London’s most outstanding workplaces have been named, with British Council for Offices Awards going to seven office buildings across the city. Held at the Park Plaza hotel, the BCO’s annual London Awards Lunch recognised projects that demonstrate best practice in ...
Read More »Flexibility first
Workplace flexibility is crucial in empowering people and protecting business. Patrick Ames, Design Director and Becky Turner, Workplace Psychologist from Claremont present FMJ with advice and examples of what is required to succeed Employees want more flexibility from their employers ...
Read More »A shift in modern working behaviours can be used to improve inclusivity
Chris Jay, Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training For many businesses the home working revolution is coming to an end, with several already demanding that staff return to the office. Interestingly, not all businesses are using the stick approach. Some ...
Read More »Businesses are losing neurodivergent talent due to the design of office environments
October is ADHD Awareness Month. To mark it, inclusive workplace design specialist Motionspot surveyed 1,000 neurodivergent office workers and 1,000 neurotypical office workers about the key issues they face working in offices. The growing number of adults receiving an ADHD ...
Read More »Designing in acoustics
Whether ceilings or walls, acoustics are a key factor in the design and management of offices to ensure a happy and productive workforce Acoustics are an element of a workplace that can’t be seen but if overlooked can detrimentally impact ...
Read More »Attractive proposition
With many commercial tenants now demanding top-flight amenities to help attract and retain the best talent, Hayley Blacker from workplace design and build company Interaction reveals today’s most sought-after office facilities The shifting power balance between commercial property owners and ...
Read More »Trio of senior hires within BW’s Design and Build team
Barnaby Smith Dan Glater Chloe Xidhas BW: Workplace ...
Read More »Celebrating creativity
Anna King with the highlights of Clerkenwell Design Week 2023: A celebration of creativity from around the world As Clerkenwell Design Week came to a close this year, it was time to reflect on what had been three days showcasing ...
Read More »Fresh designs
Orgatec, the celebration of office design returned for 2022 after a hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. The halls of the Cologne Messe were bustling once again with plenty of fresh ideas in workplace design Hybrid working was unsurprisingly a ...
Read More »Shape shifting
Paul Edward, Managing Director of British office furniture designer and manufacturer Staverton explains why choosing flexible and mobile furniture can help employees to shape the environment to suit their needs The pandemic, and our subsequent return to the office has ...
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