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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

Inside Retail

After a seven-year stint outside of the business I returned in 2012 and was appointed the national merchandise manager – office supplies and furniture. Instead, turn off those new message notifications and balance your attention to where it’s needed. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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4 Priorities To Consider When Designing Workplaces For Gen Z

All Work

Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z is the first digitally native generation and is becoming the most diverse and educated. According to the World Economic Forum, by 2025, one-third of the workforce will be Gen Z, with expectations focused on work-life balance, a sense of community and career progression.

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Who Gives a Crap raises $41.5 million in first funding round

Inside Retail

Launched back in 2012 by Griffiths and co-founders Jehan Ratnatunga and Danny Alexander, Who Gives a Crap first got off the ground after a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo — a campaign that saw Griffiths himself perched on a toilet for 50 hours , until the business hit its minimum target.

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How Workplace Design Can Help Attract Gen Z

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Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z currently makes up 30 percent of the world’s population and is expected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. As a result, Gen Z is looking for employers who prioritize work-life balance, remote working, and flexible hours. The most recent generation to enter the workforce is Generation Z.

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How Do You Prepare Your Office For Future Success? Design It For Gen Z

All Work

This article was written by Susan Dwyer of Hendy for Work Design Magazine. Born between 1997-2012, Gen Z is the first “fully mobile” generation, completely integrated into technology before entering the workforce — more so than any generation that came before them. And remember, the hybrid workspace is the baseline for Gen Z.

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VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen: Future Proofing

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That’s why in 2012 we created VMSD’s annual Designer Dozen awards program to recognize retail’s rising stars, ages 35 and under, who are making their mark on an industry that is poised on the cusp of reinvention. It’s our honor to introduce the exceptional winners of VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen awards. Where do you tend to find inspiration?

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