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Meaningful work by Jim Keane

Meaningful work  by Jim Keane

It’s no wonder most employees are disengaged. We isolate people, and put them in standardized, uniform work settings that reinforce the idea that your unique wants and needs are not of importance to us. Regardless of what we might say in our speeches, the decisions and policies of facilities and HR deliver a clearer, stronger message to employees.

How to Create a Great Corporate Culture By Thinking Small

How to Create a Great Corporate Culture By Thinking Small

Geoff Wilson started his company 352 Inc. from his college dorm room in 1997.

Since that time, Geoff has survived and grown the business through several economic downturns and fundamental shifts in technology, a feat in itself. But the most impressive accomplishment is found in 352 Inc.'s ability to cultivate a corporate culture of dedicated teams embraced by Geoff's ~90 employees across 3 offices and a slate of large customers.

Read the article on inc.com

Stress at work: 8 signs you are suffering

Stress at work: 8 signs you are suffering

A little bit of stress at work is good for you, but there is absolutely no health benefit to being too stressed at work.

That's the view  of Joan Kingsley, a consultant clinical and organisational therapist. Kingsley spent 25 years researching workplace psychology and co-authored a book, 'The Fear-free Organization: Vital Insights from Neuroscience to Transform Your Business Culture'. She has come up with eight signs that you are suffering from stress at work, and what to do about it.

Read the article on independent.co.uk

Have fun, lose the clear-desk policy – creating a happier workplace

Have fun, lose the clear-desk policy – creating a happier workplace

Visit software developer Angel Solutions at Liverpool Science Park and you might think you’ve accidently stumbled across a circus. Inside lies a big top, fairground mirrors, a unicycle and a caravan that acts as a meeting room. “We wanted to introduce something fun to help boost morale,” explains Andy Kent, chief executive of Angel Solutions.

Read the article on theguardian.com

Work on What You Love: Bruce Mau Rethinking Design

Work on What You Love: Bruce Mau Rethinking Design

The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition celebrating the achievements of a renowned designer and author. Work on What You Love: Bruce Mau Rethinking Design encompasses a wide range of innovative work, from book and branding designs to strategies for countries, corporations and universities, as well as collaborations with filmmakers, artists and writers.

'Intrapreneurs' Can't Change Their Industry Inside Drab Office Walls

'Intrapreneurs' Can't Change Their Industry Inside Drab Office Walls

What began in a garage in Silicon Valley 40 years ago has spawned a supernova of technology development and innovation that continues to lead the world. Still driving real estate prices and pulling talent into the Bay Area decades later, this frenzied startup culture has forced legacy companies to face the facts: disrupt -- or disappear.

Read the article on Entrepreneur.com

Music industry to blame for attitudes towards design copies, says Eames Demetrios

Music industry to blame for attitudes towards design copies, says Eames Demetrios

"Ridiculous choices" made by the music industry have made it difficult for furniture companies to argue against copies of products by designers like Charles and Ray Eames, according to the Modernists' grandson.

Read article on Dezeen.com