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Are people really going back to the office?
When workplace areas the world over cleared out as Covid unfold in 2020, many individuals anticipated to be again within the workplace inside just a few weeks at most. Whereas some staff have returned to their places of work by now, others have spent the final two years watching return-to-work dates get pushed again repeatedly. In keeping with Kastle information, as of April 2022, constructing occupancy charges stay at simply 43.1 p.c of the occupancy reported in early 2020.
As main tech firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft lastly carry staff again to the workplace, greater than two years after they had been despatched residence, many individuals surprise if work environments will quickly return to pre-pandemic norms.
However three Utah firms, CallForce, Recursion, and Kiln, don’t imagine that may ever occur. As a substitute, these firms assume that Covid has completely modified the best way we use workplace house, for the higher.
When Cory Pinegar, CEO of Callforce, observed that his staff nonetheless needed extra flexibility—even because the pandemic slowed down—he put a everlasting work-from-home coverage in place.
“The aim of the distant transfer was realizing [that] that is the place the workforce desires to be. So why are we preventing in opposition to it?” asks Pinegar. “We’re not requiring individuals to be in [the office] constantly as a result of we imagine flexibility with work can really drive higher efficiency.”
Pinegar says the latest transfer to distant work has already made a distinction in hiring, and Callforce has attracted a whole bunch of functions from everywhere in the firm.
“We understand that folks could be very efficient at residence, whereas additionally not commuting, getting extra time with their households, and slicing out the ridiculous quantity of gasoline they’d spend going right into a location.”
Whereas distant work has many advantages, Pinegar says it’s essential to not lose all the advantages of in-person collaboration. That’s why CallForce brings the management workforce collectively in individual for essential discussions and selections.
“Collaboration and communication from a strategic standpoint could be tougher while you’re simply assembly with individuals over a digital camera,” Pinegar says, “Having these in-person conferences could be very useful, [which is why] we imagine in having a slight quantity of flex workplace house.”
They usually aren’t the one ones. The rising demand for flex workplace house has pushed Kiln, the Utah-born coworking house, to announce a significant enlargement in downtown Salt Lake Metropolis. The enlargement will practically double the Kiln workplace house out there to freelancers, distant staff, and groups who want one thing extra versatile than the standard workplace house.
“Whereas I might say that almost all staff like the flexibleness of with the ability to select the place they work from, I feel, as time has gone on, individuals have acknowledged the significance of gathering,” says Arian Lewis, co-founder and CEO of Kiln.
In keeping with Lewis, most members at Kiln make the most of the workspace a mean of 2-3 days per week. He believes bodily workspaces ought to present the sort of worth to staff which you can’t get from an at-home workplace.
“If persons are going to go away the consolation of their residence, or the golf course, or wherever they’re spending their time proper now, they should have an atmosphere that’s stimulating,” Lewis says. “Offering selection really permits totally different sorts of conversations to occur.”
With refresh rooms, deep workrooms, parenting rooms, strolling and biking desks, and a restaurant, Kiln’s house is stuffed with selection.
Lewis believes the best way we used to consider workplace house isn’t going to chop it within the workspace of the long run. Bodily house ought to be designed to foster creativity and the sharing of concepts. He says inspiring interactions between staff “are ignited by means of a wide range of facilities and the workspace round you, enabling range, inclusion, authenticity, and candidly, just a bit little bit of enjoyable and pleasure, which reduces stress, and truly creates higher outcomes for workers.”
Recursion chief individuals officer, Heather Kirkby agrees and explains how the pre-pandemic concept of spending 40 hours per week in a conventional workplace house is outdated.
“For approach too lengthy [we’ve] been pondering of the workday in a really dated mannequin from the commercial period, like 5 days per week, 40 hours per week mannequin the 9 to 5, that has its roots from the final century,” Kirkby says. “As a mom, I need to take part at school actions. I need to do issues that require me to step exterior of my job in that 9 to 5 assemble previously I felt actually locked into.”
Whereas Recursion is increasing its workplace house in downtown Salt Lake Metropolis, its aim is to take care of the newfound flexibility found throughout distant work. Recursion staff work remotely 60 p.c of the time, and that point could be divided nevertheless they select.
Kirkby explains the shift in serious about the workspace that occurred throughout the pandemic. She says, “As laborious because it was in some dimensions, it confirmed us that there have been other ways of working that created large quantities of flexibility that actually hadn’t existed in workplaces previous to that.”
Whereas distant work choices create flexibility hardly ever present in pre-pandemic bodily places of work, Kirkby believes people want in-person interplay to thrive.
“As we’ve wrestled with the truth that people want human connection, that’s core to our species; house goes to play a very essential position,” Kirkby says.
That perception is likely one of the key elements driving the necessity for an expanded artistic workplace house the place staff can collaborate and encourage creativity throughout their in-office time.
“I feel one of many dynamics of all of this modification is that it actually places an acceptable burden and duty on employers to make workspaces nice,” Kirkby says. “Folks ought to need to return into the workplace. Folks ought to have an unimaginable expertise after they’re within the workplace.”
Simply as Pinegar and Kirkby imagine assembly the wants of their firm’s staff is crucial for long-term success, Kiln’s Lewis says, “If expertise is de facto the driving force that drives success within the enterprise, then caring for that expertise, taking care of that expertise, placing that expertise in nice environments, enhances or accelerates, high quality of the output of that basically turns into essential.”
As workplace house makes both a full or partial comeback in a post-pandemic world, the businesses getting artistic with house and prioritizing environments that permit staff to thrive will set the norms for the way forward for workplace house.
SALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of people crowded the south steps of the Utah State Capitol on Saturday for International Overdose Awareness Day.
The day is recognized on a global scale every year on Aug. 31. It is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember loved ones who died due to overdose.
Beginning in 2021, Overdose Awareness Day was officially recognized in Utah.
FOX 13 News spoke with Richard Beeman on Saturday. He lost his son, Jesse, to an overdose on May 14, 2011.
“He was a wonderful kid, a real wonderful kid. Did a lot for people, cared about everybody but himself, he did,” said Beeman.
Beeman said his son’s death happened just shy of his 20th birthday.
“I wish I could have saved him,” said Beeman. “He OD’ed the third time and passed away.”
It’s a feeling Terry Olsen knows all too well.
“It’ll be 10 years that I lost my 25-year-old son Dane to a heroin overdose,” said Olsen.
Olsen is a board member of Changes Parent Support Network, which she describes as a support group for families who have a loved one causing conflict in their home.
“The whole experience when we went through our loss, the support I received from other people … saved my sanity, helped me work through something that wasn’t in the script for our life,” said Olsen.
The theme of the event at the capitol on Saturday was “Together We Can.”
Names of loved ones lost to an overdose were read. Several speakers also stepped up to the microphone to tell their story, like Tiffany Naccarato.
“I want to say thank you to the people who helped save my life. A lot of them aren’t here today, they were not able to stand here, and it makes me happy that they chose to save my life,” said Naccarato, who serves as the community impact manager for Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness. “I’m actually a 12 survivor of overdose.”
Olsen told FOX 13 News on Saturday that she is grateful every year to see the response, the people that show up to support this event and the people who are there to honor those who have been lost.
She also wants to help find solutions.
“And help for the people who are still here that we want to see not on a poster at the next overdose awareness,” said Olsen.
Provisional data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023. That is a 3% decrease from the estimated numbers in 2022.
This marked the first annual decrease since 2018.
On Friday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued an order for the U.S. flags and Utah flags to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day.
No. 12 Utah kicked off the 2024 season in impressive fashion with stars Cam Rising and Brant Kuithe returning to make strong statements in a commanding 49-0 victory over Southern Utah. The Utes delivered the expected result, showcasing their dominance while fine-tuning their game plan. As the team now sets its sights on a more challenging test against the Baylor Bears, here are three takeaways from Thursday night’s performance.
Utes run game shows promise
One of the most encouraging signs for Utah was the performance of their running game. While no single rusher stood out — the leading rusher managed just 34 yards — the team still compiled 185 rushing yards. This collective effort underscores a promising ground attack, one that has clearly benefited from improvements along the offensive line. The push from the line was solid, creating enough space for running backs to find creases and utilize cutback lanes, a notable improvement from last season when running room was often hard to come by.
However, for the rushing attack to be sustainable throughout the season, Utah will need one or more backs to emerge as go-to options. The distribution of carries worked against Southern Utah, but consistency from key players will be essential as the Utes face tougher defenses. The balance of an effective passing game, led by Rising and Kuithe, seemed to open up more opportunities for the ground game, setting a positive tone for the season ahead.
Caleb Lohner’s impactful debut
Caleb Lohner, a converted basketball player, made a notable debut for Utah. Playing significant snaps, Lohner showcased his athleticism and versatility, particularly with his acrobatic, contested touchdown catch late in the game. The play, which appeared to be a back shoulder throw, demonstrated Lohner’s excellent hand-eye coordination and physicality, qualities that will make him a valuable asset in the tight end rotation.
Lohner’s route-running, physical presence, and involvement in both the passing and running game stood out, highlighting his potential to become a key contributor. His performance suggests that he could be a significant part of Utah’s offensive plans this season, especially as he continues to develop his skills on the football field.
Keanu Tanuvasa’s disruptive presence
Defensive lineman Keanu Tanuvasa emerged as a potential difference-maker for the Utes. While he didn’t register tackles behind the line of scrimmage, his ability to penetrate the backfield and disrupt plays was evident. Tanuvasa’s quick first step and knack for beating offensive linemen allowed him to create pressure consistently, forcing Southern Utah to adjust their game plan with quick passes to avoid his rush.
Though Tanuvasa missed a few opportunities to make game-changing plays, his consistent backfield presence was a highlight of Utah’s defensive effort. As the Utes prepare for stiffer competition, Tanuvasa’s disruptiveness could prove crucial. If he can maintain this level of play, he will be a key figure in Utah’s defense, creating headaches for opposing offenses throughout the season.
Utah welcomes Baylor into Rice-Eccles Stadium next Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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First-of-its-kind green dinosaur skeleton recovered in Utah could be new species, says National Geographic
A new dinosaur species has potentially been recovered after the reconstruction of its remains.
The first-of-its-kind green dinosaur fossil was discovered in southeastern Utah, and was reassembled by a team from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC).
The 150-million-year-old dinosaur was first spotted in 2007, according to a report from National Geographic, among a “logjam” of various dinosaur bones belonging to diplodocus, stegosaurus, allosaurus, camarasaurus and other species.
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The bones that were collected for reconstruction do not belong to one single dinosaur, NatGeo reported.
Instead, they’re a combination of parts from two or more prehistoric reptiles of the same species found at the site.
Paleontologists Luis Chiappe, at right, and Pedro Mocho study a model of a diplodocus at Research Casting International, where real dinosaurs are reconstructed. (Craig Cutler/National Geographic)
The identity of this species has yet to be determined, as it may be new to science — but experts believe it belongs to the genus diplodocus due to its characteristic long neck and “four sturdy legs.”
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In the meantime, the dinosaur has been named “Gnatalie” by excavation team members, as there was an influx of gnats during that first summer at the dig site, NatGeo said.
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From the site where the fossils were prepped, the bones were sent to Research Casting International (RCI) in Canada — one of the world’s largest providers of museum technical services — for casting and mounting.
Gnatalie then made its way to its new display in Los Angeles.
At the museum’s lab in Los Angeles, preparators cut open the jackets and spent years removing the concrete-hard matrix. Here, preparator Erika Durazo reveals the details in a section of the dinosaur’s spine. (Craig Cutler/National Geographic)
The sauropod, a large herbivorous dinosaur known for its long neck and tail, is the most complete skeleton of its kind on the West Coast, according to NatGeo.
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The dinosaur stands 75 feet long — almost twice the length of the average city bus — and weighs about five tons.
It’s also the first green dino skeleton to be displayed worldwide.
The crowning moment comes as RCI technician Kevin Krudwig positions the skull on the nearly completed skeleton, which measures 75 feet long and weighs about five tons. In life, the dinosaur may have weighed two times as much. (Craig Cutler/National Geographic)
Its unusual green color occurred after volcanic activity from 80 to 50 million years ago made it hot enough for a new green mineral to change the color of the bones, NatGeo reported.
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In November, the multi-million-dollar reconstruction will be the star attraction of a new wing of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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