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Repurposing Furniture: Realizing the Environmental, Economic, and Design Benefits

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Economic Benefits A big part of the decommissioning process (see below) is the sale of office furniture to vendors and end-users. Classic furniture typically sells for at least half the price of newly manufactured pieces—and it certainly has superior craftsmanship and personality compared to “fast furniture.” Image courtesy of a3.

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What mouse mover technology teaches us about the future of work

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And manufacturers report a rise in demand. Fast Company spoke with academics, workplace experts, and even mouse mover manufacturers to offer a glimpse inside the bubbling workplace trend. There are many manufacturers of mouse movers. When COVID hit, our sales spiked.” What is a mouse mover?

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Researchers reveal the hidden peril of ‘labeling’ employees

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Consulting giants like McKinsey offer provocative frameworks that promise to neatly sort your workforce into boxes, “amplifying the impact of star performers” by identifying six distinct employee groups, or archetypes. We have seen how eschewing labels propels results for hundreds of consulting clients, including: A U.K.

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9 ways to turn team challenges into opportunities

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Ari Lew , CEO, Asymm Using slipping timelines and low morale to introduce a culture of learning As a team leader, I’ve navigated my fair share of challenges, but one particular hurdle stands out as a testament to the power of effective coaching and consulting in driving growth and innovation within our team.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

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An online survey conducted by Forrester Consulting in 2019 found that 49% of respondents saw revenue boosted by partnerships and 77% of respondents saw “partnership development as central to their 2019 sales and marketing strategy.” . Proof it works: Close to meeting sales goals in the program’s first year. Mike Kilchenstein.

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The key to successful leadership is asking the right questions

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Over the past 20 years, while building a business with my family and working as a professor, researcher, and consultant, I’ve observed a common expectation: Leaders are supposed to provide all the answers and never ask any questions. Take, for example, a fashion goods manufacturer I consulted for last year.

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How to navigate the seismic shifts in workplace rules and roles in 2024

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Highly hands-on, anywhere workers are the true hybrid workers of the future and include sales, analysts, consultants, and higher education. In Standalone, on-site workers include banking clerks, retail, manufacturing, processing, and food prep jobs and are classic candidates for automation or simplification and outsourcing.