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5 ways to keep distractions down to a minimum in an open workspace

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Well, hello there neighbor. If the staff at your facility complain of days spent struggling to meet deadlines, they may be experiencing some of the challenges of an open workspace environment. Open workplaces can be wonderful opportunities for social interaction and creative collaboration, but a noisier and more open office environment can also pose challenges […]

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Workplace culture gets strengthened by social interaction and respect

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The modern day workplace has become increasingly complex. Organizations who wish to rise to the top in their industry have more details to contend with than ever before. Gone are the days of just coming to work, putting your head down, and grinding out the work. The workplace of 2015 is about change, technical and

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Abw (activity-based working): the surprising and overlooked benefits

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Here’s a not-so-fun fact: extended periods of inactivity have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. And absenteeism as the result of chronic diseases can cost a large employer up to $286 per employee per year. This is what happens when an ABW (Activity-Based Working) strategy is absent in the workplace. 

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Why smart workspaces need facilities, it and hr collaboration

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It\’s critical that teams within your organization — especially facilities and information technology (IT) teams — collaborate when implementing workplace technology and design. And since workplace design often includes direction on office layouts and desk and conference room setup, which can drastically impact the employee experience, even human resources (HR) teams have a stake in

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