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Workplace design and the corrective force of rediscovery

Workplace Insight

It has become something of a preoccupation of mine to consider why so many of the conversations we hold about workplace design are largely about the rediscovery of old ideas. This perception has little to do with the original people-centric principles of the open plan as a model of progressive workplace design.

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Instead Of Trying To Compete With The Home Office — Work With It

Allwork

Despite this, many corporate leaders are struggling with how to lure workers back to the office by combining mandatory attendance policies with perks like snacks and company-provided lunches, citing collaboration, innovation and networking as the need for in-office days. These activities suffer when performed at a distance.

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How the Rise of Four-Day Work Weeks Could Reshape the Coworking Industry

Allwork

The popularity of the four-day work week has skyrocketed, and it’s now one of the most sought-after benefits by employees in the modern workplace. Its popularity has skyrocketed, and it’s now one of the most sought-after benefits by employees in the modern workplace.

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Design Lessons Learned From The Coworking Revolution

Allwork

The continued rise of remote work has reshaped traditional notions of the workplace and, over the past five years, the number of people working remotely has grown by 44%. Traditional workspaces may benefit from open floor plans and the addition of more shared spaces, as opposed to individual cubicles.

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Offices Of The Future Will Be Uniquely Tailored To Each Company

Allwork

It’s important for workplace leaders to balance private and communal workspaces, and rethink common areas as multipurpose hubs, and align office designs with corporate culture. And that’s being exacerbated by policies like New York’s new congestion pricing rules, which will charge vehicles entering Manhattan.

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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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A "Smelly" Career Problem

On The Job

It's not that there is anything wrong with any of these scents, but they can become a problem in the workplace where not everyone shares your love of Dragon Noir perfume or the smell of popcorn at 8 a.m. Your smelly lunches may so secretly annoy a cubicle mate that she doesn't warn you that you've got a mistake in a report.