Thu.May 12, 2022

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How To Become An Eco-Friendly Workspace (And Why You Should)

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Buildings, including workplaces, produce 39% of carbon emissions, which has a significant impact on climate change. . As a workspace operator, becoming more eco-friendly can feel like a huge challenge. A recent online event hosted by Cat Johnson offered actionable tips on how to get started. . Here are the highlights from the event, featuring insights from four coworking experts who have successfully incorporated sustainable methods into their businesses. .

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10 Questions to Ask Yourself for a Successful Collaboration

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In the early ’90s we were just starting out as young entrepreneurs. We were very green and very ambitious. We produced conferences for hotel investors, and we were holding one at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, owned by legendary businessman and entertainer Merv Griffin. At a cocktail party he hosted for us on the opening night of the conference, we and Griffin were mingling with delegates, chatting about hotels and explaining our perceived need for partners to help build

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Here’s What The “Fundamentals Of Flex” Means For Coworking Owners

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At next week’s GCUC North America in Seattle, some of the industry’s top thinkers and doers will take the stage to help frame the conversation around the concept of “flex.”. Understanding the intricacies of it will be a true game changer for coworking operators. . To thought workers around the world, flex means that the office is no longer a stake in the ground around which an entire culture revolves.

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ESG ambitions should top organisational agendas

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When the idea of ESG (environmental, social and governance credentials) first surfaced nearly two decades ago in a 2005 United Nations report, it was just an acronym businesses were trying to understand and get to grips with. But in the last few years, ESG strategies have gathered steam – it has become integral to C-Suite strategy and business purpose, and is a deal-breaker not just for investors but also for those considering new roles.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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“Boss Loss” Is Looming: What Is It, And How Does It Impact The Future Of Work?

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More than half of senior leaders worldwide (58%) are unhappy in their current position, and 72% plan to leave their employer within the next two years. . This indicates that the full force of the Great Resignation has yet to be felt – and this widespread “boss loss” will have significant implications for companies and the global economy. . In a Q&A with Tammy Browning, president of KellyOCG, she explained how the exodus of senior leaders will affect the future of work.

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Tech Workers Want A Lower Cost Of Living, And They’re Moving To Find It

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According to a new survey from the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA), tech workers are seeking refuge from the high costs of Silicon Valley in cheaper states. . Although states like New York and California still led the pack in tech workers, other regions of the country have emerged as hot markets for these professionals. . This has mainly been driven by the 421% increase in remote jobs seen in the tech industry. .

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Flexible working now arriving at aisle three

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Remote workers might soon be able to do their jobs and shop for groceries at the same time, under a new “Spaces” project between Tesco and flexible office operator IWG. A trial at a branch of Tesco in New Malden that will start later in this month and will accommodate 12 private desks, 30 co-working spaces and a meeting room. The 3,800 sq ft space within the store would normally have been used for electrical goods, music, and other forms of entertainment, most of which are now mainly

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Google’s $14 Million Goodwill Investment Challenges The Need For College Degrees

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Google’s charity arm Google.org has announced that it will invest $14 millio n into the Goodwill Digital Career Accelerator. . The organization aims to fund nonprofits that are helping boost the skills of underrepresented communities and provide them with more opportunities for good-paying jobs.? . This new investment is part of a $100 million grantmaking portfolio that aims to provide excluded professionals, such as those without a college degree, access to modern, technical-driven jobs. .

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Small business owners continue to struggle with mental health

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Two out of five (40 percent) small business owners believe that their emotional recovery from the pandemic will take much longer than that of the financial disruption. And, according to a new study by Xero those investing in wellbeing initiatives were more likely to hold on to staff and grow revenues. Nine out of 10 (92 percent) small business owners experienced symptoms of poor mental health over the last two years, according to the study with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Ceb

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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SoftBank’s To Slow Its Startup Investments Following Record-High Vision Fund Loss

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After SoftBank’s Vision Fund reported a record-high loss of $27.4 billion during the first quarter of 2022, CEO Masayoshi Son is now seeking to cut its startup investments by over half. . Just one year ago, the Japanese conglomerate reported a record-high quarterly profit.? . However, during an earnings call this week, Son said the firm’s investments could “be half or…as small as a quarter” in order to achieve more financial balance. .

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WeWork’s Sees Highest Gross Sales Since Before The Pandemic

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WeWork has released its first quarter financial report for 2022, which highlights how the coworking operator is positioning itself as an ideal workspace alternative for the post-pandemic workforce. . According to the report, WeWork saw its first quarter revenue increase 7% quarter-over-quarter and 28% year-over-year to $765 million. . As of the end of the first quarter, WeWork’s system wide real estate portfolio included 765 locations across 38 countries, with 916,000 workstations and 626,00

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Is Your Workplace *Really* Inclusive? Here’s How To Check

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A diverse workforce is a priority for 67% of job seekers when deciding where to work. . Many companies track diversity; however, that doesn’t always give companies a strong view into how inclusive their companies actually are. . In a Q&A with National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) President, Neil Khaund, he explained how organizations can check whether they are adequately inclusive. .

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IWG Teams Up With Retailer Tesco To Grow Neighborhood Workspaces

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In a continued effort to address flexible workspace demands, IWG has teamed up with the UK’s largest grocery chain. . IWG will transform excess space at the Tesco Extra Store in New Malden, South London, where it will take up 3,800 square feet to incorporate 30 coworking spaces, 12 desks, and a meeting room. . Despite many companies ushering their workers back into the office, the need for an alternative solution remains strong as workers gain newfound flexibility in their work schedules.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Just 8% Of Manhattan Office Workers Have Fully Returned To The Workplace

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New data from The Partnership for New York shows that just 8% of Manhattan office workers have returned to the workplace full-time , indicating a permanent shift to flexible arrangements. . The analysis showed that 38% of these professionals are back in the office some of the time, but that number may jump to 49% by Labor Day, still below the over 80% seen prior to the pandemic.?

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