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Government announces new digital hub for Manchester

Workplace Insight

Manchester is poised to become a major player in the digital government landscape following a significant land deal announced this week. The state-of-the-art campus will serve as a central hub for approximately 7,000 civil servants, consolidating various digital government departments under one roof. Public domain.

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

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Across the country, local governments are seeking ways to activate space that is suffering from a decline in daytime population. When the street level is empty, property owners, local governments, and nearby communities suffer. Retail environments have suffered from overbuilding/oversupply and competition from ecommerce.

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Why retail and consumer CEOs are facing shorter tenures

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When two of the most powerful brands in retail and packaged foods last month ousted their CEOs , it signaled corporate boards are more ready to toss top executives before activist investors tell them to act. Consumer packaged goods and retail chiefs to August 31 have held the top job for 7.7 The tenure for U.S.

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Integrating Inclusive Design Into Today’s Work (And Public) Spaces

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With these enhancements, public buildings, such as government, medical, education and retail spaces can be more appealing to a wider audience. Soft materials such as carpets, textiles, plush seating and earth tone colors can make a space feel more inviting.

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Top 10 Ways To Make People Feel More Comfortable And Productive At Work

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Energy costs affect every organization, and workers are becoming more aware of the benefits of an Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) framework. Parents Rooms Parents Rooms can easily be made to be flexible and serve many diverse types of workers in a typical office and retail environment.

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An HR professional’s guide to data privacy compliance and security

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retailers, had up to 70 million customers’ data hacked in 2013. What state and federal laws govern HR data privacy compliance? Not only do the governing bodies and regulations vary by state, but it also varies by industry. You may be familiar with high-profile, large-scale breaches and their impact.

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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.