flexible working
Meanwhile workspaces: an emerging solution for the modern city?
How do you meet a desire for local, accessible workspaces? Underutilised land in cities might provide the answer, with meanwhile offices popping up all over London
Why laws enshrining working from home are a bad idea
If employees want to work from home, fair enough. But legal backing for that could increase loneliness and corporate surveillance, argues James Woudhuysen
Health-first workplace scores highly in US wellbeing poll
A survey of the American workforce from the International WELL Building Institute reveals that employers who prioritise health, diversity and inclusion fare best on staff loyalty and performance
Space for thought: are we ready for a brain-healthy workplace?
Designing workplaces to improve wellbeing is now standard practice. Much less common is looking at this topic through the prism of brain health. A study led by architect HSK shows the potential
How will Gen Z fare in 2023? Focus on providing an office
The status of Generation Z as ‘digital natives’ aligns them most closely with flexible working. But they are also pro-office and want a safe work environment that supports their mental health
There may be trouble ahead: what’s in store for 2023
A new report from lawyers Lewis Silkin identifies key change factors in the world of work and workplace, and predicts a darker mood in 2023
Career cushioning: why job-hopping resembles the dating game
This WORKTECH Academy briefing looks at two taboo subjects in the workplace – the rise of keeping your job options open and the need for flexible support for women experiencing the menopause
Will job losses in big tech companies call a halt to hybrid working?
An economic downturn in Silicon Valley could have unseen consequences for new ways of working as future-of-work pioneers take a tumble and shed jobs
