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BCO’s new research agenda sets out a new vision for the office

Workplace Insight

The British Council for Offices has unveiled its new research agenda, which will it says will aim to guide and inspire the office sector amid disruption. The BCO says the agenda is a direct response to the current and ongoing dynamics in the office sector.

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Why Wellworking decided to become the latest B Corporation

Workplace Insight

Putting people and the planet above profits may not appear at first glance to be a recipe for financial success for a company like Wellworking , but becoming a Certified B Corporation company is proving good for business and something that the furniture industry can play a big role in. This isn’t simply a nice to have, marketing exercise.

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SURROUND yourself with a team of experts to make you and your organization SHINE!

Office Dynamics

However, planning meetings also requires one to know and understand the hospitality industry and how it works, how to determine which venue and what destinations will work best for the types of meetings you’re asked to plan, the ins and outs of contracts and contract negotiations, budget prep and oh so much more. Program Content/Agenda .

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Charlotte Lockhart of 4 Day Week Global | The Secret to Increasing Productivity by 20%

Allwork

Charlotte Lockhart is a business advocate, investor and philanthropist with more than 25 years’ experience in multiple industries locally and overseas. And then it’s also about making sure that you have an agenda. Guest Episode Video Transcript. Charlotte Lockhart. CEO, 4 Day Week Global. Charlotte Lockhart [00:01:29] Right.

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Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea?

On The Job

While many employers wring their hands over the use of social media by employees at work – fearing legal problems or lost productivity – the evidence is mounting that letting employees tweet or check Facebook during their workday is not only inevitable, but it may make good business sense. Heres the column I did for Gannett/USAToday.com.

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Obama Adviser Larry Summers Wrong on Tar Sands | The Harvard Crimson

Denise Aday

to protest the creation of the Keystone XL pipeline and the expansion of the tar sands industry. In a recent Washington Post opinion piece titled “The growth agenda we need,” Summers lays out a detailed four-point plan to kickstart the American economy—a plan that includes approving Keystone XL.

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Administrative Assistant vs. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Eat Your Career

Recognize that specifics will vary by industry, location, and organization. For example: Legal Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Project Coordinator, Program Administrator, Training Coordinator, Event Coordinator, etc. Please understand that I am speaking from (1) a U.S. That being said, let’s begin.