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Lockers: The New Unexpected Star Of Workspace Design

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And secure, personal storage spaces – as functional as they are – can help. . The construction industry accounts for 38% of all CO2 emissions. And secure, personal storage spaces – as functional as they are – can help. . Hybrid work is driving the desire for personalisation and keyless access. Image credit: Teknion.

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Labor trends to watch in 2024: A U.S. economic outlook and sector play-by-play

Work Life

Construction and utilities: building the future Construction Strong growth is in the cards for the domestic construction sector next year. construction spending hit a more than $2 billion record-high. Meanwhile, job growth slowed in October, in part due to the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.

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Poor job quality leaves people exhausted and at risk of ill health

Workplace Insight

The research highlights that people working in transport and storage, construction, commerce and hospitality – around a quarter of the workforce – reported poorer quality outcomes across a range of indicators. A rapid review of the evidence identified four key aspects of job quality with the strongest links to health.

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Climate Protection Could Soon Be Part of Your Employee Benefits Package

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Types of climate protection employee benefits Commonwealth’s recent report Feeling the Heat: Climate Change’s Impact on Worker Financial Security found that workers are looking to their employers to mitigate the financial effects of extreme or unusual weather, Flacke notes.

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The business case for the retrofit of existing buildings keeps getting stronger

Workplace Insight

A 2022 survey by the US architects trade body the AIA concluded that “for the first time in 20 years, renovation has overtaken new construction in architectural billings in the US.” And it’s a global trend. Fit for the future The proponents of a retrofit-first approach even include some property firms.

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Different Types of Coworking Spaces: What’s Best for You?

Launch Work Places

With a private suite or office, you get: A secured and private area The option to customize or decorate your workspace The option to register your business on Google My Business, which dictates the need for a specific business address 4. Another aspect of sustainability in coworking is promoting eco-friendly transportation.

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Different Types of Coworking Spaces: What’s Best for You?

Launch Work Places

With a private suite or office, you get: A secured and private area The option to customize or decorate your workspace The option to register your business on Google My Business, which dictates the need for a specific business address 4. Another aspect of sustainability in coworking is promoting eco-friendly transportation.