Sameness by Design: why do all workplaces look the same?
New research from Dr Agustin Chevez explores why workplaces today are converging around the same ideas, aesthetics and measures of success, and argues that sameness might not always be a bad thing
Sensory touchpoint: a desk for the neurodiverse worker
Offices are suddenly awash with innovations designed to support the sensory and behavioural needs of neurodiverse employees. But what about the work desk itself?
The self-adapting workplace: from data-rich to insight-ready offices
Can a workplace truly be self-adapting? A new report by VergeSense and WORKTECH Academy explores what it takes for offices anticipate change rather than just record it
Signal file: where is AI governance falling behind?
From AI-driven layoffs and shadow AI risk to mounting infrastructure costs and office mandates, this week's signals examine who is accountable when technology shapes decisions about work
Workspace design leader Design Alphabet becomes Global Partner
How will our places and spaces develop as the dynamics of work evolve at pace? Design Alphabet has become a Global Partner of WORKTECH Academy to share its wealth of ideas and insights
Samples to systems: how AI is reshaping design decisions
The specification process is evolving from a manual exercise into a digitally connected ecosystem shaped by AI, data and material transparency, according to flooring manufacturer Mohawk Group
Capital Group: evolving legacy space through pilot programs
Capital Group’s pilot-first workplace strategy shows how testing before investing can transform long-established offices into spaces that work for people
Signal file: the shifting sands of rebuilding trust at work
From AI distrust and changing management roles to new approaches to retention and employee support, this week’s signals explore how organisations are rethinking trust and value in the workplace
