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Why Company Retreats are Worth Every Penny

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Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms. Company retreats serve as a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, allowing ideas to flourish outside the confines of cubicles and conference rooms.

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3 Keys to Developing a Successful Career

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With so much moving online, this can be less expensive than ever before, so don't miss your chance to add to your skills. For example, all businesses now depend on technology to be successful -- are there tech experts you could get to know through LinkedIn or conferences in your industry? Make connections. Stay updated.

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Furthering Your Education on a Budget

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For us, that might be finding a sommelier class, taking a pasta-making class with friends or hands on learning about digital currency. If all that’s required is giving up a weekend or two to an online conference or seminar, then the effort may be worth it for the payoff. Keep learning. Know your end goal.

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Annie Särnblad Wants to Teach You How to Read Facial Expressions—So You Can Get Ahead in Business

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She leads workshops at conferences, is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and has facilitated high-level negotiations. She learned to read people and read them well. The universal language of expression Once Särnblad learned about coding facial expressions, she was hooked.

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

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Right now, with platforms that mix browser and headset access, you can use a dual-screen conference room to connect people in the virtual room with people in the physical room. . To benefit from these innovations, organizations need to launch small pilots and observe and learn what adds value for their people.

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Designing For The Future: The Four Essential Elements Of Modern Workspaces

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During a process that we liken to “swimming while still learning how to swim,” our design team began to answer this question through the lens of our own company. As there is more demand for conference rooms, the need to implement numerous AV elements and reservation systems arises.

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10 Smart Things to Do in a New Job

On The Job

Learn the names of all the company leaders. Review your calendar each day until you become familiar with weekly or daily meetings, know when you're supposed to be on conference calls, know when to file expense reports, etc. Here are some things to think about: 1. Make eye contact with everyone you meet. Plan ahead. Show respect.

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