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Creativity, thinking and expertise in the workplace should be safeguarded from AI
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British workers now entirely unproductive, claims report
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Applying a bit of know-how to the issue of sustainable office design
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Traditional open plan offices linked to higher risk of workplace bullying, study claims
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British workers happier and more productive than US and German contemporaries. Hey. We just report this stuff
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Zoning Inzio’s new office with intelligent flooring choices
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Reality or perception – which do you prefer for managing your workplace?
November 8, 2013
The journey to get more Women on Boards is one worth taking
by Debra Ward • Comment, Facilities management, Workplace
There has been so much written lately about women on boards and what is holding women back from becoming board members. The evidence highlights that gender diverse companies are less volatile, have a higher ROA and a lower employee turnover rate, yet this still seems not to have spurred on employers to take up the board equality issue. My question is why have so few women progressed to board level? Personally, I disagree with quotas, believing that the best candidate should be appointed. Do we really need a quota to swing the pendulum into a more balanced position? Regardless of your view, the evidence is clear; companies with gender mixed leadership outperform those who have little or no senior female representation. Why then would companies choose to not reset their gender balance in senior positions? (more…)