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Why Company Retreats are Worth Every Penny

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These organized escapes from the daily grind are not frivolous expenses or mere vacationing under the guise of work; they are strategic investments in the lifeblood of any business: its people. They break down walls of hierarchy and departmental silos, encouraging camaraderie and collaboration in a relaxed setting.

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Pauline Roussel CEO at Coworkies and Co-author of “Around The World in 250 Coworking Spaces” | Driving Collaboration: How Coworking Spaces Foster Connections in Work Communities

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With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. They were called shared spaces, collaborative workspaces.

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Will Office Dynamics Shift In 2024?

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of survey respondents citing travel expenses and time as their major concerns. The concerning challenges for the commercial real estate industry leads a lot of people in the workforce to question what collaboration will look like in the future , and more specifically, how offices will be utilized in 2024. It’s worth noting that 59.2%

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Google Is Limiting Travel To “Business Critical” Trips

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We recently shared guidance about taking a responsible approach on expense management, including travel and events,” the company said in a statement. However, much business travel comes in the form of team-building gatherings or educational conferences, both of which are necessary when nurturing company culture. .

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Why You Can’t (And Shouldn’t) Escape The Metaverse

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But the metaverse is starting to break through as a key collaboration tool. . Kristi Woolsey: Most platforms require the use of a headset to engage in immersive collaboration. Long-term, the form factor of headsets is already moving toward being lighter and simpler. Within the world of work, it’s seen by many as Zoom 2.0,

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The Benefits Of Commuting (Yes, There Are Some)

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Workplaces can enhance the commuting experience by creating attractive office environments with advanced technology, collaborative culture, and design for future flexibility to meet the evolving needs of employees. For some, a series of email surprises, expensive and time-consuming.

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Is Flexibility Going Away?

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Moreover, many employees strongly oppose return-to-office mandates , with some even forming unions in response. The company soon found that limited collaboration and communication between remote and in-office employees hampered productivity and satisfaction. To address these issues, the company brought in consulting help.

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