All Professional workplace articles – Page 2
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Offices of the future should be designed to be flexible
An architect and a developer share their views on the impact of the pandemic on the way we work and live.
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The hospitality industry has been hit hard by lockdown
The hospitality industry is a huge part of the UK, both economically and as the backdrop to our memories and experiences. Recent growth has seen our dining scene become one of (if not the!) best in the world.
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It’s as important now as ever to manage energy use
Utilities management may not be top of the list of challenges property managers face, but it is still important.
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How are local authorities holding their meetings during lockdown?
In early April, regulations were drawn up to change the time, frequency and location of local authority meetings so as to allow for local governance to become virtual.
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Landlords should make plans to cope with distressed assets
Many tenants are currently struggling to pay rents, but there are steps landlords can take to cope with the tough times.
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What place will forfeiture have once Covid-19 moratorium is over?
Under section 82 of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the government introduced a moratorium on new forfeitures. The measure is only temporary and the situation could become more complicated for tenants and landlords alike.
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How crash course in WFH will affect future of office design
Although we may only be in the early stages of a substantial period of working from home (WFH), clients and designers are already contemplating the lasting impact of Covid-19 on how we think about and design physical office space.
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Flex working is key issue for new Women in Property chair
Flexible working helps retain staff and supports women at the vital mid-career point, says Monica Green
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New development approaches are not always the answer
Evolving existing shell-and-core techniques could create more adaptable and greener office buildings
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Design for a healthier life can be built into the workplace
Medibank project in Melbourne shows how the concept of health-based working can benefit employees
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Trust and wellbeing underpin successful flexible working
Some employees who work flexibly feel they do not enjoy the same opportunities as those based in the office
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Staff need degree of control to counter workplace stress
Hot-desking and open-plan spaces are detrimental to the productivity and mental health of many workers
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A focus on the fundamentals will keep employees happy
Research gives employers and property teams a list of components that are vital to employee experience
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Fitwel offers new standard to improve employee wellbeing
Certification show firms are taking link between occupant health and business performance seriously
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WeWork woes highlight need for rethink of leasing model
Management agreements or turnover leases are viable alternatives to the traditional approach
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It is time to reap the myriad benefits of healthy design
As graduates move into the workplace, healthy office environments will become more important than ever
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Knowledge clusters create a new science of office design
Research-based industries are looking to replicate the success of flexible, innovative urban workspaces
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Build wellness into design at the start for a happy workforce
Creating workplaces that are centred on people is not just desirable, it also makes good business sense
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Office size has less impact on staff wellbeing than we think
Research suggests other factors such as configuration and variety of space are more important to employees
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One size does not fit all when it comes to workplace design
Office environments should be less about beanbags and more about stability, mentoring and encouragement