Nonprofit 1871 on May 2 will open its doors to about 100 start-ups seeking affordable office space and a collaborative work environment in a new 50, 000-square-foot center, which is now under construction in the city's Merchandise Mart.

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Busy and successful people who work in an office in these United States of America tend to maintain a messy work environment, in the eye of those on the outside peering in.

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Informal connectivity, both inside and outside the office, contributes to a more pleasant work environment and increased productivity.

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He doesn't believe men should wear sandals in the workplace unless they work in a very casual office environment.

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Only some will be able to enjoy a private office, while others will work in an open plan environment.

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And one interesting change in the importance of location is that newly minted graduates of MIT and Harvard want to live and work in an urban environment rather than living in the suburbs and commuting to an office park near a major urban ring road.

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