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The long frontier: designing workplaces for every stage in life
Inclusive workplace design should recognise that needs aren’t static, they evolve with time; creating adaptable environments that support wellbeing, comfort and accessibility across a longer working lifecycle
Price of perfection: the return of network-based recruitment economy
As AI-generated resumes make it harder for employers to separate genuine talent from polished prompts, the age-old job referral is making its comeback, offering something AI cannot: trusted human endorsement
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
The trust gap: is AI detection software the answer to building workplace trust?
With a third of employees admitting to use of unsanctioned AI to fulfil their role, how will the development of detection software restructure trust in the workplace?
Sensory touchpoint: a desk for the neurodiverse worker
Offices are suddenly awash with innovations designed to support the sensory and behavioural needs of neurodiverse employees. But what about the work desk itself?
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
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?
