Culture
Breaking precedent: four ideas shaping London’s legal workplace
From AI and adaptable design, to evolving client expectations, London’s legal sector is changing, and fast. We explore the top themes from this year’s Future Legal Workplace London conference
Design across borders: why culture matters in workplace design
As workplace design becomes increasingly global, creating spaces that resonate culturally is a growing challenge. New research shows how cultural values can shape expectations of workspace design
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
