ResearchUK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working
New research reveals UK offices are adapting to hybrid working with fewer desks, increased flexibility, and a growing focus on optimising space for employee wellbeing.
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NewsResearchWhat’s the key to getting staff back in the office? BCO research points to ESG and ‘customer’ experiences
New British Council for Offices report tells employers and office designers to treat office workers like customers that need to be acquired and retained.
ExclusivesOfficesProjectsMore than just an office: The role of heritage buildings in fostering health at work
Emily Smith, COO at Argyll, examines how heritage buildings have a key role to play in contributing to our workplace wellbeing.
ResearchHybrid working boosts employee wellbeing and productivity, survey finds
New research surveyed 1,026 workers to see how hybrid working impacts their sleep, wellbeing, and productivity levels
NewsResearchHybrid working from home improves retention rates and maintains productivity, study shows
New research from the journal, Nature, proves that hybrid working from home has less of an impact than many managers assumed and decreases employee turnover
ThinkingOffices of the future: Designing for wellbeing
What does it take to bring employees back into workspaces and sustain the return to office? Sam Peters, co-founder of Planted, explores the universal shift in designing for wellbeing.
ExclusivesCentring employee wellbeing through flexible workspaces
Calum Russell, CEO of Covalt, explores 3 benefits to flexible design and how to incorporate them into the workplace.
NewsStarbucks could be the next role-model for your office acoustics
Plans to install sound-absorbing ceiling panels across 1,600 stores in the US are helping Starbucks create a more inclusive soundscape for customers
StandardsUK flexible work laws have changed: Here’s what you need to know
Despite a higher demand for flexible working, the vast majority of employees (7 in 10) are unaware of new law changes, says a new survey from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). The YouGov poll, conducted in January this year, revealed that a staggering 70 percent of employees did not know about upcoming changes in the law, which are designed to streamline the process of requesting flexible working options in the workplace. Equally surprising,...
ResearchThinkingOffice vs. remote work: Navigating the evolving landscape
Business leaders debate the role of the office in today's working world at the 2024 World Economic Forum