Paving The Way For The Future Of The Workplace With The Metaverse

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Paving The Way For The Future Of The Workplace With The Metaverse

Environments‘ Erin McDannald shares why expanding business into the metaverse is one of the most innovative ways to adapt within the hybrid work era. By Erin McDannald In collaboration with Work Design Magazine

• Many companies are seeking a balance between giving their employees greater flexibility with work-from-home policies and hosting much-needed collaboration in-person?
• The metaverse and digital twin environments are richly capable and versatile solutions to this.??
• With so many ways to design, curate, update, and innovate, the metaverse is a place where organizations can find and ultimately create growth.?

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Latest News Stories And Headlines Impacting the World Of Work:

???? Some Canadian Gov. Workers Get Remote-Work Extension

The?Canadian federal government?is giving some of its staff an additional year of remote work before the March 31st deadline arrives — when workers are supposed to return to their offices two days a week.??

Treasury Board President Mona Fortier said that the government will use this year to carefully evaluate the advantages of remote working in places such as the Canada Revenue Agency and the Departments of Immigration, Employment, and Social Development. Read Why It Matters.

?? WeWork To Decrease Debt By $1.5 Billion

On Friday, WeWork announced it had negotiated agreements to decrease its debt by approximately $1.5 billion, as well as postpone some maturity dates in an effort to keep cash. To prepare for the potential impact of a likely economic recession, the company is also bringing in about $540 million in fresh funds. Read Why It Matters.

?? The Global Office Market Is In Limbo

A?global survey?conducted by the Urban Land Institute and The Instant Group has uncovered a significant shift in the office sector: whilst offices remain a fundamental part of our working lives, the sector is undergoing a considerable transformation.??

Occupiers are exploring how activity-based workplaces and hybrid working patterns may impact their day-to-day operations, creating a need for landlords to adopt more flexible approaches. Landlords face further pressure from economic challenges such as rising interest rates, high inflation and construction costs. Read Why It Matters.

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