health & wellbeing

How the hybrid model impacts connections between work and health

Hybrid working offers more choice to employees but is complex to manage. The second in an article series with Adrianse looks at the challenge of creating a more holistic connection between health and work

Tall order: the air-cleaning tree that reflects natural systems

Combining beauty and practicality, this sculptural installation to fix indoor air quality asks important questions about the future of environmental technologies

Are outdoor offices the future? The Nordics lead the way

Working outdoors would be considered a novelty for most of us, but research from Scandinavia suggests that more effort should be put into making it the norm

Health and work: can we design a more interconnected approach?

Workplace wellbeing has been moving up the agenda since the pandemic, but are we addressing the issue in sufficient depth? A new article series with Adrianse explores a more holistic framework for health and work

Psychology as a tool to manage mental resilience in the workplace

Just as people get given a computer to facilitate their work, so they should also receive tools to manage their mental health in the workplace, argues psychologist Sofia Viotti

New studies reveals noise as top source of dissatisfaction at work

What design factors impede professional performance in the workplace? Two new studies from field of applied psychology point the finger at a familiar culprit

Atoms and bits: San Francisco event brings digital and physical together

As Silicon Valley shapes up for the future of work, WORKTECH’s autumn 2023 San Francisco conference has plenty of new concepts to bring to the table

From compliance to inclusivity: embracing workplace accessibility for all

Are companies going far enough when it comes to workplace accessibility? They might be meeting minimum legal requirements, but companies should go above and beyond to be inclusive