Culture
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
UK government backs right for flexible working
New legislation introduced in the UK offers employees the right to request flexible working from their first day in the job, as policy starts to align with new ways of working
Learn from the lighting experts: podcast series shines a light
A podcast series from Signify tackles every topic in lighting from the history of lighting design to the intricacies of how your lights stay connected
Co-design cities with young people in mind to improve mental health
Young people must be given a greater role in designing future cities so that their wellbeing and mental health can be prioritised, a new paper states
One year on: four-day working week pilot in UK proves a success
Nine out of ten of the organisations that participated in the UK’s largest ever pilot of the four-day working week have retained the policy one year on, according to new research
Architects and AI: two in five practices already embracing the future
A new survey from the Royal Institute of British Architects discusses how artificial intelligence is poised to transform the profession. But more education and investment is required to make the leap
Why London still leads the way: is this the unsinkable city?
Despite fire, flooding, plague and political missteps, the UK’s capital shows no signs of slowing down any time soon as it retains its position as a global power
What’s in store for 2024? Forecasts focus on transition
If 2023 was a year in which attempts to establish a new normal in the workplace were undermined by uncertainty, 2024 promises a keener focus on key themes, say forecasts for the year ahead