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Working from Home Tips and Post COVID-19 Workplaces – Is Your Workspace Ready for Return to Work?
May 11, 2020
Working remotely can have many benefits for employees, cutting down on long-commute times, affording more flexibility in the working day, and enhancing productivity. But even in the best of circumstances, the picture is not all rosy. Here are some tips to maintain your mental and physical well-being while working from home.
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2020 International Day of Happiness: Giving Rise to Happy People at Work
March 19, 2020
International Day of Happiness seeks to advance happiness as a fundamental human right which underpins social and economic development, the core of the UN Sustainable goals. Adopted by a unanimous resolution by the UN member states in 2012, March 20th of every year is commemorated as an #InternationalDayofHappiness and the first International Day of Happiness was celebrated on March 20, 2013.
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Smart Dubai Interior Fit Out
Commercial Fit Out 2020: The Trends to Watch
January 7, 2020
We’ve examined in previous insight posts the UAE’s increasing focus on sustainability as well as the rising demand among businesses and customers for more environmentally friendly ways of doing business and consuming. This includes government and business initiatives to increase environmental awareness and to eliminate harmful practices, such as cutting down on plastic waste.
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Plastic-Free Workplace: 10 Easy Steps to Reduce Plastic Usage
November 19, 2019
Plastic is non-biodegradable. If not recycled, it can last for thousands of years, and many plastic items are not recycled, like plastic straws and bags. Businesses and private individuals all over the UAE are trying to break our plastic habit. These are just a few examples of the many initiatives being implemented all over the country.
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The Circular Economy in the Workplace: Business & the Environment
October 15, 2019
Ultimately, the circular economy is about rethinking everything, including business models themselves so that we can reduce consumption. It is...
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Sustainability Reporting for Small Companies is Good for Business, People & the Environment
September 10, 2019
In an increasingly interconnected world, governments, businesses and NGOs are concerned with sustainability. One of the ways that companies around the world are showing their commitment to creating more economic value while safeguarding resources and improving conditions is by publishing a sustainability report.
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Employee Recognition Tips - Health & Wellbeing Program
August 8, 2019
Positive Feedback Saying ‘Thank You’ in person, via email, by a hand-written note or at a company meeting is simple,...
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Smart Dubai Office - LEED Gold Certified Interior by Summertown
A Quick Guide to LEED Certified Interiors in the UAE
July 10, 2019
Any sustainable interventions to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions have to include changes to the ways we construct and inhabit buildings. LEED, as the most widely known green building certification, can help companies and contractors improve human health, increase productivity and reduce negative environmental effects.
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Green Sustainable Fit Out at Smart Dubai Government
Green Sustainable Fit Out Costs: Truths and Misconceptions
July 1, 2019
A ‘green’ building is a building that, in its design, construction or operation, reduces or eliminates negative impacts, and can...
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Health and Safety at Work Posters
Top Tips for Workplace Safety on World Day for Safety and Health at Work
April 25, 2019
Every year on 28th April, the International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nations agency commemorates World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
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