Green Workplace

Green Workplace

Find out how green workplace trends are reducing the environmental impact of doing business.

More than 500 hospitals join Healthier Hospitals Initiative
Thu, Apr 05, 2012 11:44 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Participating hospitals will commit to a 3-year sustainability initiative.
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10 people who switched careers to do something sustainable
Tue, Apr 03, 2012 6:30 PM by Enrique Gili
Check out some multitasking DIY types, veggie tenders, chicken whisperers and chip purveyors who are quietly transforming their lives and the economy.
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Best U.S. cities for finding a job

Tue, Apr 03, 2012 1:48 PM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

In the past month only one city in the nation showed a declining number of job openings.
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How dogs can have a positive impact on the workplace

Mon, Apr 02, 2012 11:26 AM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

Dogs being in the office reduced stress and increased cooperation among employees.
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If everyone wants to work from home, why don't they?

Fri, Mar 30, 2012 4:05 PM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

55 percent of workers surveyed felt they were more productive when working from home, while only a quarter of bosses agreed with that sentiment.
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Annie's IPO far exceeds expectations
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 2:39 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The company's IPO price was above expectations — and that was only the start.
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BLS reports 3.1 million green jobs in 2010
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A new Bureau of Labor Statistics examines green jobs in 2010.
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'Human cloud' of workers already taking shape

Thu, Mar 22, 2012 12:05 PM by Ned Smith, BusinessNewsDaily

Two-thirds of workers expect their offices to go fully virtual within the next few years, a survey found.
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Virtual blue skies brighten the office of the future

Sun, Mar 11, 2012 4:54 PM by Agence France-Presse

The sky panels could also be used in hospitals and nursing homes as a form of therapy for bed-ridden patients.
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February 2012 unemployment remains at 8.3%
Fri, Mar 09, 2012 10:56 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A total of 227,000 nonfarm payroll jobs were added last month.
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Downside of daylight saving? More employee 'cyberloafing'

Thu, Mar 08, 2012 2:55 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

Losing on average of 40 minutes of sleep, workers have less self-control after daylight saving time and are prone to goofing off at work.
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Teleworking isn't just for freelancers
Wed, Mar 07, 2012 12:31 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The federal government and major corporations also offer telework opportunities.
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5 ways I stay focused while working at home
Mon, Mar 05, 2012 12:28 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Working from home is a nice perk, but it isn't always easy to stay focused.
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How celebrities helped kid product company Beatrix go global

Fri, Mar 02, 2012 3:50 PM

Started in 2007, this small business now sells to stores in 30 states and 32 countries around the world.
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How does solar leasing work?
Thu, Mar 01, 2012 3:05 PM by Amy Feinstein
It's the fast growing part of the solar industry. More people are opting to lease a system rather than buy outright.
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