With Amazon recently implementing a full return to office mandate, coupled with a recent study finding that London lags behind other international business centres regarding bringing employees back to the office, how do businesses encourage their staff to divorce their beloved work-from-home routines? Especially older and more senior staff would rather work from home… Savoy […]

The modern workplace is in a constant state of flux, and it’s more important than ever that employers create a smart working environment that promotes productivity and engagement. When employees are encouraged to work smarter, not harder, they can achieve the same results in less time, leading to a more productive and successful workplace. The […]

Do you feel optimum productivity under the sound of silence, whilst a co-worker thrives with the pulsating beats of the office playlist? Maybe the vibrant #positivevibes prints on your colleague’s home office throw you off on Teams calls? There could be a reason for this – and it likely comes down to your personality type. […]

Office working is back, yet people are still working remotely. In some instances, this can be more practical. But with 1 in 5 Brits wanting to work remotely full-time, have workers become too comfortable in their own homes? What can help bring employees back into the office? Biophilic design in offices, which in short means […]

The attitudes of UK workers returning to the office working have changed since before the pandemic. Office design now needs to take into account the needs and desires of individuals to have more privacy at the office reports eFax. Their latest research conducted by eFax who offer cloud-based fax solutions for businesses found that 42 […]

Creating a healthier, happier place of work should start in the office. Caine Bird, HR Contributor and Writer, offers some advice… Whilst workplace wellbeing tackles a spectrum of ideas about how work and health are interrelated, the role of office design is one that’s often overshadowed. The impact of a workplace environment on employee productivity […]

Accessible design specialist Motionspot has consolidated its experience creating enabling environments for the likes of Barclays and Derwent London into a white paper to help employers make workplaces as inclusive as possible now that working from home measures have been lifted. Motionspot believes that designing more inclusive buildings and spaces reduces exclusion and fosters equity […]

A new survey suggests employee welfare is falling short when adapting workspaces. It reveals 46% of British architects cite significant challenges when designing social distancing measures for office employees, with two out of five (42%) feeling their office-owning clients aren’t interested in end-user health and wellbeing. This is despite the offer of professional guidance at […]

Office spaces have a huge impact on both the productivity and creativity of employees. In fact, research has shown that the design and layout of the work environment are crucial in sparking inspiration and this translates into quality of work. So, the experts at PPL PRS have simply explained how to utilise office design to […]

The hustle and bustle of the city is something many office workers are familiar with. When we think of offices, our minds immediately jump to skyrises, congested cities, and a busy commute. Sure, cities can tempt us with thriving businesses and fun food spots, but it’s the suburbs of cities that have recently seen the […]

A quarter of office workers feel their wellbeing has been negatively impacted by working from home, showing the importance of access to an office for elevating employee wellbeing. That’s according to a new report from workplace design consultancy Peldon Rose, commissioned in conjunction with workplace strategy and employee engagement specialists WKspace. The research, “The Office of […]

Okay, let’s take a break from virus-related news and cast our minds forward to when we can actually work from an office again in the hopefully not too distant future – and help the animals too. Now isn’t that a lovely thought? According to research, Brits dream of a workplace with free soft drinks, glorious […]

By Tushar Agarwal, CEO of Hubble Whether your company is just launching or growing, your surroundings can have a real impact on how your team works. Employers may place workplace design low down on their list of priorities, especially when thinking about cost and the resource needed to address it. Nevertheless, it’s important that a company’s […]

Research conducted by HotDeskPlus shows 46% of UK office workers admit that unstructured hot desking is bad for their productivity, with an estimated average decrease in productivity levels of 31%. The research showed that businesses can lose almost two weeks’ worth of output a year from their workforce as a result of failing to implement a […]

A YouGov survey commissioned by Oktra has highlighted the importance of office environments to worker productivity.  Research of over 2,000 British employees across three different generations found that less than half (43%) believe the design of their workplace encourages innovation and creativity – a substantial statistic to consider, especially for creative and tech companies. With […]

Phil Sugden, Director at flexible workspace expert Portal, explores the ways CEOs can design their workspace to boost productivity and attract talent, while also keeping costs to a minimum… The workspace of today has evolved far beyond the conventional office portrayed in popular culture, which are typically comprised of sterile white cubicles and grey carpet […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 5 minutes with… Mary Portas We’ve heard from the PAs themselves about their day-to-day lives in the workplace, but we’ve decided to ditch the rule book and speak to a boss […]

With the market more competitive than ever before, should employers look at changing the office every five years to retain their talent and attract new employees? Not so long ago, the majority of businesses would change their office every ten years or so – either by relocating or refurbishing. However, with both technological advances and […]