December 2025

Benchmark mortgage rate drops to second lowest point in 2025

A key mortgage rate fell to its lowest point since the end of October and was one basis point higher than its 2025 trough but remained in the same general range it has occupied in the fourth quarter, Freddie Mac reported. Processing Content “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased further this week,” said Sam Khater, […]

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Redesigning the office to reduce stress

Key Insight: Discover how strategic office design interrupts “functional freeze” and boosts retention. What’s at Stake: Rising stress undermines productivity; poor design risks turnover and higher operating costs. Supporting Data: Over 80% of US employees report workplace stress, per OSHA. Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review Workplace stress has reached critical levels, with

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Email, despite complaints, remains ubiquitous

Despite certain pronouncements otherwise, rumors of email’s demise have been gravely exaggerated, as recent data shows it is not only still around, it’s ubiquitous. Processing Content Over the years there have been many articles announcing email is dying or already dead and good riddance. Compared to options like dedicated messaging apps, chat platforms and social

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