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The Role of The Office in 2023 and Beyond

Allwork

There are disparities in home workspaces, such as limited access to high-speed internet, ergonomic workstations, and the opportunity to form relationships with colleagues. Likewise, the office plays a significant role in facilitating access to essential internal resources.

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Biophilic design has a long history and an even bigger future

Workplace Insight

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. It also confirms something we have learned about biophilic design; that natural forms can improve our wellbeing almost as much as actual nature.

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How To Design Workplaces For Neurodivergent Employees

Allwork

Autism is one form of neurological difference which comes under the umbrella of neurodiversity, which refers to the different ways the brain can work and interpret information, highlighting that there are many ways of thinking, sensing, and interacting with the world. One contributing factor is the way workspaces are designed.

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A Telephone Etiquette Test

Ian's Messy Desk

While forms of technology are making inroads into the communication process, the telephone is still an important source of contact with people. If your phone system shows internal vs. external calls, alter your greeting appropriately. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! and 9:00 p.m.

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Using Microsoft Office E-mail Templates

Professional Assistant Blog

About 90% of my work comes in the form of e-mails, since I want to be able to track anything and everything that managers and fellow staff members send me. There is a simple solution to this - E-mail Templates! There are certain tasks that I need to do on a daily, weekly, monthly, etc. basis and it usually involves e-mail.

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8 Ways to Calm Nerves When Give a Speech

Ian's Messy Desk

These tips will show you how to recycle your stress into a positive form that will help you become a better presenter. Almost everyone experiences some stress before presentations, even when the speech is as simple as, “tell the group something about yourself.” The trick is to make the excess energy work for you.

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Forgot Your Password? Again?

Professional Assistant Blog

Fill long registration and checkout forms with one click. If you need to remember lots of different passwords, try using RoboForm. Here are some features directly from the site: Manage Your Passwords and Log In automatically. Encrypt your passwords to achieve complete security. Generate random passwords to maximize password strength.

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