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An Organized Desk: 10 Must-Haves Under $50
Research shows that a messy desk can add drastically to your work stress. An organized desk means a more focused…

Workspace Design: Spiff Up Your Office And Stay Happy
Gretchen Rubin is a very happy person. As the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers,…

Study: Standing Desks Are More Beneficial To Students
Old school teachers used to punish students by making them stand at their desks. Now, researchers are prescribing it for…

TED Talk: Jan Smith on the Culture of Care in Hospitality
Play VideoWhat’s next in service for the hospitality industry, a culture of care: Jan Smith at TEDxTemecula Did you ever wonder…

What’s next for Marriott International
Marriott International executives and institutional investors gathered recently to discuss the latest trends in the hospitality industry, the company’s financials,…

Corporate dining seen as key perk
If you thought that workplace benefits are all about health insurance, casual Fridays and 401(k)s? Think again. One of the…

Learning Lab Interview with ICL co-founder, Linda Nathan
The Institute for Creative Educational Leadership (ICL) at Boston University’s School of Education offers a one-year intensive program for experienced…

TED Talk: In Praise of Slowness
Play VideoCarl Honore: In praise of slowness Journalist Carl Honore believes the Western world’s emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity…

Internet Access Linked to Gap in Education Performance
Technology has become essential to middle school and high school learning, but a gap in access to the Internet between…

From Cubicles to Open Office: How did we get here?
Book: Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace by Nikil Saval, interview by Rebecca Rosen, The Atlantic. Rebecca Rosen interviewed Nikil Saval,…

Meet Laura Davis, Workplace Consultant, Tempe
I found out yesterday, April 9, that I was born in the “Year of the Horse.” I don’t hold much…