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Reskilling: What is it and why is it important?

Insperity

For example, a retailer might reskill its in-store salespeople to work as remote customer service agents to support a change in focus from brick-and-mortar to e-commerce sales. She managed a group of women mathematicians working as “human computers” for the U.S. space program in the 1950s.

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Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

Insperity

Picture comfy chairs and computer wrist support pads. Does she know that sitting for three hours straight on her sofa, while hunched over her computer, is bad for her back? Business leaders may be inclined to think of ergonomics in the workplace as a safety or comfort issue. But there’s much more to it than that.

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How to Handle Work Guilt

Jen Lawrence

Every job goes through busy and slow times, whether seasonally – like accountants and retail workers – or project based. Turn off work and other unnecessary notifications on your phone and computer. ” You don’t have to lie, but again, land on a positive note. Be Present When at Home.

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Lacoste Offices – London

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While their other offices around the world are the physical representation of the retail brand, this is a space that’s purely for them and their team, creating the best working experience possible. Maris’ goal was to showcase the shoe-making process, from 3D printing to computer programming, sketching to exploring new ideas.

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The Link Between Workplace Design And Productivity with Janet Pogue McLaurin

All Work

Workplace as a Tool for Success We often think of tools as tech—computers, gadgets—but Janet reminds us that the space we work in is just as critical. And yet, despite this clear need, many companies overlook how their physical environment impacts performance, instead focusing on quick fixes like faster computers.

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MASONPRINCE Offices – Shenzhen

Office Snapshots

It aims to use Chinese design to break the loop of fashion originating from youth culture but being confined to the mainstream and retailing system. The design process can be compared to a sophisticated computing program that analyzes all possibilities.

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Workplace wellness and eye health deemed essential for millennials and Gen-Z workers

Workplace Insight

Since many employees use screens for work and personal time, issues like computer vision syndrome or digital eye strain are becoming more common. Online eyewear retailers make it easier than ever to help them get new frames made to their exact needs and delivered to them.

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