All Professional workplace articles
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ProfessionalBringing wellbeing to the fore
We often talk about how difficult it is to measure social value. This is especially true for mental health and wellbeing, yet almost every element of community development has a mental health and wellbeing component.
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ProfessionalThe catalyst of Covid-19 must bring a positive change to our offices
Covid-19 has been, and continues to be, a catalyst for change. At some point, life will settle into a new rhythm, which will come with its own challenges. As we grapple with hybrid ways of working, the pandemic has shown that our experiences have not been equal and has emphasised ...
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ProfessionalAccessibility issue highlighted by disability campaigners
Gaining access to residential and commercial properties is a problem for wheelchair-users despite legislation.
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ProfessionalThe key legal developments on the horizon this year
Linklaters looks ahead to the significant legal and business changes likely to shape the market in 2021
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OnlineCheck your ventilation system in your return to the workplace
As we continue to live in a Covid-19 world and more of us look to return to the office, occupiers want to ensure that their workplace is safe and hygienic for employees to return.
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OnlineCoded development
The new RICS “Code for leasing business premises 2020” has generated a good amount of publicity aimed at landlords and tenants. But what does the code mean for developers?
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ProfessionalMore help is needed if the hospitality sector is to recover
Hooray! Hospitality will be reopening in July. The nation can rejoice.
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ProfessionalRates liability may be mitigated during crisis
A legal exemption suggests that premises cannot be beneficially occupied.
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ProfessionalStaff safety and wellbeing top concerns for future workplace
Employers are transforming their offices to maximise advantages for every asset, including their people.
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ProfessionalTough projections
The impact of Covid-19 and social distancing measures has been devastating to the cinema industry. All screens are closed and income has reduced to zero. The industry is scrambling to establish what the future holds.
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ProfessionalWill the government’s restrictions on landlords be effective?
In response to the ongoing pandemic disruption across markets, the government has instituted a ban on commercial forfeiture for rent arrears. Yet for all the fanfare that greeted this announcement, the key question remains why?
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ProfessionalPandemic will accelerate the demand for flex office space
In a parallel with the 2008 financial crash, occupiers will be looking for variable rents and space on demand.
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ProfessionalHow should financial year-end reporting factor in Covid-19?
As uncertainty as to when business as usual will resume continues, one significant challenge is financial year-end reporting. For most organisations, the impact of Covid-19 could be a major factor influencing valuations in financial statements submitted under financial reporting standards.
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ProfessionalLockdown provides an opportunity to learn what your workers want
Leadership had begun to understand that dialling up employee experience was just as effective as bringing down costs. Concepts such as employee productivity, experience and wellbeing had crept into its purview.
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ProfessionalBusinesses need to prepare for a return to the workplace
Two experts in occupational and mental health share their views on how to get ready for the end of lockdown.
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ProfessionalIt is vital to balance work with family life
Flexibility, routine and creativity are some of the ways to cope in lockdown.
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ProfessionalCan signatures for deeds be witnessed via video conferencing
People have been creative in meeting the Land Registry’s continuing requirement for deeds to have a wet ink signature. For example, witnessing documents through windows.
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ProfessionalLockdown resulting in many tenants looking for alternative solutions
With lockdown in full effect, search volumes have steadily risen due to lease expiries, breaks and tenants unexpectedly downsizing or re-evaluating their needs.
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ProfessionalHow will the Covid-19 pandemic impact different asset classes?
The unprecedented disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is being felt across the industry. Real estate has always been a cyclical asset class subject to growth shocks, but the unique nature of this crisis is causing additional uncertainty.
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ProfessionalReplicating the office online is no easy task
Lockdown presents many challenges, but also opportunities for company culture.
