People
Signal File: what’s the cost of the work-life blend?
From unheard managers to caregiving strain, this week's signals show how personal circumstances are increasingly shaping the employee experience
Connecting the dots: Chicago makes the case for human-centred work
WORKTECH Chicago 2026 speakers placed humans at the centre of workplace evolution, exploring how to create places where employees can perform at their best
The return of the cubicle? How open-plan offices lost the plot
The concept of the office cubicle is re-emerging in workplace discourse as workers and companies reject noisy, open-plan layouts in favour of privacy, focus and personal comfort
Signal File: the human factor in the future of work
From AI-dependent bosses and a cooling job market to Gen Z quietly returning to the office, this week's signals show how personal behaviour is shaping the future of work
Signal File: a talent pipeline under strain
From record youth unemployment to a rapid skills inflation, this week's signals point to mounting pressure on the foundations of the future workforce
Signal File: the everchanging employment contract
From retirement anxiety and benefit cuts to changing hybrid expectations, this week’s signals show how the balance of responsibility between employers and workers continues to develop
Signal File: how health, care and connection are reshaping work
From menopause and childcare to social connection and sustainable workplaces, this week’s signals show how organisations are being pushed to align work with employees’ everyday lives
Action amplified: how leaders shape the experience of listening at work
In the third article of this series on workplace noise, expert Bill Schiffmiller explores the impact leaders have on enabling a culture of listening within the workplace
