People
Post-effort paradigm: how uncoupling work and reward is reshaping culture
As the link between effort and reward unravels, organisations must rethink how they motivate people, structure progression, and create meaning in the workplace
Designing for diversity: how dynamic personas are reimagining the workplace
The latest episode of the Unworking Podcast with Dr. Imogen Privett delves deep into how dynamic personas can help design workplaces better suited for its ever-changing, complex users
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about where work is going
From employment misalignment to the impact of AI on trust and recruitment, this week's news roundup explores the key signals shaping the future of work, technology, and design
Demographic divide revealed with legal rulings on desks and tech
Two UK employment tribunals have punished companies for discrimination against older employees. But new research suggests that the youngest cohorts are the ones really struggling with wellbeing
Is Generation Z signalling the end of formal full-time employment?
From independent work to the allure of working from anywhere, the latest generation entering the workforce are turning their backs on traditional models of office work
Neuroscience research supports designing to counter burnout
Can the design of the physical environment counteract exhaustion and anxiety at work? A new Dutch study on lighting levels adds to a growing body of evidence in the field
Scaling hybrid: navigating a new landscape from employee to economy
From employee expectations to urban transformation, Leesman’s latest study looks at the impact of hybrid work from an individual, organisational and societal perspective
Do firms focused on healthy work perform better commercially?
A portfolio of 100 companies with the highest scores for wellbeing outperforms the market, confirming the message of a key report from the World Economic Forum and McKinsey
