Fri.Apr 21, 2023

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Hybrid working is the new normal and is here to stay, report claimzzzz

Workplace Insight

Mace has published a new report into workplace trends which claims that hybrid working with a collaborative central space is (brace yourselves) the new normal for a preferred post-pandemic working style. The Mace Operate Workplace Survey looked at the enduring role of a central office for businesses and considered what an office space needs to offer in an era of hybrid working.

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How to Talk About Microstresses with Rob Cross & Karen Dillon

Success

Have you ever felt exhausted and stressed at the end of a day, without a good reason why? As it turns out, there’s a reason for this. Microstresses are small moments and interactions that fly under the radar of our fight-or-flight response and affect our body just as regular stress does. However, unlike stress, we don’t always know how to identify, talk about or push back against these moments.

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How Healthy Is Your Building?

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Similar to how LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the most widely used green building rating system in the world, aims to measure and improve a building’s environmental impact through design, the WELL Building Standard seeks to quantify a building’s human impact. WELL sets pathways for supporting physical and mental wellbeing across 10 core concepts, including air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, community and innovation.

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How to feng shui your fridge -- and other happy climate hacks | Jiaying Zhao

TED Talks

Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that's the only way we'll create lasting, sustainable change. From treat meals to feng shui fridges, she offers eight life hacks to lower your carbon emissions while increasing your joy and fulfillment. Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy?

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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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New US labor data suggests slowing job market as recurring unemployment claims soar to highest level since November 2021

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What’s going on: By April 8, the number of individuals who have previously filed an initial application and are now claiming unemployment benefits has increased by 61,000 to 1.87 million people, according to Bloomberg. The Labor Department’s data shows that US Initial Unemployment Claims also increased by 5,000 to 245,000 people through April 15.

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Global prime office costs rise slightly, but flatline in London and New York

Workplace Insight

Savills latest global Prime Office Costs (SPOC) analysis has revealed that pricing for prime top-tier offices around the world has largely held steady during the first quarter of 2023, with net effective costs – the ‘all in’ cost for occupiers – increasing an average of 1.1 percent. The international real estate advisor says that face rents are also beginning to marginally increase, rising an average of 1 percent in Q1, as the continuing desire for best-in-class office spaces for occupiers and f

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Sen. Braun Does Not Want To See Unions Affecting The Gig Economy

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What’s going on: Braun addressed the Senate Aging Committee on Thursday explaining that he doesn’t want to see the government over-regulating the gig economy, according to WIBC. “I’m one that believes there is such an important place for unions,” Braun said. “Especially when you are going up against the power of large corporations. But, I don’t want unions trying to get involved in stuff where you are an independent contractor, the gig economy.

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