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Unprecedented Levels of Federal Office Space Underutilization Raise Concerns

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According to another report published by The Washington Times , in D.C., federal agencies only used 12% of their headquarters space in the nation’s capital last year. The drastic decrease in physical office presence has had significant economic repercussions for the city, leading to reduced weekday economic activity.

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Report sets out nine ways cities can reduce carbon emissions

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A report published by the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation sets out what its authors claim are best practices developed by pioneer cities that are reducing carbon emissions from urban development projects. As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace.

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Judge Greenlights Class Action Suit Against Tesla Alleging Systemic Racial Discrimination

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The workers allege that the company failed to address widespread racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory, according to a report published by Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in 2017 and is being led by former assembly line worker Marcus Vaughn.

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Japan Opens Doors to Digital Nomads with New Six-Month Visa Program

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Long-awaited details on Japan’s new digital nomad visa were revealed on Friday as the country’s Immigration Services Agency announced terms of the program that will start by the end of March.

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U.S. Bans Non-Compete Agreements, Sparks Lawsuit Over Landmark Change To Employee Rights

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According to a report published by The Financial Times , the regulator’s commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday in favor of the ban. The prohibition is an update to labor regulations seeking to improve fair competition and employee rights/protections. The FTC initially announced that it was seeking to ban noncompete clauses in January 2023.

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Teleworking Remains Popular Among Federal Employees

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This persistence of teleworking practices suggests that policies among federal employers will continue to evolve in the coming months and years. An enduring shift in the work habits of federal employees has been taking place. The post Teleworking Remains Popular Among Federal Employees appeared first on Allwork.Space.

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Amazon’s RTO Mandate Sparks Employee Protest

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It was reported that over 1,800 employees committed to join the walkout, with organizers claiming more than 1,000 participated. How it’ll impact the future: Other businesses and federal agencies have called for a return to the office.

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