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Googlers don't telecommute
Feb 20, 2013
Speaking at an event in Sydney earlier this week, Google CFO Patrick Pichette said that teleworking is not encouraged at Google.
Survey shows companies updating workplace strategies in response to Hurricane Sandy
Feb 14, 2013
A CoreNet Global survey of corporate real estate managers and workplace professionals in the northeast corridor found that, in response to Hurricane Sandy, companies are now considering their workplace strategies as part of their o
Stop working in the office, says Maynard Webb
Feb 12, 2013
Maynard Webb, eBay’s former COO, has just written Rebooting Work, a book on the transformation of work. Glenn Dirks sent us the link to a recent HBR blog written by Webb. “It's time to take a different approach to green jobs, writes Webb.
Workspaces for thought leaders
Feb 11, 2013
Take a look at LinkedIn’s photo essay series, Where I Work, for a glimpse into the workspaces of 50 creative thought leaders—folks like Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, David Cameron, Craig Newmark, Deepak Chopra, and Tim Brown. Their workspaces ranged from conventional desks (T Boone Pickens) to work anywhere spaces (Naomi Simson).
Do “active workstations” live up to the hype?
Feb 04, 2013
According to an article in last week’s Wall Street Journal, the use of treadmill desks and stability ball chairs may lead to postural problems and increased typing mistakes. The report cited several studies that indicate potential ergonomic risk and reduced productivity:
Predicting work in 2025
Jan 26, 2013
Check out this new video produced as part of the Fraunhofer IAO joint researc
Five NewWOW member companies make FORTUNE'S top workplace list
Jan 24, 2013
Now in its 16th year, Fortune Magazine's ranking of the best workplaces in corporate America, reveals its 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Five on the list are NewWOW corporate members: Genentech (#36), Microsoft (#75), PWC (#81), Quicken Loans (#13) and Roche (#89). Congratulations all!
Will robots replace furniture designers?
Jan 17, 2013
Take a look at these designs created by self-assembling “roombots.” Tiny robots roam through the house or office, changing structure depending on the task at hand. Chairs reconfigure themselves into desks, tables, stools or sofas. The furniture repositions itself, self-assembles, self-reconfigures, and self-repairs.
Flu news
Jan 16, 2013
With three months remaining in what is already being called the worst flu season in a decade, employers around the U.S. are feeling the financial effect of increase health-care costs and widespread absenteeism. And, making matters worse, many employees are coming into the office despite their illness.
The ABCs of Architects
Jan 10, 2013
Check out this motion infographic with its alphabetical listing of 26 of the most influential architects in history, along with their most iconic building. This list starts with Alvar Aalto and ends with Zaha Hadid.
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