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U.S. Labor Cost Growth Slows, Consumer Confidence Dips in Latest Quarter

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” According to the Employment Cost Index, labor costs grew 1% last quarter — the smallest advance since the fourth quarter of 2021 and followed a 1.2% ” According to the Employment Cost Index, labor costs grew 1% last quarter — the smallest advance since the fourth quarter of 2021 and followed a 1.2%

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Is Flexibility Going Away?

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A survey of 1,100 companies worldwide by The Conference Board found that only 3% of U.S. The sunk cost fallacy can lead leaders to continue an unsuccessful hybrid workplace policy rather than getting needed advice and training to improve their approach. CEOs intended to decrease remote work availability.

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Data-based Strategies To Manage Talent, Workplace Experience

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At the WorkX Conference, attendees explored how to bridge the talent gap through data-driven workplace decisions and mapping the employee journey for a more focused effort. The conference speakers collectively advocated for leaders to create an environment and team where it’s safe to fail, be honest, and experiment. Fail quickly.

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As hybrid offices continue to evolve, report explores global occupancy planning

Workplace Insight

With nearly 50 percent of companies intending to expand their hybrid program policies in the next three years, there is a unique opportunity to create a more dynamic workplace that integrates facilities management, space planning and technology into decision making.

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What Makes a Good Conference Venue?

The Small Business Blog

Anyone that has ever had to organise a conference will tell you there are 1000s (in fact over 29,000 in the UK) of venues to choose from. When choosing a venue for your next conference there is more to consider than just the budget. By considering these elements will allow you to find a great venue for your conference.

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The Real Reasons for Hybrid Workers to Come to the Office

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For many, the daily trek to and from the office guzzles an hour or more, and the annual cost tolls in the thousands. The hybrid workforce doesn’t despise the office; rather, the commute is the villain of the story, as surveys highlight.

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How Company Passion Projects Can Add to the Bottom Line

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In the early 2000s, Google encouraged an 80/20 policy, which gave employees the bandwidth to ideate, develop and innovate projects during 20% of their work schedule. Additionally, initiatives that drain resources—such as employee time and effort, setup costs and maintenance—without fruitful results have less chance of approval.

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