behaviour
The nine personas that sum up worker behaviour in the flexible era
As employers offer different configurations of remote, hybrid and office-based work, workers are behaving in many different ways too. New US research presents a set of personas that help figure out the puzzle
Shifting boundaries: the next frontier for office security
How offices are being utilised has shifted, but for many companies their access security has stayed the same. A new report from Brivo examines how to respond to security threats that have changed
Not so funny? AI safety conference hails new chatbot
Attendees at the first AI safety conference in the UK were surprised by Elon Musk’s announcement that an AI chatbot with a ‘sense of humour’ is in the works
Is the time now right for a ‘structured hybrid’ approach?
As organisations struggle with lost collaboration after the pandemic, a University of Toronto research study is seeking participating companies to explore the potential of a new model
Are outdoor offices the future? The Nordics lead the way
Working outdoors would be considered a novelty for most of us, but research from Scandinavia suggests that more effort should be put into making it the norm
Enhancing in-office attendance with intelligent lighting systems
The return to the office has been slow to gather pace. Can a lighting control system that interacts with workplace navigation help to maximise employee time spent in the office?
Psychology as a tool to manage mental resilience in the workplace
Just as people get given a computer to facilitate their work, so they should also receive tools to manage their mental health in the workplace, argues psychologist Sofia Viotti
Striking a balance: can we dose the right amount of light?
What is the ideal lighting that office workers should be experiencing? A leading lighting scientist explains the optimal light levels to sustain daytime alertness and prepare for the approaching night
