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Why Coworking Spaces Struggle To See ROI From Office Tech Upgrades

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From smart lighting systems and app-based room bookings to AI-driven analytics that promise to improve operations, the technological options available for coworking spaces seem endless and keep expanding. Many operators are excited by the potential to modernize their spaces, create a better member experience, and improve efficiency. However, the reality is that investing in advanced office technology often comes with financial challenges that make the return on investment difficult to realize.

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Smart Exits: 4 Succession Plan Case Studies

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Succession planning has long had a branding problem. It sounds stiff. Formal. Like something you do the year before handing over the keys and riding off into a golf course sunset. But in reality, it often arrives under very different circumstances—an unexpected illness, a shift in ambition or the creeping realization that a business built entirely around one person is a fragile thing.

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Office Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts for a Professional Environment

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In any professional setting, conduct and behavior matter as much as work quality and efficiency. Office etiquette isn’t just an optional skill you take on to get extra perks or incentives. While it might seem like a minor, often unsaid point in your job description, it’s a critical part of professional success. Knowing the dos and don’ts of workplace etiquette can boost your professional growth and much more.

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Calls for standardised product assessments address growing concerns about greenwashing

Workplace Insight

A new industry-wide study has revealed widespread support for the introduction of mandatory Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs) on products used in the UK’s built environment to address widespread concerns about greenwashing. The findings, published in the report Greenhushing: Silence is Costing Credibility , show that 86 percent of professionals surveyed believe that LCAs are essential to reduce confusion and rebuild trust in environmental claims.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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Your favorite national park is struggling to survive

Vox Open Sourced

Researchers study black swifts in Glacier National Park, Montana, in 2018. Cuts to the Park Service means the parks are missing out on species monitoring data. This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk Collaboration. Stories of struggle flow unceasingly from our public lands — here, a senior botanist pulled from invasive species removal to check campgrounds for unattended fires; there, a trail crew fired, leaving backcountry areas

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Mark Cuban Spends 'Most' of His Time Using This Decades-Old Communication Method. Here's Why He Prefers It.

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Despite all the advancements in technology, billionaire investor Mark Cuban, 66, spends most of his day reading and responding to emails.

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Poorly designed and managed workplaces costing the UK over £70 billion a year, report claims

Workplace Insight

A new report suggests that the quality of workplace environments could have a significant impact on the UK’s economic performance. According to a new report published by facilities management company MITIE, ineffective workspaces may be costing the economy up to £71.4 billion in GDP each year. The study claims to highlight how various physical and environmental workplace factors can affect employee productivity.

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Cutting five words from this law could make houses cheaper

Vox Open Sourced

There exists an almost absurdly simple fix that could help ease the housing crisis. It would cost the government nothing, require deleting just five words from a 50-year-old federal law, and has enjoyed quiet support from housing researchers and leaders for decades. The target is an obscure regulation that requires every manufactured home to be built on a “permanent chassis” — a steel trailer frame that can attach to wheels.

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Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm

NPR Technology

The agency is closing the Office of Research and Development, which analyzes dangers posed by hazards including toxic chemicals, climate change, smog, wildfires, water pollution and more. (Image credit: Tierney L.

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83% of Job Seekers Prefer Remote Roles in 2025

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Remote work continues to lead job seekers’ preferences this year. A recent FlexJobs study reveals that 83% of applicants are more likely to apply for roles offering remote options, surpassing even salary and schedule flexibility in importance. Overall, 97% of respondents favor either fully remote or hybrid work arrangements, while only 3% seek full-time, in-office positions.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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Money on the Move

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Rob Edwards is a nationally recognized adviser who helps millionaire families navigate the complexities of their wealth. At Edwards Asset Management, he helps clients build thoughtful, long-lasting legacies—not just financial plans. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. SUCCESS+ : What exactly is wealth succession planning, and how is it different from just writing a will or naming beneficiaries?

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Better offices for all as occupiers shift focus away from cost cutting

Workplace Insight

New research suggests a worldwide shift in workplace strategy, with portfolio optimisation and better offices now the top priorities for corporate real estate leaders, overtaking cost reduction for the first time. JLL’s 2025 Occupancy Planning Benchmark Report found that 73 percent of respondents identified portfolio optimisation as their main focus, compared with 70 percent who cited cost reduction and improved reporting.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Using AI in Small Business Marketing

Jennie Lyon

If you have been paying attention to marketing trends lately, you know that artificial intelligence is everywhere. From tools that write your social captions to software that promises to run your entire funnel, it can feel like you are being bombarded with promises of “plug and play” success. But here is the truth: if you… The post The Beginner’s Guide to Using AI in Small Business Marketing appeared first on Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services Inc.

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Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how

NPR Technology

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tom Michael, general manager of Boise State Public Radio, about what the cuts to federal public media funding mean for his station.

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Majority Of Fortune 100 Now Require Full-Time Office Return, New JLL Report Reveals

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The age of remote work is coming to a close for the Fortune 100. For the first time since the pandemic, the majority of Fortune 100 companies now have a fully in-office policy for their employees, according to a new report from real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL). Compared to two years ago, when 78% of Fortune 100 companies were hybrid and 5% were fully in-office, those firms are now 41% hybrid and 54% fully in-office.

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Nearly Half of Working Americans View an Active Social Media Presence as a Career Risk

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According to a new study released by The American Staffing Association , workers have differing views on whether social media helps or harms one’s career. 44% of working Americans think an active social media presence is more likely to hurt their career rather than help it, and this hesitation towards social media in a professional setting isn’t a surprise.

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TRILUX and Sweco deliver circular lighting upgrade in Maidenhead

Workplace Insight

TRILUX has partnered with Sweco UK Ltd to deliver a circular lighting upgrade at the consultancy’s Maidenhead office. By refurbishing and upgrading the existing fluorescent luminaires, the project significantly reduced waste and improved the quality and efficiency of lighting in the open-plan workspace. Sweco UK Ltd, a leader in sustainable engineering and design, recently partnered with TRILUX to deliver a circular lighting refurbishment at its Maidenhead office.

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Delegation is the Only Way to Scale — Here's Why Most CEOs Do It Wrong

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One of the biggest barriers to scaling a business is the leader's inability to let go. Founders often become the bottleneck, unable to focus on strategic growth. The solution? Mastering the art of delegation.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Reporting on family separation and aggressive immigration enforcement in Florida

NPR Technology

Behind the scenes with NPR's reporting on how Florida has become the scene of some of the Trump administration's most aggressive immigration enforcement efforts.

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33% Of U.S. Office Loans Near Maturity, Threatening Commercial Real Estate Market Stability

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A financial crunch is looming for the U.S. office real estate market, as thousands of properties approach the end of their loan lifecycles. New data from Yardi Research estimates that nearly 14,000 office buildings — representing 33% of all office loans — are tied to mortgages that either have already matured or will do so by the end of 2027. That total debt amounts to nearly $290 billion.

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The Wooden Effect: How John Wooden’s Philosophy Is Shaping Leadership

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Coach John Wooden is considered the gold standard in leadership. He didn’t just guide his team to 10 NCAA championships at UCLA; he rewrote the playbook on what it means to lead. Throughout his career, he influenced star athletes, coaches, businesses, communities and countless individuals looking for a different path to growth and success. The Wooden Effect lives on today because his life and legacy were devoted to far more than racking up wins on a stat sheet.

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Registration is now open for Europe’s most essential commercial interiors event and talks programme

Workplace Insight

Registration is now open for the Amsterdam edition of the Workspace Design Show, Europe’s most essential workplace design and commercial interiors event, taking place on 5–6 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam. This year’s theme, Activate the Senses , invites attendees to experience the power of sensory design in shaping how we feel, focus, and function in the workplace.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Here's What Happened When Thousands of Workers Tried a Four-Day Workweek in the Biggest Trial Yet

Entrepreneur.com

In the largest trial ever conducted on a four-day workweek, Boston College researchers found that the schedule had a positive and noticeable impact on employee well-being.

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Trump administration scrutiny of academic institutions stretches beyond elite colleges

NPR Technology

After pressuring elite universities, the Trump administration is now focusing on George Mason. Education reporter Katherine Mangan discusses why GMU's president says it's a backlash to DEI efforts.

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The Nation’s Largest Power Grid Is Buckling Under AI Demand, Threatening Workplaces Across 13 States

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Offices and remote workforces across 13 U.S. states could soon face increased disruption as electricity prices spike and grid reliability weakens. Why? The nation’s largest power grid, PJM Interconnection, is under strain from surging demand driven by AI and data center growth. These conditions are now fueling a sharp rise in energy costs that may ripple across commercial real estate and tech-enabled workspaces.

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Why Return-to-Office Mandates Aren’t the Productivity Boost Leaders Think They Are

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It starts with a familiar Sunday-night feeling: the inbox begins to fill, the week’s commute looms, and a quiet dread sets in. For employees at companies enforcing return-to-office (RTO) mandates , that dread isn’t just about traffic—it’s about questioning whether showing up in person will really make a difference. Many leaders hoped that bringing teams back together would reignite collaboration and culture.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Stop Losing Great Candidates: How to Build a Careers Page That Converts

Energage

If you want to attract more qualified job seekers and turn page views into applications, you’ve come to the right place. Your careers page plays a bigger role than you might think. In today’s competitive talent market, building a careers page that actually converts isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about strategy. From showcasing your company culture to improving job application conversion rates, a well-designed, search-optimized careers page can help you stand out, earn trust, and bring top ta

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A Program That Helped Build 144,000 Jobs Gets Slashed by Budget Cuts — What Happens Next Is Pivotal for Small Business Support

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Frustrated by NIMBYs, states are trying to force cities to build affordable housing

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Utah's leaders worry skyrocketing home prices are keeping young people from creating wealth. It's among a growing number of states — red and blue — passing laws to promote more affordable places.

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How Companies Should Respond To Deepfake Disinformation In A Crisis: Lessons From Astronomer’s Fake Apology

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Responding to an unfolding corporate crisis can be challenging and difficult enough for companies without having to deal with the added burden of combating disinformation about the situation. But that is exactly what happened to Astronomer, a data analytics company, that found itself caught up in a headline-making crisis it did not create. Its CEO was seen on a giant screen embracing a woman who was not his wife during a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts.

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The New Way Remote Finance Teams Are Protecting Accuracy And Building Resilience In A Cyber-Threatened World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Remote finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs—and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats have become more than just “growing pains”. They’re now liabilities. The challenge isn’t just team distribution, but building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.