Has workplace design really reached a professional cul-de-sac?
The 25th anniversary of the launch of the landmark TV comedy The Office reminds us that, for all the advances in workplace design, we’re still trying to crack the connection to culture
Why the real AI revolution will be with facilities managers
Most attention in the workplace is fixed on what agentic AI might do for workflow and experience. But behind the scenes, a radical transformation of the FM discipline could be just as influential
How the metaverse came unstuck over the hardware of headsets
Could the real reason for Meta’s retreat from its vision for the metaverse be that people feel self-conscious wearing headsets and there is suspicion around sinister-looking goggles?
Joyless work: why culture matters to counter slump in engagement
Employee engagement is now at its lowest level since the pandemic according to Gallup. Could a better understanding how company culture is affected by hybrid work stem the tide of misery?
Working from home back on the agenda as energy crisis extends
As the US-Iran war sends shockwaves through global energy markets, could the relationship between autonomy and interaction in the workplace be about to change once again?
Heading for the exit: do RTO mandates target the wrong people?
Some large firms are leveraging strict return-to-office policies as a way to reduce headcount. But such a short-term strategy might be self-defeating when you lose the people you will need most
Handling hybrid: what design steps can heal a fractured culture?
The new year is seeing some familiar plotlines about return to office and the tension between technology and community. Insights from a new Stantec report shine a light on key challenges
2025 in commentary: a year of plotting, promises and patchy progress
As the curtain comes down on 2025, we reflect on a year of challenge and change in work and workplace through the lens of 12 comment pieces written by the WORKTECH Academy team
