Culture
A decade of change: charting the path of evolution in the Middle East workplace
A decade after the inaugural Middle East workplace productivity study, new research by Workplaced reveals just how far the region has come – and where old challenges remain
From structured choice to strategic harmony: redefining hybrid work
As firms balance economic pressure with employee agency, the emerging challenge is how to design workplace strategies that unite culture, connection and operational efficiency
Post-perk culture: what really brings people back to the office?
As tax breaks on office snacks and coffee come to an end in the US, employers face a choice: cut back on the perks or invest in deeper forms of engagement and culture
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about the unseen forces reshaping work
From disengaged teams and emotionally exposed workplaces to boardrooms lacking digital fluency, this week’s stories highlight subtle cracks – and what it takes to lead in this landscape
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
RTO disconnect: how mandates are missing the mark
Does physical presence really equate to better collaboration and culture? Drawing on learnings from Taylorism, this article argues that RTO mandates risk overlooking the true drivers of workplace success
Revving up the return: four dimensions of workplace experience
As companies pull the levers of experience to bring people back to the office, what type of experience are they offering – and what they should be doing next? A new report provides answers
Japanese survey reveals motivated workers’ new expectations of the workplace
A study of 2,000 Tokyo employees reveals that stress levels, self-improvement and expectations of the office vary, based on whether they feel they are contributing to their company and society, and whether they aspire to do so in the future
