Since the Government’s announcement of a second lockdown, an array of different reactions from the public were unveiled. The rising number of new Covid-19 cases exacerbated feelings of uncertainty – particularly about when things will finally revert back to some level of normality. One thing is for certain though: even with lockdown finishing and the […]
Working from Home continued in Lockdown2.0
When we first posted our advice on working from home at the end of March, we wanted to take our experiences of helping organisations move to different working styles over a number of years and provide support for those jolted into a new way of working. We recognised that although most of us could be […]
Innovation in the Return to Work: Collaboration Zones
Time to Read: 4 minutes The Return to Work (or better the Return to the Office / Workplace as many have been working very effectively from home) is about much more than creating a Covid-secure environment. It’s about ensuring that the office has evolved to provide workers with space that recognises the change in how […]
Mental health and continuing home working: 5 signs that your employees might be struggling
Previous Next Those of us who can work from home, or are choosing to keep working from home, are facing a specific set of challenges. In the first couple of weeks it was a sudden jolt into a new way of working; but after two months, it’s a very different story. Whether it’s the monotony […]
Returning to the Office? 5 signs that your employees might be struggling with their mental health
Previous Next The Government’s latest advice on Covid-Secure workplaces covers everything from PPE to cleaning procedures and staggering shifts. And yet, there is no mention at all of any mental health considerations in the guidance. With research indicating that there are high levels of anxiety about returning to the office at the moment, what is it that you need to look out for as you start […]
When we design workplaces as lifestyle packages… who are they for?
This think piece considers the implications of offering workplaces as total lifestyle solutions. When we design these spaces, who are they actually for? Do we need to consider diversity and inclusion? How does this impact corporate culture and work life balance? And… are we working to live, or living to work? Conversations about work-life balance are […]
Q&A with Hotbox Founder, Jamie Rothwell
With the Hotbox brand going from strength-to-strength, founder and general agile working expert, Jamie Rothwell, answers questions about why he created these stellar products and the challenges he faces; imparting some useful advice on how important it is to take the leap of faith to make your business dreams a reality. Q: How and when […]
Hot desking as an introvert: Designing workplaces for different personality types
We’re always hearing about millennials, gender differences, older workers… but what about differences in personality; something that cuts across all of these different groups? How do different personality types feel about agile work, hot desking and open plan? Hotdesking: its something that can be useful for reducing costs, driving engagement and even being a workplace […]
Beachtowelling: The Curse of an Agile Workspace
by Colin Stuart I was very lucky to have had a week off recently somewhere sunny and warm and when I’m away there is nothing I like more than lying on a sunbed or sat in a beach side bar watching the world go by. I am always fascinated by human behaviour and how people’s […]
Q&A with Baker Stuart
Look at any successful company and at the centre you will find a great network of people. Undoubtedly the best asset of a company is its staff. To ensure office spaces are made with people in mind, Baker Stuart helps organisations establish the best working environments for both the benefit of its business and employees. Our […]
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