Culture
The big question: has hybrid work broken knowledge work?
German author and researcher Markus Albers warns that the digital promise of flexible work may be backfiring – and calls for a new narrative on what success really looks like
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about designing work that lasts
From onboarding and office architecture to AI’s emotional toll, this week’s signals highlight the systems, spaces and strategies shaping sustainable performance
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about evolving roles, reputations and resources
This week’s signals trace a shift in how we define value at work – from the perception of AI users to the convergence of HR and tech, and the circularity baked into design
Could mishandling middle managers be a counter-productive move?
Large firms are either slashing middle managers to create a leaner organisation – or leaving them to rot in challenging conditions. Neither approach is a recipe for success
Growing with purpose: how Clyde & Co scaled a global legal culture
From office culture to AI and mentorship, Clyde & Co chairman Michael Payton reflects on how legal workplaces must adapt without losing their core values
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about culture and engagement
From unsatisfied employees to autonomous AI workers, this week signals a growing gap between the systems we build and those they’re supposed to support
The Unworking podcast: is the legal sector playing catch-up?
In this episode of the Unworking Podcast, Darren Mitchell, chief operating officer of Simmons & Simmons, discusses how law firms are adapting to meet new worker expectations
Where next for diversity and inclusion as companies reverse policies?
The recent rollback of DEI policies inside large US multinationals has been jaw-dropping to observe. But an underlying commitment to inclusive principles can still shape how we view the world
