Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about the unseen forces reshaping work

From disengaged teams and emotionally exposed workplaces to boardrooms lacking digital fluency, this week’s stories highlight subtle cracks – and what it takes to lead in this landscape   

Redefining performance: what are the new levers defining productivity?

New research reveals that the physical workplace, tech accessibility, and policy clarity are the deciding factors shaping performance at work today

Signal File: what this week’s headlines reveal about the stakes of smart automation

From reshaping trust and time to redefining climate impact, this week’s signals show that AI’s real power isn’t what it can do – but what we choose to do with it 

Design meets digital: why tech integration is central to workplace design

From unlocking performance to enhancing wellbeing and collaboration, a new report by Neat and WORKTECH Academy outlines a roadmap for embedding technology and design from the start

Benchmarking flexibility: how smart lockers can measure workplace agility

A new global index from Vecos uses smart locker data to benchmark workplace flexibility, offering insights into how organisations can adapt offices for to meet business objectives

City in balance: why office developments need a wider urban frame

How cities are planned and governed will have a major influence on whether new urban workplaces thrive or fail, says city expert Professor Ricky Burdett of the London School of Economics

Growing with purpose: how Clyde & Co scaled a global legal culture

From office culture to AI and mentorship, Clyde & Co chairman Michael Payton reflects on how legal workplaces must adapt without losing their core values

Collaboration reimagined: five trends to watch in the workplace

New technologies, hybrid models and shifting employee expectations are altering how we collaborate at work. A new report from Avocor maps out some key changes