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Getting past the uncertainty of GDP to find something better

Workplace Insight

Therefore, with all this focus on human well-being, human development, sustainability and carbon footprints, why do we still use GDP as the base of our economic measurements? New Zealand embedded “wellbeing” indicators in the country’s budgetary process in 2019. ” How can we make a difference?

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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

Studies show that while technology has made knowledge work much more productive, office workers are wasting two to four hours a day thanks to outmoded processes, multitasking , overly-long meetings and interruptions. Shorter working hours also translate into lower energy consumption, less carbon emissions and less commuting time.

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Dave Cairns SVP of CBRE |Unlocking Urban Potential: Repurposing Office Spaces for Sustainable Development

Allwork

The fact that the remote Allwork.Space process or thing started not as a result of the Pandemic, but really started as a result of the battle for talent in the tech industry because you might be the brightest tech guy on the planet. Frank Cottle [00:32:38] Well, it’s interesting that when you talk about carbon footprint and all.

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