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Coworking Spaces Can Hit Net Zero Targets If They Follow These Tips

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The Instant Group recommends responsible procurement processes and suppliers maintain honest and fair values. A green energy tariff, as defined by Energy Saving Trust , is where “some or all of the electricity you buy is ‘matched’ by purchases of renewable energy that your energy supplier makes on your behalf.”

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Ethical Consumerism: How Mindful Purchases Shape Business Trends

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It’s a form of political activism where the shopper votes with their wallet. The ideas behind conscious consumerism have existed for generations, taking form in political movements like the free produce movement in the early 1800s and the fair-trade movement that began after World War II. What exactly is ethical consumerism?

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A Rise in Independent Workers Highlights Trends and Concerns Facing the Gig Economy

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The pandemic, the so-called “ Great Resignation ” and a surge in the availability and accessibility of app gigs are three factors fueling the rise, according to Rafael Espinal, executive director of the New York-based Freelancers Union, a national nonprofit formed in 1995 to provide education, advocacy and tools to independent workers.

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AI Is Transforming The Future Of Smart Buildings

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One example of this is a validation project we undertook with a supplier of smart sensors. One of our clients, a global entertainment company, has seen a reduction in service cost by over 50% by employing these tools in its London headquarters. AI tools use space data to form a picture of what is happening and where.

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Online Platforms Enabling the Rise of Global Micro Outsourcing Firms

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Glocalization  refers to the integration of local differences in the cost and availability of skills to a standardized global structure that enables their use. This is also referred to as geoarbitrage, which is tapping into lower cost labor from lower cost countries.

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Customizing Coworking Spaces for Niche Markets: Smart Strategy Or Risky Move?

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Strategic Partnerships : Understanding the dynamics of niche industries enables operators to form strategic partnerships with industry organizations, associations, and businesses. Providing specialized infrastructure and amenities tailored to niche industries can also pose challenges in terms of cost and resource allocation.

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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

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Soaring labor and materials costs are eroding China’s edge , opening the door for other emerging economies to challenge China’s manufacturing preeminence. Already a leader in software services and a major exporter of textiles and chemicals, the world’s second most-populous country boasts exceptionally low labor costs.

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