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Unprecedented Levels of Federal Office Space Underutilization Raise Concerns

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federal agencies only used 12% of their headquarters space in the nation’s capital last year. It’s projected that D.C. The underutilization of federal office space has resulted in rising costs and unnecessary spending reaching unprecedented levels. According to another report published by The Washington Times , in D.C.,

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post.

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Government announces new digital hub for Manchester

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The Government Property Agency (GPA) has exchanged contracts with Manchester City Council (MCC) to acquire five acres of the former Central Retail Park in Ancoats, paving the way for the construction of the Manchester Digital Campus. Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Alex Burghart, hailed the project as a win-win situation.

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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. Seattle provides an expedited permitting process for projects that meet embodied carbon standards.

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Here’s How to Establish Your Remote Startup

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For example, if your business is a remote recruiting agency, you’d have articles and information on how to find work. Remote Working Guidelines and Policies. It’s always important to have clear guidelines and policies for remote working because they will serve as a resource for employees who won’t necessarily have someone they can ask.

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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

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As the founder and president of a Florida-based public relations and branding agency, she had spent her pre-kid days making the most of the fun parts of her job, even attending events well into the evening. As we added more children to our family, I transitioned into taking on more corporate projects.

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How Healthy Is Your Building?

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The long-term procedural, cultural, structural and operational policies required of WELL Building Standards often fall out of our control as designers and architects. This approach is something that all of us in the AEC industry can consider as we plan and design new projects. The next step in making WELL standards more accessible?

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