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Future of the Workplace: The Data Driven Workplace

January 14, 2021 by Colin Stuart Leave a Comment

Future of the Workplace - The Data Driven Workplace

As we move into 2021 and look ahead to try and predict what the next trends will be within workplace strategy and what the future of the workplace will be, particularly in light of the Covid19 pandemic, it seems clear that technology has a huge role to play.  However, underlying any advances – technological or […]

Filed Under: Agile Working, Change Management, Evolution of the Workplace, Technology, Workplace Analysis, Workplace Design Tagged With: Agile Working, change, Change in the Workplace, Change Management, coronavirus, covid19, Data, Data Driven Workplace, Future of the Workplace, futureworkplace, PropTech, Technology

Returning to the Office? 5 signs that your employees might be struggling with their mental health

May 21, 2020 by Katy Lawn 1 Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Change Management, Evolution of the Workplace, Wellbeing, Wellness, Workplace Analysis Tagged With: emotional wellbeing, employee engagement, management, management styles, mental health, mental wellbeing, PeopleLOOK, wellbeing, wellness, workplace wellbeing

When we design workplaces as lifestyle packages… who are they for?

March 10, 2020 by Katy Lawn Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Agile Working, Evolution of the Workplace, Wellbeing, Wellness, Workplace Analysis, Workplace Design Tagged With: Agile Working, lifestyle, office design, wellbeing, work life balance, workplace perks, workplace wellbeing

Why Rudeness at Work is Contagious (and difficult to stop)

October 16, 2019 by Katy Lawn Leave a Comment

Most people can relate to the experience of having a colleague inexplicably treat them rudely at work. You’re not invited to attend a meeting. A co-worker gets coffee – for everyone but you. Your input is laughed at or ignored. You wonder: where did this come from? Did I do something? Why would he treat […]

Filed Under: Change Management, Wellbeing, Wellness, Workplace Analysis Tagged With: emotional wellbeing, employee engagement, Social Cohesion, teamwork, wellbeing, workplace culture

Q&A with Hotbox Founder, Jamie Rothwell

October 9, 2019 by Katy Lawn Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Agile Working, Evolution of the Workplace, Wellbeing, Workplace Analysis, Workplace Design Tagged With: Activity based working, agile, Agile Working, agile workplace, Flexible working, Hotbox, Productivity

Hot desking as an introvert: Designing workplaces for different personality types

July 30, 2019 by Katy Lawn Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Agile Working, Evolution of the Workplace, Wellbeing, Workplace Analysis, Workplace Design Tagged With: Activity based working, agile workplace, Change in the Workplace, communication, extrovert, Flexible working, Hotbox, introvert, Morale, personality types, Productivity, wellbeing, Workplace design, workplace wellbeing

Beachtowelling: The Curse of an Agile Workspace

June 20, 2019 by Katy Lawn Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Agile Working, Change Management, Evolution of the Workplace, Workplace Analysis Tagged With: agile, agile workplace, desk space, mindset, space planning

Freedom of Movement and the Importance of Individuality

April 9, 2019 by Katy Lawn Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Agile Working, Evolution of the Workplace, Workplace Analysis, Workplace Design Tagged With: agile, agile workplace, agileworking, Flexible working, office, open plan, workplace wellbeing

Creating a Data-Driven Work Experience: Myths and Realities

March 28, 2019 by Katy Lawn Leave a Comment

Baker Stuart’s Insight: After last week’s fantastic Workplace Trends Research Summit at the British Library last week, where Prof. Rob Briner talked about the need for evidence based management practices, this article by Steelcase’s Tracy Brower presents seven myths about data – and how to make better decisions using the data we have. Steelcase’s Tracy […]

Filed Under: What we're reading, Workplace Analysis, Workplace Consultants

How To Build Culture Through Office Design

March 21, 2019 by Katy Lawn Leave a Comment

Baker Stuart’s Insight: It’s something we spend a lot of time thinking about – the fit between your people and the place they work in. This article argues that one of the most powerful ways to cultivate culture is building it—literally—into your workplace. Want to find out how? Culture is the only long-term competitive advantage an […]

Filed Under: Evolution of the Workplace, What we're reading, Workplace Analysis, Workplace Design

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