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Government announces new digital hub for Manchester

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

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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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Crown estate announces details of latest London commercial property developments

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According to The Crown Estate , the first three projects, which have a Gross Development Value of over £430 million, will deliver 250,000 sq ft of office, leisure and retail space in the heart of the Capital, which it claims will help to stimulate the renewal of the West End, attract global investment and contribute to the wider success of London.

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Everything You Need to Know About B Corps and How They Can Drive Positive Change Globally

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To become B Corp certified, companies must score at least 80 out of 200 points and adhere to standards across governance, employees, community, environment and customer relations. Governance is about the board of directors, policies and procedures, and the way business is executed.

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Tractor Supply cuts diversity efforts and Black farmers association fights back

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The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. “We’re tired of (being) mistreated by the government and Fortune 500 companies.

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How Influential Leader Deborah Collier Helps Digital Businesses Thrive

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She has been doing it for decades, using her extensive educational background to create implementable strategies for businesses and governments for more than 30 years. DC: I also think we need more strategic development, leadership and governance, with a focus on ethics— environmentally and socially responsible businesses.

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Demand for office space ‘bounces back’

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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.