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Office attendance gains value but over a third of employees say office experiences must improve to meet expectations of flexibility and wellbeing

As hybrid work becomes more permanent, employee perception of the office is shifting, with 72 per cent of the global workforce now viewing return to office (RTO) policies positively. However, according to new research from JLL, this comes with a ...

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Fire safety protocols under pressure from hybrid working

With hybrid working becoming the new standard for UK businesses, traditional fire safety protocols are failing to address the new risks posed by flexible workplace arrangements, warns Safety Group UK. More than a quarter of UK employees have now adopted ...

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Bellrock acquires WiggleDesk

As part of an ambitious growth strategy, Bellrock has acquired WiggleDesk, an AI-powered platform that enhances room, desk, and space booking, as well as hybrid team scheduling. By delivering AI-driven insights into workspace usage and optimisation, it helps organisations visualise how ...

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Open plan office is not so fit for purpose in the hybrid world finds global report

The fully open-plan office, once hailed as the future of collaborative work, is no longer fit for purpose in the hybrid, post-pandemic workplace, according to a new report from Crown Workspace. The research, which surveyed 1,250 office workers and facilities ...

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Businesses look to expand office space as in-person office attendance increases

As more workers return to the office to work, prompting many companies to reassess their current space allocations, a new survey commissioned by law firm Irwin Mitchell, reveals 45 per cent of UK businesses are looking to expand their office ...

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Hitting the sweet spot

As debates continue over the efficacy of hybrid work patterns, Madeleine Ford delves into the challenges of ensuring the wellbeing of workers, wherever and however they work While a recent survey by a flexi-office provider claims hybrid workers who go ...

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New Colliers’ report highlights key factors that could significantly boost in-office presence

With average peak occupancy remaining below 40 per cent across EMEA and North America, and workplaces lacking vibrancy 83 per cent of the time, the latest research from Colliers Workplace Advisory provides data on what truly influences office attendance – ...

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Biggest challenges facing the future of hybrid work revealed

A recent series of roundtable events in London, New York City and San Francisco identified six of the greatest challenges facing the future of hybrid work around the world. The events, hosted by HubStar, a leader in dynamic workplace management ...

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Remote working tribunals up 11% in 2024 as back-to-the-office mandates gather pace

Employment tribunal cases relating to remote working were almost 11 per cent higher in 2024 than the year before – as businesses increasingly push employees to return to the office, reveals analysis of court records by HR consultants, Hamilton Nash. ...

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Space and signage

Clara Mathey, Head of Marketing at Comeen explores how meeting room management and digital signage tools are reshaping modern facilities to connect people and optimise spaces Managing hybrid work environments, optimising space utilisation, and fostering seamless communication are top priorities ...

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