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The Executive Centre launches the “What Is An Office” campaign

indie
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HONG KONG, Apr 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The pandemic has led to the greatest debate of all time - do people even need an office and if so, what do they want? Today, The Executive Centre (TEC), the leading premium flexible workspace provider across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, launches the "What Is An Office" campaign, which examines the elements that make up a dynamic, productive workspace.The campaign consists of a brand video, plus 4 product videos that examines how the workforce views the role of an office and asks the central question, "What Is An Office?" The short films explore how a positive working environment and agile working practices can help business operations, shedding light on the fundamental importance of a multi-purpose office to a company's success. "The break from office has pushed people to reconsider what they require to create a positive working environment. People are waking up to the fact that an office should be more than four walls around a desk. -- It is a space which fosters collaboration, communication and creativity," said Paul Salnikow, TEC Founder and CEO. "While human interaction proves to be crucial for work and life, peop...

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askST What happens if you are retrenched? More workers are expected to lose their jobs this year as the recession deepens. Assistant News Editor Toh Yong Chuan explains what you should know if you are retrenched. str.sg/askst-layoff

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Tips for buying big-ticket items

elean
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(BLOOMBERG) - I am not a fan of bold pronunciations about spending, like: Never buy a boat! Stop drinking lattes! Don't buy a new car! They seem designed more to attract attention than impart wisdom. I prefer rational guidelines that help consumers make better spending decisions. No, you do not need to be a millionaire or make almost half a million dollars per year to purchase a new mid-sized sedan or small sport utility vehicle (SUV). What is more important is what makes people happy and how people often make financial decisions unconsciously. With that in mind, consider this as a better approach to big-ticket purchase decisions. Budget It is surprising how often people do not operate with a written monthly budget. Consumers need to understand their own balance sheets to be able to make intelligent financial decisions. Nothing is more basic than putting your financial life on a spreadsheet, including income and monthly expenses. Keeping track of annual costs such as travel or vacation, and the occasional irregular spending on items such as weddings or home repairs is a smart idea. You need to know what you can afford before you can even get to the question of whether you should bu...