Hey workspace enthusiasts!

Welcome to the very first (and slightly tardy) edition of The Weekly Workspace! We might be a bit behind schedule, but hey, we're just fashionably late. And if there's anything we love more than a perfectly organized workspace, it's making a grand entrance. 😉

In this inaugural edition, we're serving up some piping hot takes on everything from innovative workspaces to productivity hacks.

Here's what's on the menu:

1. 🎉 Intro to 'The Weekly Workspace': How we're mastering the art of NOT hitting deadlines (but still delivering the goods)

2. 🌿 Second Home's Biophilic Design: A breath of fresh air or just plain bizarre?

3. 🎩 Alfred: The macOS productivity app that'll make you feel like a wizard

4. 💼 Labor force on the rise in WFH hotspots: What's the connection?

WORKSPACES TO DROOL OVER

Second Home's Green Game-Changer 🌿

Remember when 2020 shook our world to its core and made us reassess the whole work-life situation? Well, way back in 2014, Rohan Silva and Sam Aldenton were already cookin' up something fresh - a workspace revolution that would leave the dreary cubicle in the dust.

Enter Second Home: a haven of flexible, sustainable, and downright enjoyable workspaces. Their secret sauce? Mother Nature herself.

Lisbon's Lush Hideaway 🌳

Perched atop the historic Mercado da Ribeira in downtown Lisbon, Second Home Lisbon feels more like a botanical sanctuary than a place to crunch numbers. With 1,000 plants peppered throughout, the Spanish architecture studio SelgasCano breathes life into every corner.

But this leafy paradise isn't just a pretty face. Harnessing biophilic design to tap into our natural connection to the great outdoors, Second Home creates calm, happy spaces that boost well-being. Plus, the plants help reduce noise, separate spaces, and purify the air.

Chance Encounters: The Workspace Magic ✨

Second Home isn't just about turning your office into a greenhouse. It's about nurturing relationships that drive businesses forward. You can't replicate those serendipitous watercooler moments digitally, folks.

Hollywood Goes Green 🌴

Second Home's latest LA addition melds Cali cool with their trademark biophilic design. The East Hollywood site features a 1964 building by trailblazing African-American architect Paul Williams and adds 60 garden-surrounded oval offices.

In this eco-friendly workspace experiment, office workers rub elbows with more than just their human colleagues, creating a more sustainable and enjoyable work environment.

The Bottom Line

Second Home is more than a pretty (green) face. It's a lesson in how weaving nature into our workspaces can boost creativity, collaboration, and well-being while keeping our planet in mind. As we forge ahead, let's take a leaf out of Second Home's book and create workspaces that truly thrive. 🍃

THE PRODUCTIVITY APP WE’RE LOVING RIGHT NOW

🎩 Alfred: Your Mac's Secret Productivity Weapon 🎩

Tired of clicking around your Mac like it's 1999? Say hello to Alfred, the digital butler you didn't know you needed. This nifty app packs a serious productivity punch in a deceptively simple package.

With customizable workflows, lightning-fast searches, and seamless app integrations, Alfred is your macOS productivity genie. Customize its appearance and shortcuts to suit your style, and watch your productivity skyrocket.

Ready to amp up your Mac game? Give Alfred a spin - no tuxedo required.

#AlfredApp #macOS #ProductivityBoost #DigitalButler

BRAIN SNACK

Buckle up, workspace aficionados! We're diving into the WFH rollercoaster and exploring its impact on labor force participation. A recent chart shared by Marina Mendes Tavares reveals a rather weak correlation between countries embracing WFH and a boost in labor force participation. But hey, it's not all doom and gloom!

The silver lining? WFH could be a game-changer for certain demographics, like parents with young kids, individuals with disabilities, or folks nearing retirement. In theory, this shift could expand the labor force and boost economic growth. Cha-ching! 💰

Now, let's get real. When it comes to massive shifts in human behavior, it's tough to predict the long-term effects. Will WFH be a blessing or a curse? The jury's still out. As we continue to navigate the great WFH experiment, we'll be keeping a close eye on its impact on the labor market and beyond.

Stay tuned, and let's ride the waves of change together! 🌊🏄‍♂️

#WFH #LaborForce #UncertainFutures

INTERESTING THINGS WE READ THIS WEEK

📉 Family Time's Expiration Date

By the time you hit the big 2-0, you'll have used up the majority of time you'll spend with your fam. Yup, that's right. You've basically used up your family bonding stockpile before you can even legally buy a beer.

📉 The Lone Ranger

Brace yourself for some hard truths. After you blow out your 30th birthday candles, the time you spend flying solo will gradually climb like a homesick angel. And it won't stop till you shuffle off this mortal coil.

📉 Work Fam > Real Fam?

Get ready to cozy up with your work buddies, because a massive chunk of your adult life will be spent with those charming (or not-so-charming) colleagues. Here's to hoping you hit the coworker jackpot. 🍀

📌 5 Major Takeaways:

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