With 54 percent of our waking hours spent at work, the employee of the future will expect to spend more time enjoying a series of memorable events and interactions that are company-initiated, according to the 2014 Workplace Trends Report, released today by Sodexo. Now in its third year, the report examines key trends and solutions linked to higher employee retention, engagement and increased productivity in more efficient, intelligent buildings. It is critical business intelligence, considering that of the approximately 100 million people in America who are employed full-time, only 30 percent of them are engaged and inspired at work.
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Next time you get the feeling that the floor is falling out from beneath your feet, it might just be an ESP Detection Floor that comes to your aid. Developed in the Netherlands, the ESP Detection Floor system uses electronic flooring underlay panels to monitor rooms by detecting human movement.
The panels detect if someone has fallen over and automatically notify an emergency control center.. Of course, when it comes to flooring, aesthetic design is just as important as functionality. Which is why DOMOTEX 2014 will explore trends in flooring functionality and design. The rug designer Jürgen Dahlmanns and the internationally renowned architect Jürgen Mayer H. have given a preview of their contributions to DOMOTEX 2014.
America’s appetite for specialty foods hit a record high last year, with consumers spending $86 billion on everything from artisanal chocolates and cheese to olive oils and charcuterie. To help food enthusiasts navigate the wealth of food-gift choices available this holiday season, the Specialty Food Association today released the results of a survey that reveal the top product categories, flavors and ingredients.
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The latest World Gold Council Gold Demand Trends report, which covers the period July-September 2013, highlights the resilience of the global gold market in what is traditionally a slower quarter for gold demand. The continued growth in consumer demand across the globe and the strength of Asian gold demand overall, reinforces the patterns first seen at the beginning of 2013, clear evidence of the self-balancing nature of the global market.
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When it comes to innovation from the car world, the place to catch it all is the SEMA Auto Show in Las Vegas. Tens of thousands of automotive professionals from around the world descend on the city to check out the latest and greatest car gadgets, products, tools and news.
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The II Moscow International Forum for Innovative Development “Open Innovations”, which was held in Moscow from October 31 to November 1, 2013, confirmed its role of a global discussion platform in the field of technological innovations.
For two consecutive years now, “Open Innovations” has become the largest event in Russia and one of the biggest events in the world, demonstrating the major trends and key developments in innovative sectors of the economy. Open Innovations Expo 2013, which exposition has become a unique platform for the development and demonstration of advanced technologies, exchange of experience in successful implementing of innovative projects, as well as effective interaction between government, science and business was held within the framework of the Forum.
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From today, women can purchase the PANDORA ESSENCE COLLECTION at Concept Stores in select markets around the world. PANDORA's new collection of fine jewellery allows women to express their inner values.
Featuring a slender sterling silver bracelet with an accompanying assortment of charms, hand-finished from precious metals and semi-precious stones, the new and meaningful collection taps into current trends for personal expression and emotional connection.
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From today, women can purchase the PANDORA ESSENCE COLLECTION at Concept Stores in select markets around the world. PANDORA’s new collection of fine jewellery allows women to express their inner values.
Featuring a slender sterling silver bracelet with an accompanying assortment of charms, hand-finished from precious metals and semi-precious stones, the new and meaningful collection taps into current trends for personal expression and emotional connection.
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To celebrate the launch of their Autumn/Winter collection, French fashion retailer La Redoute recently hosted an exclusive Press Day to showcase their latest range. Influential members of the fashion and blogging community attended the event, taking a sneak peak at what trends are set to be big for the upcoming season.
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EMO Hannover 2013 has proven its role as the worlds leading trade fair for the metalworking industry. Over a busy six-day period, a total of 145.000 visitors came to the fair to learn about the latest trends and developments in the machine tools industry at a showcase dedicated to “Intelligence in Production.”
An analysis of trends by Experian, the leading global information services company, shows that mortgage originations have increased by 10 percent from a year ago. More important, a look at the most recent completed quarter shows a 29 percent increase in home purchases from the prior quarter and a decrease in the number of refinances, suggesting a sustained recovery is beginning to come from purchases. These findings and others were part of the quarterly analysis from Experian that examines real-estate trends.
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