Open minds: why curiosity should be designed into workspace
Two new research studies have reinforced what neuroscientists have known for a long time: curiosity is good for the brain and should be a key component of workplace performance
Design for civility: how to stop your colleagues behaving badly
In a challenging and uncertain world, ill will is spilling over into the workplace. A neuroscientist advises on the design decisions that can help ease the tension
Has the psychological contract with the workforce weakened?
To mark WORKTECH Academy’s tenth anniversary, this column looks at persistent themes over the past decade such as a worsening relationship between employers and employees
New research bolsters the case for neurobiophilic design
Neuroscientists have long made claims that greenery, daylight and natural materials can make spaces feel better to work in. New studies confirm the approach — and put a price tag on the benefits
Good for the mind: how biophilic design prompts sustainable action
A growing stack of research suggests that designing spaces around nature doesn't just make people happier and more productive, it makes them more likely to act sustainably too
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 complex cultural mix that influences our cognitive state
What mindset should designers be aiming to support? New research suggests that how we want to feel in the workplace is a stronger cultural indicator than how we currently feel
The golden rule of designing to prioritise people before technology
Don’t set ambient conditions for working with machines. People want to feel valued in the workplace, so why not treat them how you’d like to be treated yourself?
