogs in the office? . Whether you’re the parent or not, having dogs around improves mental health and wellbeing. Spending time with pets increases your level of the hormone oxytocin, often referred to as the “love hormone.”

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Afraid of Public Speaking? 7 Tips to Do It Well

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I was so nervous my knees were shaking and my fingers fumbled through the copious notes I kept referring to. A woman shared how she’d needed a mental health day to manage her anxiety after her boss asked her to lead a big sales pitch to a major client. This article was published in October 2018 and has been updated.

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

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In the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence, technology and innovation, a remarkable cadre of visionary individuals, often referred to as “Big Thinkers,” is reshaping the way we live, work and interact with the world. The company went public on the Nasdaq in February 2018—consequently revenue grew 84% to $1.8 billion in 2020.

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How To Design Workplaces For Neurodivergent Employees

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Autism is one form of neurological difference which comes under the umbrella of neurodiversity, which refers to the different ways the brain can work and interpret information, highlighting that there are many ways of thinking, sensing, and interacting with the world. One contributing factor is the way workspaces are designed.

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Drones for High Value Deliveries

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Since 2016 they've been using drones (more properly referred to as  unmanned aircraft systems ) to deliver blood and medical supplies in the African nation of Rwanda. We obviously like pizza delivery.    But the startup company Zipline is delivering much more important items with drones.

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21 Ways to Read More Books

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A high frequency of reading may decrease the risk of cognitive decline, according to a 14-year longitudinal study published in 2020, and might even help to “delay or prevent dementia in older adults,” according to a 2018 study published in JAMA Psychiatry. I sit in my quiet place early in the morning with a cup of coffee and a legal pad.