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How Happier Employees Give Your Bottom Line a Boost

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Workplace policy research Researchers at the Future Forward Institute, including Harvard lecturer Dr. Angela Jackson , compared workplace policies and practices with financial data for 355 companies on the Fortune 500 list. The future demands a new approach: The traditional workplace model hinders employee thriving. Their goal?

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Redefining “Amenity” in the Workplace

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When designed well, amenities are an integral part of workplace infrastructure that enrich and support both physical and mental health. Conversations around office and workplace amenities typically start with a list of programs such as on-site baristas, fitness centers, and ping-pong tables, among many others.

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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

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In the workplace, the pandemic changed everything: workers traded in cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends. For companies to entice employees back to the office, the physical workplace experience must feel comfortable, enhance creativity, and improve well-being. adults are at an all-time high.

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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According to APA’s 2022 Work and Wellbeing Survey , 81% of individuals will be on the lookout for workplaces that support mental health when they apply for jobs in the future. Not supporting mental health in the workplace comes at a huge financial cost. The post Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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Instacart’s Move into Workplace Meal Benefits Signals the Future of Flexible Work Perks

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According to a report published by Progressive Grocer , companies who use the service will be able to provide their employees with a meal allowance through a Visa card — usable for Instacart orders from grocery stores or restaurant delivery services.

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How Will We View Today’s Transformation Of The Workplace In Twenty Years?

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The workplace is undergoing a significant post-pandemic transformation, but how will we describe this transformation in the future? Whether office-first or remote-first, organizations are recognizing that if their workplace investment doesn’t serve the needs of its people, then it’s a waste of money.

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The Link Between Workplace Design And Productivity with Janet Pogue McLaurin

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A Journey Through Workplace Design: Insights with Janet Pogue McLaurin Setting the Stage: An Architect’s 42-Year Legacy We kick off with a warm welcome to Janet Pogue McLaurin , who has dedicated over four decades to Gensler , contributing her vast expertise to workplace research and design. The standout finding?

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