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 […]
Agile working as a boredom-busting strategy
Boredom at work is often related to doing the same thing over and over again. This could relate to anything from our job tasks themselves, to our commute, to our working hours or our working environment. We know that variety is the spice of life, so why are so many of us still trapped in […]
Freedom of Movement and the Importance of Individuality
by Jamie Rothwell, MD at Hotbox Storage No, we’re not talking about Brexit. We’re talking about collaborative and open plan workspaces that encourage you to move around the workspace and work where and when you like. We are all familiar with these workspaces today. They are great at encouraging innovation, attracting talent and are just fun […]
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