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elcome to issue 4 of NetWorks, where we are exploring themes around change. It’s impossible to ignore the vast changes sweeping the globe, 2019 is certainly an interesting time to be alive. I don’t remember politics ever dominating the press quite so much as it is at the moment, from the UK, EU, USA and beyond. With government reforms taking place to ensure workplace legislation keeps up with the requirements of the millennial generation there is an underlying revolution within the working environment. Climate news seems ever present, whether it’s a cyclone in Africa, flash floods in Australia or global protestors rallying against carbon emissions. Building homes for rental instead of sale is definitely a 21st century strategy for developers (page 6-7). So, with this timely prompt, we wanted to consider some positive changes that are impacting us on a regular, if not daily, basis. Change can make lives easier by improving time spent at work (page 48-49), clarifying communications through new technology (page 22), and even impacting where we live (page 42-43). Change will always happen, whether in our personal or professional lives, but if we expect it and adapt when necessary, we should be able to keep up with and benefit from it. Positive change is good, and negative change is an opportunity for growth and learning if viewed right, so give that innovative management idea a break, don’t be closed off to new technology and try out that new vegan restaurant around the corner; change really is as good as a rest!
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