Wellbeing at work is no longer a ‘nice to have’, but a ‘must have’.
When assessing workplace strategy: we should always test rather than guess
Why do many of the largest companies in the world invest millions of dollars in buildings or renovating their workplaces and never even bother to measure results.
Office Design That Helps Employees Enjoy Their Stay
Can office design promote good leadership skills?
Leadership strategy has been named as a defining factor in raising performance - it's time for office designers to recognize it
Governments embrace the modern workplace
Big companies for years have been on the hunt for technology-infused flexible workspaces that help attract talent and boost productivity.
Workplace Safety: Addressing The Active Shooter In Commercial Interiors
In the age of the open office, with benching and extensive use of glass, hiding becomes a bit of a challenge.
Amazon Cancels Plan To Open Headquarters In New York City
Three months after the internet giant announced it would open a 25,000-job headquarters in New York City's Long Island City neighborhood, the company has changed course.
Getting a Customer’s Perspective
It is rare that those with a hand in designing and creating workspaces spend enough time with occupants to understand their needs.
How Workplaces Are Building Community Hubs From The Inside Out
When a workplace is designed to be a hub of inspiration, connection, creativity and energy, there’s no doubt that innovation will follow.
Design 2019: the Human Experience
User optimization at the personal level is readily becoming a key concept throughout all aspects of design and across vertical markets.
Workers Prioritize Work-Life Flexibility Over the Latest Office Design Trends—But Employers Aren’t Keeping Up
Cubicles are back, and we have open plan offices to thank
A crop of new startups are racing to reinvent the cubicle, catering to businesses that want more private space for their employees.
UK workers demand better remote working options, claims Airbnb report
UK workers are becoming more confident in their abilities to do their job from anywhere, with one in ten now preferring to work outside the traditional office altogether.
Why is it so hard to design a decent office space?
There are now 5 generations in the workforce–can they work together?
Successful organizations view their multigenerational workforce not as a bane, but as a blessing. It is imperative, not just for individual organizations but for the entire working world, to embrace the benefits of an age-diverse workforce.
Employees think Internet of Things will be most important workplace technology trend
The poll suggests that employees think that the Internet of Things will have the biggest impact on their day to day working lives followed by voice activated technologies and wireless charging.
Maybe the time has come to shoot the workplace messenger
The fact is that an organization and an individual will have different perspectives on what is a ‘good’ workplace.
Inclusive Design Lessons: How Higher Ed Influences the Workplace
Having designed for both workplaces and inclusivity-focused educational institutions, I believe there are a handful of design principles that many educational institutions have come to embrace that workplaces should adopt in 2019.
Avoid The Bait And Switch: How To Leverage Place In Attracting Top Talent
Listen: Why Are Some Workspaces Busy & Others Sit Empty?
In this episode, we diagnose what goes into creating a good workspace away from the traditional desk