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Are ADUs the Affordable Housing Solution Cities Need?

In the face of rising home prices and a shortage of affordable housing options, ADUs are gaining attention as a solution. Despite their potential benefits, a lack of awareness and complicated permitting processes can hinder ADU construction. Overall, ADUs provide an innovative approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis, benefiting individuals, businesses, and communities alike.

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Why Your Best Employees Leave

Fifty years ago, few people expected to find happiness at work. But as the saying goes, times have changed. Underneath all the reasons workers quit, unhappiness tops the list. But what causes workers to become unhappy at work and what can employers do about it?

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The Power of Introverts at Work

For years, many have believed that extroverts have the edge in the workplace. After all, extroverted individuals appear more outgoing, talkative and energetic, while introverts seem more reserved, reflective and less social. However, psychologists have been looking more closely at this preconception and theorizing that the introvert’s quiet way may just be a misunderstood superpower.

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