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The Real Reason Coworking And Flex Spaces Struggle To Make Money

Allwork

Most coworking operators underestimate hidden costs like staff time, travel, and legal fees, which quietly erode profitability. Integrated tech systems streamline operations, cut waste, and give operators the visibility needed to run a truly profitable business. But the reality is far more complex.

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Where Does Culture Live When There’s No Office?

Allwork

How do we create culture that travels with people, not places? Culture Is a System, Not a Place Culture must be embedded into the rhythm of work, not just in moments of physical gathering. Organizations need to build systems and rituals that foster connection across time zones and locations.

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When Efficiency Misses the Point

Productivityist

Whether it’s electric cars, space travel, or mass communication, he’s built his reputation on making things faster, cheaper, and bigger. Musk’s attempt to make it more “efficient” resulted in mass layoffs, a chaotic verification system, and a degraded user experience. Take Twitter, for example.

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Exceptional EA turns 12 today

Exceptional EA

Offering travel inspiration through my love of photography was an additional goal. In 2019, after almost three decades in office environments, I began speaking, training and writing year-round, rather than needing to use vacation time to travel and deliver keynotes and other presentations. All images © 2025 Shelagh Donnelly.

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How to Onboard and Train Your New Executive Assistant

C-Suite Assistants

Other Necessary Tools and Resources for the First Day Calendar access A company directory and contact list An email account System access setup, including access to all necessary tools. Make introductions to other co-workers and key stakeholders. Set up scheduled weekly meetings at least for the first month to review this progress.

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Why the Karen Read retrial ended differently this time

Vox Open Sourced

Depending on your perspective, she was either an innocent victim of the system or a manipulative femme fatale — and audiences were eager to pick a side. By contrast, Read was a ready-made cause celèbre, a “girl next door” college professor turned outspoken advocate for her own innocence.

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Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Have Plenty of Ties, Mugs and Socks Already

Success

This new release has a 3D perception system to help avoid obstacles in the yard, and boasts parallel cutting for a lawn that looks almost as good as if Dad had spent hours on it himself. Techie dads Finally, no Fathers Day gift guide would be complete without technology gifts.