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Get Loud: Creating Space for Open Dialogue Can Ready Your Team for Innovation and Positive Change

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As the rate of change continues to accelerate, one key attribute makes organizations more change-ready: a culture of being loud. Organizations that combine strong views with rigorous debate across all levels can change faster and more effectively than those that embody a “culture of nice.” “Nice” cultures value politeness and camaraderie in the hope that “getting along” will drive things forward.

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Practical Strategies To Design For The Planet

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Regulatory pressures, investor demands, and environmental consciousness are driving corporations to adopt eco-centric commitments to reduce carbon emissions and conserve natural resources. Environmental certifications like LEED and BREEAM are evolving to focus more on carbon emissions, alongside the rise of new frameworks such as NABERS. The integration of data analytics and smart building technologies is essential for carbon management and sustainability in the built environment.

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Secret AI cameras have been tracking the emotions and demographics of rail passengers

Workplace Insight

Many thousands of unsuspecting train passengers in the UK have had their emotions and demographics recorded by hidden AI camera systems at major stations, a new report reveals. The news, raising serious privacy concerns, comes after a freedom of information request by Big Brother Watc h. For over two years, Network Rail, the company overseeing Britain’s railway infrastructure, conducted a covert trial program at key stations like London’s Waterloo and Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, a

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Navigating the Path to Net Zero in Flexible Workspaces: Insights from The Instant Group’s Sustainability Director

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Achieving net zero in office spaces involves creating efficient, fully electrified spaces and addressing embodied carbon from materials used within the space. Tools like the Sustainability Index are crucial for emissions reporting and compliance, while well-being elements are essential for occupant productivity and satisfaction, influencing workspace choices.

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Grow Big, Pay Smart: How To Unlock Efficiency In Payroll Management

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.

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Episode 532: Laura Mae Martin Talks About Personalized Productivity Systems and Well-being

Productivityist

In this episode of A Productive Conversation , I sit down with Google’s productivity expert, Laura Mae Martin , to explore the nuances of personal and business productivity. With thirteen years at Google under her belt, Laura has experience in sales, product operations, event planning, and executive coaching. During our conversation, Laura shares her journey to becoming a productivity guru and the insights that led to her latest book, “UPTIME: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and

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WeWork Global Exiting India Completely Despite Thriving Coworking Market

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U.S.-based WeWork Inc. has been given clearance to sell off its shares of WeWork India, and exit India’s markets altogether — despite the India affiliate showing overwhelmingly positive growth over the past year. It’s reported by Business Standard that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved WeWork Inc.’s sale of its 27.5% stake in the Indian subsidiary.

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No Flexible Work Options? European Job Seekers Say “No, Thanks”

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Flexibility has become non-negotiable for a large portion of the European workforce. Survey data shows that 42% of European job seekers would reject a job offer if it did not include hybrid or remote work options. The demand is even more pronounced in Ireland — where 47% of job seekers would reportedly refuse a job if no hybrid or remote work options were offered.

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What’s it Really Like for Men to Work as Executive Assistants? Let’s find out.

Bonnie Low-Kramen

By Bonnie Low Kramen and Kevin Sames Contributors: Jeremy Burrows , Prakshal Dalal , Dusty Klesner , CAP, Ike Saunders A Note from Bonnie Low-Kramen: The men working as Executive Assistants are rare. That is because the administrative profession is dominated by women – 93-97% worldwide. As someone who believes that all staff need to have their voices heard – especially underrepresented staff – I feel it is important to shine a light on the day-to-day experiences of the men working as EAs in

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Rise of remote work leading to longer commutes in US, study claims

Workplace Insight

The time and distance Americans spend commuting appears to be increasingly markedly thanks to the increase in remote work, say researchers. According to the new study from Stanford University, the share of “super-commutes,” those 75 miles or longer, is up by nearly a third since the start of the pandemic. Employees who no longer have to trek into the office each day appear to be more willing to tolerate a longer commute once or twice a week if it means a higher standard of living further away, t

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Damp but unbowed. Clerkenwell Design Week 2024 review

Workplace Insight

Over the past couple of weeks, you might have read a few Clerkenwell Design Week reviews. For a while there, you couldn’t go to LinkedIn without seeing people’s experiences of and opinions on the event. This look back at those three days in May might be somewhat different from the vast majority you’ve already read/scrolled past. We’re not going to start by telling you how ‘super excited’ we were.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.