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Zoom Says Its Surprising RTO Policy Is All About The Customer

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Zoom is striving to better understand the nature of flexible work environments. More specifically, Zoom’s RTO mandate was in the form of a “structured hybrid” work policy. Zoom’s policy shift is part of a broader trend in the workforce , with many executives reevaluating their company’s remote work policies.

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Europe not on track to deliver carbon neutral built environment by 2050

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It has been one year today (24 May 2023), since the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) launched a new policy called the EU Policy Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, to help the European Union accelerate total decarbonisation of buildings and construction — the most heavily emitting sector in the world.

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Sustainability and skills at heart of RICS’ new manifesto for the built environment

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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is launching its manifesto for the built environment in the lead-up to the next UK General Election, titled Empowering a Sustainable Future. The UK’s built and natural environments face large-scale challenges ranging from climate change to a cost-of-living crisis.

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How To Create Commute-Worthy Destinations

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Effective and supportive environments are being designed with the aid of cognitive and neuroscience research to provide ergonomic workspaces tailored to various tasks, aiming to create spaces that employees actively want to work in rather than feel obligated to attend. Making the Workplace Worth it We have reached a consensus.

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Meta’s Return-to-Office Fiasco: Hybrid Work Causes Confusion, Challenges

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The tech company is reportedly facing big obstacles related to its recent hybrid return-to-office (RTO) policy. This can be particularly disruptive for those employees who have grown accustomed to the stability of a home office environment. While hybrid work models are the norm for many companies across the U.S.,

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How Can Office Design Help To Rebuild Working Relationships?

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The built environment shapes behaviors. Unfortunately, getting back to “normal” isn’t as simple as reinstating pre-COVID work policies. The built environment is a stage for human activity, but it also shapes behaviors. Surveys show that hybrid and remote workers feel lonelier and have fewer friends on the job.

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

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Specialized spaces within coworking environments are trending, providing tailored amenities and designs for niche industries to foster creativity and collaboration. It can be challenging to search for specialized resources in a generic landscape or attempt to forge connections when the environment feels out of sync.