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From the Archives: The Ultimate Cost of Penny-Pinching

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I know a rich man who has become such a slave to the habit of economizing, formed when he was trying to get a start in the world, that he has not been able to break away from it. False economy has cost this man very dear. All these are economies that cost too much for those who can possibly afford better.

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The Return To Office Trade-Off

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Employees and employers are weighing the costs of commuting against the benefits of in-person work, with many finding that the expenses and time associated with commuting need to be balanced by other compensations. This article was written by RSP’s Alissa Franconi and Christine Shaw for Work Design Magazine.

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7 Self-Care Subscription Boxes That Can Help You Manage Stress

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Self-care subscription boxes for the body and mind YogiSecret Cost: $39.95/month TheraBox Cost: $34.99/month Silk and Sonder Cost: $15.75/month for a monthly subscription Journaling and other forms of writing have proven benefits such as assisting in the reduction of stress , boosting your mood and improving memory.

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AI For Architecture: Exploring the Next Wave Of Office Design Innovation

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This article was written by SmithGroup’s David Fersh and Peter McNally for Work Design Magazine. These tools are replacing Google searches (or for those of us who are even older, magazine clippings) to create hyper-specific reference images for design inspiration.

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Sound and vision – Nigel Oseland makes himself heard for the IN magazine profile

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Firms and their managers are taking a far keener interest in the design and management of the workplace in all its forms. The focus of real estate has always been space and cost efficiencies and that’s the wrong starting point,” he says. All about people “What we all understand now is that it’s all about people,” he says.

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What’s In It For Me? Why It’s Crucial To Give Your Employees A Return-on-Commute

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The return-on-commute (ROC) concept is emerging as a critical factor in attracting employees back to the office by ensuring that the workplace offers a tangible and meaningful return on the investment of time, effort, and cost that employees commit to when traveling to work.

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AI Is Transforming The Future Of Smart Buildings

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This article was written by Julian Rimmer of M Moser Associates for Work Design Magazine. One of our clients, a global entertainment company, has seen a reduction in service cost by over 50% by employing these tools in its London headquarters. AI tools use space data to form a picture of what is happening and where.

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