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How EC’s Microsoft Investigation Could Reshape Collaboration Options

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As online collaborative platforms become the cornerstone of modern workplaces, competition for market share among tech companies grows fiercer. The European Commission (EC) has recently launched an investigation into Microsoft’s practice of bundling its Teams collaboration tool with its Office 365 suite, according to Verdict.

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Allstate Offers Flexible Workspaces Via LiquidSpace For 54,000 Employees

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has found that even remote workers need occasional in-person collaboration. According to the Insurance Journal , Allstate has cut its corporate office spending from $382 million in 2020 to $138 million in 2024, signaling a clear departure from pre-pandemic office norms.

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How Can Office Design Support Multigenerational Collaboration?

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Then, in March of 2020, “traditional” professional life was forever changed. As the remote journey stretched on, new collaboration tools were created and virtual meetings became more efficient, but it felt like there was never a clear stopping point to the workday. The post How Can Office Design Support Multigenerational Collaboration?

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International Women’s Day 2020 – A Message From Julie Reed

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In their March 2 article, Forbes has recommended four easy and effective steps to support the International Women’s Day 2020 “Each for Equal” Theme: . Create awareness about generation equality Support non-profit organizations working for women Celebrate, support, and collaborate with other women Start mentoring early.

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Amazon CEO’s Return-to-Office Comment Sparks Employee Revolt

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Garman had said he was “quite excited about this change” and that, under the current three-day-per-week policy, collaboration was too difficult because people may be in offices on different days. Amazon has taken a stricter approach to return-to-office mandates than many of its tech peers who are enforcing two- and three-day policies.

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The Paradox of Increasing Business Travel; Skift's 2020 Travel Trends

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The recently released their 10 Business Travel Trends for 2020. Key quote from the report on this trend: Video and digital collaboration tools have transformed the modern workplace. It covers the travel, dining, and wellness industries from a business perspective. The 10 are: The Power of Being There in Person.

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Hiring Finally Picks Up For The First Time In 6 Months

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Private sector payrolls increased by 143,000 in September, following an August rise that marked the slowest expansion since March 2023, according to data by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with Stanford Digital Economy Lab. However, while the hiring pace improved, average wage growth showed signs of deceleration.

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