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Why is full-time office work flatlining despite strict mandates?

Evidence suggests that the return to office is stalling, but leaders will miss a trick this autumn if they obsess on RTO policies and not on practices that really improve the work environment

How biophilia supports wellbeing in virtual reality environments too

The restorative power of biophilic design has long been evidenced in the academic world and implemented in the professional one. New research suggests it works equally well in VR

Good day, bad day: building an index of individual flourishing at work

Can a new metric for ‘human flourishing’ help us design the high-performance offices of the future? A keynote by architect David Dewane at WORKTECH Chicago 2025 suggests it just might

How to bridge the gap between base build and fit-out in smart buildings

There’s currently a disconnect between shell & core and fit-out that results in buildings that fall short of their digital promise. It’s time to embed digital strategy more fully in the development process       

All together now: designing for a neurodiverse workforce

New research from the UK sheds light on a complex subject that is increasingly necessary to address as organisations seek to create a more inclusive workplace

The light that connects: highlights from Signify’s podcast series

A podcast series from Signify tackles key topics in lighting from the history of lighting design to the intricacies of how your lights stay connected

Collaboration reimagined: five trends to watch in the workplace

New technologies, hybrid models and shifting employee expectations are altering how we collaborate at work. A new report from Avocor maps out some key changes

Designing neuroinclusive workplaces: how to get started

Many companies have a desire to create a flourishing workplace for all but are struggling to make it happen. A new book by Kay Sargent of architects HOK demystifies the process