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HR as the key to unlocking business success

Insperity

All these activities govern how satisfied employees are and influence the quality of their work output and retention. Ultimately, this influences the unity, cohesion and culture of the organization. Do you have a carefully constructed recruiting strategy?

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Slow progress on sustainable buildings, RICS report claims

Workplace Insight

Carbon measurement remains a critical issue, with only 21% of respondents stating that embodied carbon assessments significantly influence material choices in construction. Collaboration between governments, industry stakeholders, and professional bodies is essential to overcome existing barriers.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

All Work

Increasingly, clients also view projects this way as they consider how their workplaces reflect their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Not only do we want to benefit the people who experience our designs, we want our designs to benefit our communities and the planet.

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New Guidelines on How to Accurately Convey ADHD Information

Mad in America

The project was funded by ZonMW, an independent government body that finances research in health, healthcare and well-being. Most in the taskforce also agreed that the criteria for the ADHD construct to be used are highly subjective and contextually situated and there is a risk of pathologizing normal (or often functional) behavior.

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On Not Becoming David Foster Wallace

Mad in America

Jon Jureidini was doing research into patient experiences of antidepressant withdrawal with a view to making submissions to government. In the prevailing Australian Government view, withdrawal symptoms affect a small minority and probably represents relapse to the original condition. I contacted him, and he graciously took me on.

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Revisiting The Famous 40 Hour Work Week

Vantage Circle

Grant signed a proclamation requiring government employees to work eight-hour days. In some industries, such as construction, a reduced work week is not feasible. Productivity expert and author of The Together Teacher, Maia Heyck-Merlin, says that one of her influence-building hours is dedicated to "giving back. "

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History’s 5 Best Leaders + More Great Leaders from Business

John Mattone

The greatest leaders leave a legacy that continues to inspire and influence long after they are gone. His relentless pursuit of perfection and innovation continues to influence the tech industry. Use this feedback constructively. Great Business Leaders in History Steve Jobs Co-founder of Apple Inc.