health & wellbeing
Scent from heaven: how different aromas affect our behaviour
Scentscapes are becoming more popular, but bringing the sensory dimension of smell into the office environment demands a subtle approach. A neuroscientist explains
Lost in space: time for indoor wayfinding to catch up with city
GPS systems have made getting lost when moving around outdoors something of an embarrassment. So why is it still so difficult to navigate the interiors of large buildings?
The next workplace priority: performance, wellbeing and learning
Gensler’s latest Global Workplace survey shines a light on how employees are adjusting their expectations to the new tools and priorities of work
Why having a sense of control over your environment matters
New research linking worker control over temperature to better mental health is the latest in a line of studies that show the benefits of giving employees more agency in the workplace
Standing up for change: why an active workplace makes a difference
Research shows that supporting people to be more active in the workplace brings health and productivity benefits to the organisation. Is it time to activate the office?
AI legislation: will new EU act protect or punish innovation?
The benefits of AI in the workplace have long been heralded, but what does new EU legislation mean for platforms like Chat GPT that have become workplace staples?
Home truths: the upsides and downsides of working from home
One-size-fits all has been discredited in office planning. So why is it still being applied to work from home? A new study suggests that individual homeworkers should be given more consideration
Mind games: wellbeing programmes that do little for employees
New research from the University of Oxford indicates that corporate mental health interventions for individuals have little or no effect. Where do employers go next?
