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Report sets out nine ways cities can reduce carbon emissions

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A report published by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation sets out what its authors claim are best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace.

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Is Working Near Home The New Working From Home?

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Several reports have indicated that working from home can be detrimental to remote workers’ overall wellbeing. Working near home means being situated in one of two core work environments — spaces typically in the hospitality and leisure sector (cafés/coffee shops/hotel lounges) and coworking spaces.

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How Design in Education is Shaping Workplaces of the Future

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School design has shifted away from the rigor of industrial era buildings to one with flexible and varied spaces that fosters multimodal learning and agency. The modern workplace has made strides towards shifting values and pedagogy that mirror the education environment.

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Breaking The Employee Burnout Cycle With Workplace Strategy

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Earlier this year, the American Psychological Association found that nearly 60% of employees reported negative impacts of work-related stress. And 36% reported mental weariness. Nearly half (44%) reported physical fatigue, which was a full 38% increase over 2019. Strategizing for Change. Project: R.D.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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Department of Labor reports a 6% growth in year-over-year data in 2023, with 641,044 apprenticeship positions at the beginning of 2024. In the AAI report on ROI , research showed that the median employer experienced a near $18,000 gain from apprenticeships. An apprenticeship sponsor for a specific occupation runs the training program.

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Do Pay Transparency Laws Actually Matter?

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Encourage trust and collaboration: When employees know how much their colleagues are earning, it can foster a sense of trust and cooperation within the organization. Achieving pay equity is complex, and a variety of policy choices will be necessary to close not just the gender pay gap, but also disparities based on race and ethnicity.

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Top 10 Most Innovative Companies to Watch in 2024

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How they innovate: One such collaboration, with Vacation Donations, helped connect guests departing from vacation rental properties with a place to leave extra food that would otherwise go in the trash. The company passes along information about programs and resources, eliminating barriers to the knowledge vacation rental owners need.

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