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Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

Work Life

The Japanese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea. A recent government white paper on “karoshi,” the Japanese term that in English means “death from overwork, said Japan has at least 54 such fatalities a year, including from heart attacks.

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Projects from Portugal, Belgium and France winners of the 2023 ULI Europe Awards for Excellence   

Workplace Insight

In terms of social value, the project has retained most of the original retailers, many of whom had traded for generations, with rents kept affordable. The jury observed that it has been transformed to answer essential community needs, yet remains true to itself, its people, its architectural charm, and authenticity (Retail).

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Demand for office space ‘bounces back’

Workplace Insight

A considerable change in sentiment was also seen in the retail sector, as occupier demand moved into relatively neutral territory (-1% net balance), the first time this reading has been neutral or positive since the beginning of 2017. The post Demand for office space ‘bounces back’ appeared first on Workplace Insight.

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From Vacant to Vibrant: Activating Office Space at The Ground Plane

All Work

Good and impactful urban design can draw people off the street, pique the interest of passersby and create a new human energy that adds value to the real estate and the community. When the street level is empty, property owners, local governments, and nearby communities suffer.

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Attendance registration opens for 55th NeoCon

Workplace Insight

Attendees, who hail from large enterprise companies to design professionals representing markets ranging from Workplace, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Real Estate, Education, Public Space, and Government can register starting February 6 for this industry-leading event to discover and source over 1 million square feet of game-changing commercial (..)

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

Workplace Insight

In June of 2022, the government called in the plans that had previously been approved by Westminster City Council to look at a wider range of factors including the case for a sustainable retrofit of the existing building. But it wasn’t all about identity and heritage. authorised by a council that had declared a climate emergency.

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The sector responds to the Spring Budget

Workplace Insight

With the lack of firm planning and procurement reforms, and retrofit entirely left out, there is disquiet that the major growth opportunities will never be realised by this government.” The Government is right to prioritise improving public sector productivity. Millions of substandard, ageing homes are leaking energy and money.