Fri.May 05, 2023

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Sustainability, Well-being, and the Building Blocks of a Biophilic Workplace

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Incorporating biophilic design principles into workplace environments can have far-reaching benefits, both for individuals and for the planet. As designers recognize the symbiosis between sustainability and human well-being, they can create spaces that accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of different individuals. Providing a range of spatial, thermal, formal, and acoustical environments that prioritize health and well-being can make a workplace more attractive, making it commute-worth

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10 New Business Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List

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Summer reading lists aren’t just for schoolchildren. You might be looking for books to read on your lunch break, by the pool or just in the air conditioning. There are a variety of exciting titles coming out this summer for small-business leaders and entrepreneurs. Here are some of the most promising new releases: 1. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (18th ed.

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Digital Nomads Cause Local Housing Crisis In Greece

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What’s going on: Greece is experiencing a surge in tourism, and an influx of digital nomads — particularly in Athens and popular Greek islands such as Crete and Corfu, according to Turkish news agency Anadolu Ajansi. The rise in tourism and the influx of digital nomads have had significant impacts on the real estate market in Greece. The housing crisis in Athens, Greece has been intensified by a combination of negative factors, including the 2009 economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemi

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I Will Not Live in the House of Complacency

Office Dynamics

Discover the difference between complacency and contentment in this motivating read! Join the movement to push beyond the status quo and strive for more.

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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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Spain’s Trade Unions Set To Win 4% Wage Increase

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What’s going on: Spain’s main trade unions and representatives of employers have finally reached a preliminary agreement to grant a 4% wage increase across the board in 2023. This reportedly will be followed by 3% increases in 2024 and 2025, according to Reuters. Spain’s unions – specifically the two main trade unions UGT and CC.OO – were seeking a wage increase for workers in line with inflation rates to guarantee more purchasing power for employees.

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Making Authentic Career Choices with Misha Rubin

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“You probably haven’t made a single authentic career choice in your life,” says Misha Rubin in this week’s episode. And he speaks from experience—Rubin got a degree in computer science without thinking about whether that was what he actually wanted. He stayed with Ernst & Young for 15 years, even becoming a partner at the company. But while he wasn’t happy, he continued to stay—after all, he had no other plans to follow and three children at home.

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Firms missing the chances to implement hybrid working and adopt new technologies

Workplace Insight

The new Slack State of Work Report [registration] claims that companies are missing opportunities to unlock new levels of employee productivity with new technology, hybrid working, and talent development. The report, based on a global survey of more than 18,000 desk workers – including 2,000 in the UK, found only 23 percent of companies are investing in technology to improve productivity and efficiency (21 percent in the UK), and just 27 percent of companies are using AI tools to help do s

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"Woman, Life, Freedom" in Iran -- and what it means for the rest of the world | Golshifteh Farahani

TED Talks

In this poetic and moving reflection, actor, musician and activist Golshifteh Farahani honors those who have fought for "Woman, Life, Freedom" following Mahsa Amini's death at the hands of Iran's religious morality police. Calling upon our shared humanity, she urges everyone to take a stand against violence inflicted on innocent people around the world.

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