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Design Lessons Learned From The Coworking Revolution

Allwork

Traditional workspaces may benefit from open floor plans and the addition of more shared spaces, as opposed to individual cubicles. While that may not mean incorporating Metaverse technology, even updating old software or investing in new project management tools can improve productivity and employee engagement levels.

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Adhering to the "Closed Door" Policy

Professional Assistant Blog

Do you find that you get disturbed around your cubicle because of excessive noise? Do you wish that you could build walls around your cubicle just so that people would keep quiet? I wrote a post entitled "Adhering to the 'Open Door' Policy", but this post is a little different, so please read on.

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Cubicle Etiquette 101

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Cubicle Etiquette 101 By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, November 01, 2007 Filed Under: Office Gossip , Productivity D o you find that your colleagues are hovering around you when youre on the phone? If you are going to enter another staff members cubicle, make sure to knock first.

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Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? Im considered a white-collar professional, and have been in management. My Dad was a blue-collar worker.

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Workplace design and the corrective force of rediscovery

Workplace Insight

A descent into order Both historically and currently workplace designers and managers have sought ways to improve the flows of information and people around a building. Even this idea, now called agile or activity based working harks back to the combi-office in European parlance and caves and commons in that of the US.

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Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. I work in a large firm now where it’s mainly an open concept area, with only the managers having their own offices.

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Tips To Keep Your Millennial Employees Committed and Engaged

Office Dynamics

It’s important that companies take into account workforce demographics, so they can effectively manage and utilize their talents for future growth. Make sure your employees have an adequate amount of vacation, and create policies to limit after-hours work and communication that can disrupt employees’ time away from the office.

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