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Inc.
While humanity in general may be endlessly enamored of man's best friend, bosses frequently disagree. From fears of litigious allergy sufferers to costly personal injury claims to animal-hating landlords, there are plenty of reasons company leaders might be skeptical of joining the dog-friendly office trend. But new research from Central Michigan University offers a rationale for dog-friendly offices that you just might be able to sell to your wary boss.
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Mashable
There is a secret language to office furniture. The design, the size, the placement – they all communicate something. In most cases it's simply, "This work is sending me to sleep, please kill me." That situation seems unfair, given that modern jobs are often anything but boring. Yes, we have open floor plans, but does the environment reflect the creativity that exists in even the most mundane jobs?
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Sourceable
With daily maximum average temperatures exceeding 86 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 months of the year and monthly average minimums not dropping below 68 degrees, the importance of keeping workplaces and homes cool in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City cannot be underestimated. While some may look to handle this by turning up the air-conditioner, a number of designers are leaving much of the air-conditioning to mother nature.
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Fast Casual
At a time when three-fourths of the American public say most brands don't do enough to earn or keep their loyalty, and the average length most people spend working for any one company in this country is just a little over four years, there's an argument to be made that the whole idea of loyalty has become as rare as unicorns. For the leaders of 40-year-old Cousins Subs, customer loyalty from all age groups was so critical that leadership made sure to not only cater its redesign and rebranding to millennials but also to the baby boomers, who were the chain's first customers.
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Quartz
The average office space holds a lot of subtle clues about employee happiness – but they are not always easy to evaluate during the interviewing process. So a Quartz employee decided to ask occupational psychologists and behavioral design experts: What are the secret signs of employee satisfaction in the average office?
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No matter what market or environment you are designing for, Acrovyn by Design can reproduce virtually any image, message or color onto your walls without the concern of damage. Forge a new aesthetic with a selection of ready-to-print patterns, or customize with stunning graphics. Create something beautiful and protect it for years to come.
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The Atlantic
At the Four Seasons, you come in after dinner, after the show, after the meeting, and your room light is dimmed, your drapes are drawn closed, your music is on classical, your turndown mat is on the floor, your slippers are placed. That’s an experience. To guests, it all appears effortless. Most seldom consider the ceaseless work it takes to maintain such opulent spaces, and this is by design.
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The New York Times
The Hotel Lilla Roberts, a stylish 130-room property, has brought new energy to a landmark building whose previous tenants include a power station and the Helsinki Police Department. Built in the early 20th century in classic Finnish Art Nouveau style, the building’s design influence spans a century of Nordic design. Opened in August 2015, the hotel has a welcoming entrance with its distinctive Art Deco typeface. The lobby dazzles with its gleaming checkerboard floor and midcentury-style armchairs. And beside the reception desk stands a sculptural, look-at-me lamp – a giant black horse with a lampshade on its head.
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Dreamwalls Glass is backpainted glass that can be used for markerboards, wall cladding, backsplashes, signage, showerwalls, table tops, and much more. With custom color capabilities for any color you specify, and sizes up to 8ft x 12ft, we use our 55 years of experience to fabricate glass products for your glass and glazing needs.
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Construction Dive
A new white paper outlines the health and worker productivity benefits of activity-based workplace design, according to Building Design and Construction. The first in a series of three planned white papers on office design argues for a variety of task-specific work and collaboration stations to maximize the adaptability of office environments to different worker habits and personalities.
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DVM360
Research has shown that giving veterinary team members and patients access to natural light not only improves their mood, but may help patients heal faster. In the veterinary industry, efficiency is key. Michael O’Dea, hospital manager and ER veterinarian at Pet Emergency Clinic & Referral Center (PEC) in Spokane, Washington, talks about some of the bells and whistles this specialty clinic has to offer, all while building in plenty of natural light.
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Fast Company
We live in a time of rampant greenwashing. Ever since companies realized that eco-friendliness can lure consumers, they've gone out of their way to market themselves as clean and socially responsible — whether it's true or not. The easiest way to show your company is green? Actually use the color green in your branding.
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Workplace Insight
Younger workers are less and less loyal to employers, which is driving firms to place greater emphasis on benefits, empowerment, and a better working environment, according to a ReportLinker study. The small scale online study of 500 people found that millennials are less likely than older generations to say they’re highly committed to their employer, with just 40 percent saying they somewhat agree with this statement compared to 66 percent of older workers say they’re highly committed to their organization.
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IIDA
IIDA released its annual Industry Roundtable report covering the emerging economic, cultural, and social trends that are shaping the next generation of commercial interior design. The report, “Design Then, Design Now, Design Next,” summarizes the productive discussion of more than 30 professionals at the 20th annual IIDA Industry Roundtable on Jan. 6-8, marking a major milestone for this seminal gathering of influential design industry leaders.
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IIDA
IIDA and The Society of British and International Design (SBID) are pleased to announce the IIDA / SBID International Membership Alliance. This new partnership invites active SBID Accredited Interior Design Professional and Associate Members to join IIDA, providing them access to exclusive interior design resources, publications, and professional opportunities around the globe. The alliance offers an international platform for future strategic initiatives and builds upon the existing, collaborative relationship between the associations, which have previously partnered to present joint programs at design tradeshows.
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Fast Company
The design world is having an iridescent moment. The prismatic visual effect of light, color, and reflection has made its way into the fashion and architecture worlds. Designers have embraced the color-changing brilliance of iridescence shimmying down the runway and holographic accessories are gracing store shelves.
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The Dallas Morning News
Compared to what you'll see in the newest Dallas building designs, the 1980s must have been the dark ages of design. Dark granite, dark wood, dark glass – heavy-toned materials were all the rage 30 years ago when many of Dallas' landmark towers were built. Current redos of those grand old buildings are leaving the dark side behind with new lobbies clad in white marble, light polished wood, and acres and acres of clear glass.
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The Telegraph
Upon entering through the front doors of Barceló Torre de Madrid, visitors might be surprised at the giant, zebra-striped bear that stands there, affably greeting them with a doff of his golden top hat. Then again, they might not be surprised at all. But it will be apparent to all that an eccentric hand has been at work with the décor of this bold new design hotel in the center of Madrid.
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Chain Store Age
The retail giant just made another move in its battle against online rival, Amazon. Walmart is testing a touch-screen monitor in its toy aisle at select stores in Texas. The solution connects shoppers to available inventory at store-level, and if it’s not on-hand, the device enables them to order it online, according to The Street. Defined in the report as an "endless aisle-type concept,” the kiosk enables shoppers to choose from a list of toys it currently sells.
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Harvard Business Review
Poor decision making happens in our business, civic, and personal lives. But often we are perpetrators, participating in or making rigged decisions, even if we may not realize it. Rigged decisions are all too frequent, and while they come in many forms, the most virulent feature the following steps.
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Forbes
Leading by example requires you to be self-aware and work toward setting an example that your team members (and even your peers or competitors) are excited to follow. Your own example is the most powerful leadership tool you have. If you want to strengthen that tool, here are five things you can do.
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