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Living Buildings Are On The Way — The Future Office Will Breathe, Digest And Grow

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Although the concept might seem new, biophilia — the human race’s innate desire to connect with the natural world — has been inspiring the design of manufactured environments for thousands of years. Lari has trained thousands of people in how to set up the shelters, through the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan and YouTube tutorials.

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Why the Future of Work Isn’t About ‘Going Back’ with Melissa Marsh

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So we were at this risk that we’re not just going back to 2020, we’re going back to 1990 or 1980 and applying a sort of industrial era or a manufacturing sensibility in the physical work environment. We’re going back even further in time than we think we are with some of these policies.

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Is College Still Worth It?

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As owner of the manufacturing firm InterTech Plastics, he knew about it all too well. He helped to design systems to make products cheaper to produce, enabling them to compete with Chinese manufacturers, while not sacrificing quality. Students are learning not only how to service Teslas but also how to manufacture them.

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Firms are optimistic about AI, but most have little idea what to do with it

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63 percent of high performers provide extensive AI training versus 41 percent of low performers. Industries included manufacturing, financial services, retail, government/public sector, healthcare providers, energy and utilities, and transport and airlines. The survey was conducted by Coleman Parkes Research in June 2024.

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How to navigate the seismic shifts in workplace rules and roles in 2024

Work Life

Work is assessed according to where the employee can work—either on site or anywhere, and the level of customer interaction—either standalone right up to fully hands-on: Highly hands-on, on-site workers include emergency services, early education, travel and hospitality, and transport roles that can only be performed in person.

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Why is a Second Shift Important?

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This type of work schedule is common in industries that operate 24 hours a day, such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, and emergency services. These can include tailor-made schedule-oriented training programs, mentorship opportunities, and networking events. What is a Second Shift?

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Getting real about climate change

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The outages had affected everything from the state’s water supply to train lines to manufacturing. A statewide power outage disrupts manufacturing and transportation lines, causing shipping delays. Seven out of the ten most expensive natural disasters since 1980 have occurred in the last 16 years.