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UK Government grants Crown Estate new investment powers to drive growth

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The UK government has introduced a new bill to update the Crown Estate Act of 1961 which will grant the Crown Estate new investment powers. According to the government, these new powers enable the Crown Estate to invest up to 1.5 According to the government, these new powers enable the Crown Estate to invest up to 1.5

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If firms want people to ‘return to office’, they should offer a better experience

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In this evolving landscape, offices are no longer just places of work; they are environments where companies must win back the hearts of their employees, who now demand more fulfilling, flexible, and meaningful experiences. Innovate and learn fast Invest in research, product and service design.

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Government hub named one of the world’s leading workplaces

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The Government Property Agency (GPA) office hub building is the second building belonging to the GPA that has achieved Leesman+ certification – global recognition of exceptional workplace experiences which only six public sector offices worldwide have ever attained.

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Confidential Government Agency Offices – New York City

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MKDA designed a 108,000 square-foot space for this confidential government agency, prioritizing the transformation of its new workplace into a hub that fosters a shared sense of belonging. MKDA devised a number of flexible breakout areas and dynamic communal space to promote collaboration and comfort.

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Government minister sparks debate about working from home and increased truancy

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Now, the government is expected to explore various measures to mitigate the unintended consequences of remote working on student attendance and ensure that children receive a consistent and quality education. The post Government minister sparks debate about working from home and increased truancy appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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Wellbeing and flexibility are the keys to workplace success

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A new poll from BSI claims that employee health and employer flexibility are key elements to harness a future age-diverse workforce. There was, however, limited appetite for governments to formally raise the retirement age (13/13) or legislate to prohibit age-discrimination (11/13).

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New flexible working rights to come into force next year

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Plans to allow employees to request flexible working from their first day of employment are due to come into force from April 2024. Regulations have been laid before Parliament this week removing the requirement for 26 weeks’ service to ask for flexible times and places of work, due to come into effect on 6 April next year.