Urban utopia: where are the world’s most liveable cities?

On the release of a report into the world’s most liveable cities, we take a look at the shifts cities have experienced in the wake of the pandemic and how this might affect the future of work

Metaverse into reverse: the new technology taking a tumble

Attempts to drum up excitement for the metaverse risk falling flat – even with Apple’s new product launch. When will the workforce show interest in the tool touted as the future of the workplace?

Equality and diversity initiatives failing LGBT+ employees

New research suggests that companies are not working hard enough to make the workplace an accepting and supportive environment for LGBT+ staff

Issues with air quality? Incoming innovation is set to reassure

Air quality is an increasing concern for individuals and companies alike but new products that look at putting people’s minds at ease are about to hit the market

Deep-dive on data: ESG strategies for the built environment

A new report takes an in-depth look at how facilities management can lead the way in achieving ESG targets, exploring the role of data collection in the built environment

How economic instability is driving change in Nordic workplace

A new survey from Swedish facilities firm Coor suggests that economic conditions in the Nordic region have influenced a range of decisions from reducing energy use to returning to the office

Future life-science workplace under scrutiny over sustainability

A report by JLL examines the pathway for life-science company offices to reach net zero, setting out the roles and responsibilities of developers and landlords as well as occupiers to achieve this goal

Speaking sense: translation tech gets an international upgrade

English may be the dominant language of the business world but are local cultures being eroded by company edicts to speak it? Technology offering high-quality translation in real-time offers a solution