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How to Make Sustainable Practices Make Sense for Your Business

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According to a Harvard Business School article , research shows that companies with high ESG (environmental, social and governance) ratings “have a lower cost of debt and equity, and that sustainability initiatives can help improve financial performance while fostering public support.”

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Resources And Tips To Harness The Power Of Interior Design For Environmental Impact — And Employee Retention

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Cooksey shares her top resources and insights, and explains what to do if you’re experiencing pushback from your employer or client due to perceived cost. There is a big push in the industry to achieve a higher level of transparency when it comes to the materials and suppliers that we work with. All cultures have nature!

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How to Know If You’re Financially Ready to Start a Business

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Unfortunately, the odds aren’t necessarily in their favor: A survey of pandemic entrepreneurs found that more than half believe their business will fail within the year without extra aid. suppliers, margins, and so forth). What costs will be associated with my business? In the wake of mass layoffs and resignations, the U.S.

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AI Is Transforming The Future Of Smart Buildings

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A common use of AI in the workplace is to collate user feedback, such as comfort surveys, thermostat and light level adjustments, and other data, such as weather, electrical grid carbon intensity and space occupancy, to develop an optimal operating schedule over time.

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Flexible Work and Investment in ESG are Driving Profitability for this Global Brand

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In a survey , 86% of employees declared the Clorox Company “a great place to work.” Reducing energy consumption is another example of how a commitment to climate justice can preclude unnecessary costs (this is particularly salient now that energy costs are increasing — an issue highlighted in this Allwork.Space article ).

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Bosses Behaving Badly: How Toxic Leadership Kills Effective Talent Acquisition And Retention

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“The reasons for the persistence and spread of bad behavior are legion: a global economy, with its demands for rapid decisions and around-the-clock interactions, overburdens leaders, employees, suppliers, and customers. Bosses who bully are imposing costs on their workers and their organization as a whole that are huge — but often hidden. .

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The Paradox of Increasing Business Travel; Skift's 2020 Travel Trends

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Today,  employees can easily collaborate with co-workers around the world, offering a huge boost to productivity and what would seem to be growing opportunities to reduce travel costs. The chart below illustrates the fact that 9 out of 10 business executives surveyed agree with this.

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