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As 21st-century companies realize they’ll need to be green to compete, sustainability ideas are spreading like wildfire. Here, the go-to expert shows companies how to create a greener work environment based on concrete and cost-effective changes such as: – working from home, video-conferencing, and other ways to cut commuting costs – increasing access to natural light to save energy – how to use smart technology to encourage carbon footprint reduction By solving key problems, green companies can reduce costs, increase productivity, improve employee retention, and increase shareholder value, all while benefiting the environment. Leigh Stringer Foreword Introduction The Road to Social Responsibility The Green Workplace Framework Green Concepts that Stick Green Design Green Technologies Green Operations and Policies Encouraging Green Behavior Alternative Workplace Strategies Transportation Demand Management Green Recruiting The Green Workplace of the Future