Employees discussing workplace culture

Workplace culture and the office of the future

Wednesday, 5th May 2021 – Insights

Culture is an organisation’s character or personality. Created by its values, rituals, attitudes and behaviours, it’s ‘the way things are done around here’.

Staff collaborating in balanced workplace

The balanced workplace and the office of the future

Thursday, 25th March 2021 – Insights

As individuals and organisations start planning their return to the office environment over the next few months, the workplace needs to reflect people’s changed priorities. The post-pandemic office needs to be a balanced workplace which supports people in all aspects of their lives. Organisations which fail to adapt and create the right balance will struggle as their people vote with their feet.

office meeting in balance workplace

What is the balanced workplace?

Wednesday, 17th March 2021 – Insights

Over the past year, expectations around work have fundamentally changed. As people start planning their return to the office, the workplace needs to reflect our changed priorities. Organisations which fail to adapt and create the right balance will struggle as their people vote with their feet. A balanced workplace supports people to lead lives where all aspects of their existence – work, family, friends, hobbies and personal values – feel supported. But what does it actually mean?

Settings in office design

Workplace settings and the office of the future

Thursday, 11th March 2021 – Insights

With the roadmap out of lockdown published, many organisations will be busy planning their back-to-work strategy. After almost a year of working largely from home, many individuals are itching to get back to the workplace to see their colleagues in person, while others may be concerned about missing the peace and quiet that their home environment offered for focused work.

Cat b vs cat a plus fit out

What is Cat A Plus fit out?

Thursday, 11th February 2021 – Insights

While the pandemic has fundamentally changed the role of the office, it’s also accelerated the rise in more diverse fit out options for tenants. Discover the difference between Cat A and Cat A Plus fit outs ».

Open plan office design to support social capital

Social capital and the office of the future

Monday, 18th January 2021 – Insights

Social capital has never been so important. Defined as the combined value of your people, their networks and their interactions, social capital is the glue that brings people together. It’s the ability of your people to create positive interactions with one another, to relate in different scenarios and, most importantly, to foster a deep sense of trust throughout your organisation.

Breakout area design with natural light

Designing offices for humans; don’t forget workplaces are for people

Monday, 18th January 2021 – Insights

Your office isn’t just a home for your brand and business, but a home away from home for those who work there.

Office fit out for workplace wellbeing

What is 'social capital' in the workplace?

Wednesday, 13th January 2021 – Insights

Social capital can be tricky to define and even more difficult to measure. However, in the post-COVID workplace, creating a culture that’s rich in social capital will pay dividends for years to come. Discover easy ways to boost social capital in your workplace.

What are the top five people-focused workplaces in the UK?

Friday, 8th January 2021 – Insights

Discover our favourite workplaces that put a focus on their staff wellbeing »

Landlords, tenants and the office of the future

Monday, 9th November 2020 – Insights

We've engaged with landlords, asset managers and tenants to understand what they want from their commercial properties to maintain a competitive edge.

Webinar Catchup: The Future of Workplace Technology

Tuesday, 29th September 2020 – Insights

How you interact with your office has changed. Our latest webinar makes sense of the latest ever-evolving workplace technology.

Technology and The Office Of The Future

Tuesday, 8th September 2020 – Insights

It's not headline news that our working lives have dramatically changed as a result of technological advancements. Our office designers and workplace consultants share their insights on how our relationship with our workplace and technology will unfold in the future.