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Zooming In On Engagement: How Turning Off Your Camera Can Hurt Your Career

Allwork

Before and during the pandemic, turning off cameras was considered normal, but with hybrid arrangements becoming the norm, it’s seen as a lack of connection or attention. But a valid argument has ensured: workers might be more engaged when their cameras are turned on, as they can see the facial reactions from their peers and managers. We spoke to four workplace leaders and experts to gauge their opinion on the subject.

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Can Dopamine Dressing Make You Better At Your Job?

Success

Have you ever noticed how some outfits make you feel like you can conquer the world, or have you oozing confidence at a party? It has to do with the fashion psychology of dopamine dressing. Mayo Clinic refers to dopamine as a “feel-good neurotransmitter” that helps us feel joyful. The chemical plays a role in several key functions, like mood, learning and attention, and it’s also connected to reinforcement behaviors.

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Location, Location, Location: Why Your Next Coworking Space Should Be In A Residential Neighborhood

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Local coworking enables workers to combine their personal and working lives to enhance their well-being. Workers living in U.K. commuter towns have expressed enormous interest in local coworking spaces. Local coworking is a key part of complete community transformation in residential areas, and may contribute to the success of 15-minute cities. Coworking spaces first emerged in central commercial districts decades ago.

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Episode 494: David Sparks Talks About Productivity, Task Management, And The Value Of Journaling

Productivityist

In this episode from September of 2014, David Sparks , fondly known as “MacSparky,” joins the conversation to reminisce about the evolving landscape of task management since we last met at Macworld. Dive into the fascinating world of productivity apps, the significance of establishing efficient systems, and the therapeutic benefits of journaling – and take note of what’s changed (and what hasn’t in the 9 years since I first aired this productive conversation.

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Unlock Your Productivity: Simple Steps for Every Professional

Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.

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Remote Work Trends Push London Office Vacancies to Three-Decade Peak

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New figures coming out of the U.K. show how changes in the workforce are challenging some of the largest markets in the world. London’s office market is feeling the adverse economic effects of remote and hybrid work, with office vacancies reaching a 30-year high, according to reports from Reuters and CNN Business. Investment bank Jefferies published in a note Wednesday saying there is a “rental recession” in the U.K. capital, with the City of London and West End recording va

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Open Internet Battle Resumes: How Could Net Neutrality Revival Shape the Future of Work?

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As the digital domain is integral to the future of work, the importance of a fair and open internet cannot be overstated. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) brought the net neutrality debate back to the forefront this week, ushering in a possible transformation of the digital landscape that could shape the world of work. Under the guidance of Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC is poised to reinstate net neutrality rules that govern the flow of internet traffic, Reuters Reuters re

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Act now on retrofitting if you want to boost commercial property values, new report argues

Workplace Insight

For European real estate owners and investors already on a journey to net-zero-carbon through retrofitting, upfront spending has the potential for long-term rent and capital-value accumulation, according to a new report from Colliers. Europe’s Renovation Wave [registration] explores the regulatory and societal pressures the authors claim is now driving an era of accelerated asset renovation, and the proactive actions investors, owners and occupiers can take to make sure their assets are not R

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Number Of Women CEOs Reaches New Record, Is The Hype Justified?

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More women are participating in the workforce than ever before, and research on high-level leadership suggests that there has been progress among executive and board-level positions as well. According to a recent survey published by Pew Research Center , “Women now account for record shares of Fortune 500 chief executives and board members in the United States – 10.6% and 30.4%, respectively.

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Half of landlords now planning a flexible working offer

Workplace Insight

Over half of UK landlords are planning to independently develop an offering for the growing flexible working market across their portfolios, according to the annual report on the flexible workspace sector by The Instant Group. The 2023 UK State of the Flex Market report [registration] polled more than 200 flex operators and landlords for insights into the sector.

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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!