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A New Approach To Work: The Benefits Of Implementing Activity-Based Working In Your Office

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One of the key drivers of poor worker health is office sedentism : sitting in one place for long periods of time. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the modern (hybrid) workplace, the basic principles of ABW provide a template for addressing the physical and mental health epidemic that the corporate world currently faces.

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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

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In the workplace, the pandemic changed everything: workers traded in cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends. This article was written by Brian Parker and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. Workers traded in their cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends.

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Instead Of Trying To Compete With The Home Office — Work With It

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This article was written by Leonora Georgeoglou , and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. It’s not one size fits all, it’s not prescriptive, and it’s not any one solution à la “replace all the open space with cubicles,” or “tear all the cubicles out.”

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

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This article was written for Work Design Magazine by Dana Nalbantian , Principal, Studio Director and workplace design expert for Gensler. Demand for legal services is on the rise post pandemic, thanks to areas such as cybersecurity, cannabis, labor, elder law, energy, IP, health, and artificial intelligence.

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How Physical Spaces Shape Human Relationships and Emotional Well-Being

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This article was originally written by Bockus Payne’s Collin Fleck for Work Design Magazine. At a time when mental health is top of mind for us all, we cannot overlook the power of our surroundings to impact our comfort, fulfillment, and overall happiness. Architecture is, at its core, about people.

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Repurposing Furniture: Realizing the Environmental, Economic, and Design Benefits

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This article was originally written by Robin Weckesser , Jennifer Denny , and Darryl Denny f or Work Design Magazine. But one workplace solution — repurposing furniture — is as grounded as the ubiquitous office cubicle. These harmful chemicals are associated with many health problems and are proven carcinogens.

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Are You Ready to Hire a Virtual Assistant?

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We have people who can take some of that off of you so we can reduce your overwhelm , and so you can lead from a place of health—both mentally and physically.’ ”. Even knowing what someone’s office looks like, how tidy they keep their desk and what pictures fill the walls of their cubicle, can provide a level of comfort.

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