Culture

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

Powering up: how to enable the workplace through digital transformation

A new report by Williams Lea examines the key technologies and vendors that are driving the modern workplace experience forwards

Talent magnet: Basel conference builds case for better office buildings

Switzerland already leads the world in attracting the best talent. But despite this accolade, its workplace community is not resting on its laurels, as WORKTECH Basel 2024 demonstrated