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Pet perks tempt staff back into the office
Some businesses are giving staff incentives to get them back into the workplace.
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Pet perks tempt staff back into the office
Some businesses are giving staff incentives to get them back into the workplace.
Should billboard advertising be banned?
Campaigners want to see the end of all outdoor advertising, calling it "sight pollution".
Flexible firms take break from fixed bank holidays
Letting staff choose when to take bank holidays boosts work-life balance and productivity, some firms say.
Property guardians move with the times to save cash
People living in disused buildings can save on rent, while owners are reassured the property is occupied.
Why more of us are trying to fix things ourselves
As the cost of living soars 'repair cafes' are growing in popularity.
Can North America's downtowns reverse their downturns?
City centres across the US and Canada are still much quieter than before the pandemic started.
The PR and ad firms refusing fossil fuel clients
Climate change concerns have prompted a change of strategy for 295 firms.
Should billboard advertising be banned?
Campaigners want to see the end of all outdoor advertising, calling it "sight pollution".
Flexible firms take break from fixed bank holidays
Letting staff choose when to take bank holidays boosts work-life balance and productivity, some firms say.
Property guardians move with the times to save cash
People living in disused buildings can save on rent, while owners are reassured the property is occupied.
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