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Report sets out nine ways cities can reduce carbon emissions

Workplace Insight

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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Chance to retrofit offices is going begging, report claims

Workplace Insight

Setting out the most cost- and carbon-effective retrofit measures in the immediate and longer term, the guidance reframes retrofit as an iterative process rather than a standalone project. UKGBC argues that for policy drivers to be effective in reducing operational carbon emissions, we need a performance-based policy framework.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Before you begin working with your first freelancer, it’s a good idea to have project management strategies in place to help you make the most of their expertise.

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Despite low productivity, UK firms still don’t look for ways to improve on past performance

Workplace Insight

Despite the UK’s persistent low productivity, less than a fifth of business owners are actively looking back at projects to identify areas for improvement. Despite this, many are still failing to assign enough dedicated project managers to the work. In the manufacturing industry, the situation is strikingly inefficient.

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Coworking Labs - Our New Research Blog for our Coworking Project

Small Business Labs

Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team. » June 04, 2010 Coworking Labs - Our New Research Blog for our Coworking Project Emergent Research (that's us) is teaming up with the Society for New Communications Research for a research project on coworking. 

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How to create an assistant handbook

Practically Perfect PA

On March 26 th I joined some of the PA community’s most motivated and inspiring representatives at the annual Assist conference, speaking in a case study slot on “Future proofing your career” One of the best ways to add value, progress, and drive change is by creating a handbook for assistants at your company.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

At GroupM, she oversees a team of strategists working with clients to unlock audience growth opportunities through data and leads special projects that support the development of new products aimed at cultivating responsible media investments. She’s successfully fundraised upward of $3.5 million for LPCCD. In her company, Show Up Great!

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