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UK and other countries sign international pledge to cut carbon emissions from buildings

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The inaugural Buildings and Climate Global Forum, organised by the French Government and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) concluded last week. Representatives from 70 countries adopted the Declaration de Chaillot , a foundational document for international cooperation.

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Allstate is Opting for Flexible Work, Cuts Over Half of its Traditional Office Spaces

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Allstate’s strategy, which led to the sale of its Northbrook, Illinois headquarters in 2022, suggests a different trajectory. The company’s remaining physical spaces have also been redesigned, transforming from traditional office setups to more social/collaborative hubs.

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Poland Leads the Way in Europe’s Growing Flexible Workspace Market

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The country witnessed a 72% increase in 2022 when compared to 2021. Additionally, the availability of flexible workspaces may attract more international companies to set up operations in Poland, creating new job opportunities and boosting the local economy.

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Unveiling the Hidden Potentials of Remote Work Productivity

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By spring 2022, this figure rose to 9%. A new study from the University of Chicago’s Becker Friedman Institute disclosed that employees saved around two hours weekly in 2021 and 2022 through remote work. A 2020 Stanford University study revealed that remote workers were 5% more productive than office-bound counterparts.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

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The template also includes an easy-to-use tracker that allows us to measure how well our projects are meeting our internal goals for reducing embodied carbon and eliminating toxic and non-sustainable building materials. Tracking the sustainability and wellness of building materials is impossible without input from vendors.

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Does Returning to the Office Help Diversity?

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Black, Hispanic and female job seekers are more likely to apply — and get hired — in remote jobs, compared to in-person roles, according to a November 2022 study by LinkedIn. . This will help your team build skills in avoiding such problems and especially help minorities feel supported as you build a more collaborative atmosphere. .

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How Sensory Design Can Create Efficient Workplaces

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Returning to the office and working in-person means employees lose control over their environment and must adapt to new situations. Workplace leaders should support this transition by creating environments that promote wellbeing, concentration, and creativity.