Fri.Nov 03, 2023

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Reimagining the workplace: three keys to wellbeing, connection, and change

Workplace Insight

Herman Miller has introduced a new framework that helps organisations uncover the purpose of their workplace. The approach addresses the human needs of employees to improve their wellbeing, fosters a sense of community and connection, and helps organisations navigate, prepare, and design for change. The firm sets out its thinking here. The last few years have completely upended traditional notions of the workplace.

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Flexible Workspaces are Helping to Launch Women Entrepreneurs

Allwork

Flexible workspaces are presenting greater opportunities for those in the workforce, particularly for women. The flexible spaces have been linked to a rise in female entrepreneurship. According to a recent article published by Property Week , the workforce has encountered a staggering year-over-year growth of 37% in all-female-led enterprises. This trend is closely tied to the rise of flexible workspaces, which have gained momentum this year — altering the traditional workplace culture and of

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Your Brand Can Benefit from Trendjacking a Cultural Phenomenon—Just Look at the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Relationship Buzz

Success

Their interlaced fingers. Those longing glances. The constant online chatter of millions debating game-day fashion and true timelines and potential date-night hotspots. New love has often fueled creative endeavors, but this time its passion and promise have captivated a nation short on hope and in dire need of distraction. Welcome to “The Taylor and Travis Show”—also known as the power coupling of popstar supernova Taylor Swift and Super Bowl-winning tight end Travis Kelce—and the groundswell of

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Sunak Defends Meaningful Work as Musk Predicts an AI Job Take Over

Allwork

U.K.’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and tech mogul Elon Musk engaged in insightful dialogue following the U.K.’s AI Safety Summit. The two discussed the profound impacts of artificial intelligence on the future of work. In a bold statement Musk, known for his cautionary stance on AI, suggested that technology could eventually make human labor obsolete — envisioning a future where jobs are optional and AI systems could outperform the smartest humans in every task.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Workspace Design Show announces first names for speaker programme at 2024 London event

Workplace Insight

Following on from successful shows in both the UK and the Netherlands this year, Workspace Design Show is pleased to announce the first names to be added to the speaker programme for its London 2024 show. Held from 27-28 February 2024 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, the event will feature an impressive mix of senior professionals from architects and designers to developers and end users, who will come together to discuss the most pressing issues facing the workplace design community no

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A WeWork Bankruptcy Could Trigger Seismic Changes in Traditional Office Markets

Allwork

WeWork’s financial challenges are causing commercial real estate hubs around the world to brace for substantial changes. This week, reports spread that WeWork, once valued at $47 billion, is setting up for a chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that could happen as early as next week. According to recent analysis published by Reuters , WeWork’s financial troubles will add to the deepening crisis in commercial real estate markets that are already hurting from high vacancies and high-interest rat

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Employers and Employees Remain at Odds Over Return-To-Office Policies

Allwork

As companies increasingly call employees back to the office , a significant portion of the workforce feels overlooked in the decision-making process. According to a report published by Tech.co , a telling statistic has emerged: a mere 31% of employees in the U.S. have had their preferences for remote or hybrid work considered by their organizations.

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