behaviour
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
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
