It's official, coworking is good for you productivity. A study from the University of Michigan found that coworking helps freelancers, who are often isolated, become more productive. Freelancers and those who work from home have the flexibility and freedom to work how and when they want, but they miss out...
In kicking off a brand-new Avant-Garde Offices series here at Ridiculously Efficient, it seemed only appropriate to feature the new Facebook HQ first. As a child, you were probably allowed to mark your height on the wall with a pencil yet reprimanded for writing graffiti. Imagine as an adult working...
Researchers are increasingly discovering that a collaborative work environment enhances organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Today's must-reads share the latest studies, leadership lessons and office practices to promote productivity through enhanced collaboration. * A new study out of Carnegie-Mellon University finds that crowdsourcing delivers good long-term value. [SmartPlanet] * Hotel brand CitizenM unveils...
Atos, a French tech company, hopes to ban all internal email within the next two years. "We are producing data on a massive scale that is fast polluting our working environments and also encroaching into our personal lives," said Thierry Breton, the chief executive officer of Atos. "If people want...
