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Biophilic design has a long history and an even bigger future

Workplace Insight

There are plenty of definitions of the modish concept of biophilic design around right now. Nor is its application in the built environment. The spaces they created resembled university campuses in both form and function, set in landscaped grounds and openly flaunting a connection to nature and the firm’s apparent social awareness.

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Recent Study Reveals the Career Fields Most Likely to Cause Poor Pregnancy Outcomes

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of the National Medical Center in Seoul, said their research contributed to the amendment of the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act in South Korea, which “[covers] all the abortive outcomes in pregnant women workers,” in a Wiley press release. One of the study authors, Jung-won Yoon, M.D.,

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Bullying and the Effect on Your Brain

Bonnie Low-Krayman

Decades of scientific research document the physical harm to brains from all forms of bullying and abuse. Bullying is becoming a medical issue in the workplace, especially for assistants. Bullying is particularly concerning for children and youth who, by definition, are dependent on others for their safety.

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

Ideas.Ted

When 37-year-old neuroscientist Jill Bolte-Taylor had a massive stroke in 1996, she lost her ability to form words and move her body but also experienced what she would later describe in her TED Talk as “euphoria”. Here, she shares what has happened since her recovery and corrects common misconceptions about how brains function.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Too much information.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." Point being. ► February (5) We did it Canada!

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Meetings Plus: Taking them offline

Laughing all the Way to Work

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. ► March (2) Admin Buddies Are you prepared?