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03 June 2025
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04 June 2025
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09 June 2025
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11 June 2025
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From The Top

June 5, 2025

The enduring allure of workplace bullshit

The sleep of reason and workplace bullshitAlthough the legend of Faust is one of the Germanic world’s foundational narratives, its archetypes and themes were already established by the time Goethe codified them in his 1808 play. They have since become universal. The idea that somebody would sell their soul to the Devil to gain something or rid themselves of unhappiness is as resonant now as it was in Renaissance Europe. It has inspired books films and artists to such an extent that its derivatives now have their own Wikipedia page. More →
by Mark Eltringham

June 2, 2025

Researchers call for paternity leave reform in face of low uptake

Academics from the University of Bath plan to set out what they say are improvements to the system of Shared Parental Leave in the UK, ahead of what is claimed to be the world’s first ‘Dad Strike’ on 11 June in London and Edinburgh. The protest, timed just ahead of Father’s Day, is a call to action for urgent reform of the UK’s paternity leave system. Research by lobby group The Dad Shift and Shaun Davies MP claims that just 3 percent of the UK’s £3.3 billion parental leave investment supports fathers. More →
by Neil Franklin

May 30, 2025

Growing demand for homes and lab space may be met by repurposing vacant offices

Rather than retrofitting secondary vacant offices, landlords are converting them into homes and life sciences laboratoriesA growing mismatch between supply and demand in the housing and life sciences sectors is fuelling a wave of office conversions across the UK, as developers seek to repurpose outdated vacant offices to meet changing needs, according to a new report from CBRE. According to the real estate firm, the rise in hybrid and remote working has left a significant volume of secondary office space vacant, with many buildings no longer fit for modern corporate requirements. Rather than invest in costly retrofitting, landlords and investors are increasingly exploring conversion opportunities – particularly into residential units and life sciences laboratories. More →
by Neil Franklin

May 30, 2025

How BPO enables business flexibility in rapidly changing global markets

What was once viewed as a cost-cutting tool, BPO has evolved into a strategic advantage, providing businesses with the flexibility they require to remain competitive and resilient during volatile periods.Global markets are changing at an unprecedented rate due to economic uncertainty, shifting consumer behavior, and technological breakthroughs. Businesses must be agile and able to adapt to market changes. This is where Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) comes in. What was once viewed as a cost-cutting tool has evolved into a strategic advantage, providing businesses with the flexibility they require to remain competitive and resilient during volatile periods. More →
by Freddie Steele

May 28, 2025

The amenity trap: why more isn’t always better

In a competitive market with a growing focus on employee experience, landlords are under pressure to differentiate their buildings, and amenity is often the tool of choice. But more isn’t always better.Over the past decade, amenity has evolved from a ‘nice to have’ to a key part of any office building strategy. In a competitive market with a growing focus on employee experience, landlords are under pressure to differentiate their buildings, and amenity is often the tool of choice. But more isn’t always better. The most successful amenity strategies aren’t defined by volume, novelty, or trend. They’re defined by relevance: to the building, the occupier, and the wider market context. When poorly thought through, amenity can become a sunk cost. When well-executed, it can drive rental growth, increase tenant satisfaction, and support leasing velocity. More →
by James Mohsen

News

June 2, 2025

Researchers call for paternity leave reform in face of low uptake

by Neil Franklin

May 30, 2025

Growing demand for homes and lab space may be met by repurposing vacant offices

by Neil Franklin

May 28, 2025

How you handle your home life is reflected in how you handle your work life

by Neil Franklin

May 28, 2025

Furniture Makers organising fifth conference for HR professionals

by Freddie Steele

May 27, 2025

Gallup report suggests that firms and their employees are not on the same page when it comes to AI

by Neil Franklin

May 26, 2025

Younger people increasingly willing to give up remote work for secure work, study suggests

by Neil Franklin

May 26, 2025

Workforce pressures spark calls for merger between HR and IT functions (say IT bosses)

by Neil Franklin

May 20, 2025

Online gig economy is failing to meet even the most basic labour standards

by Neil Franklin
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Comment

June 5, 2025

The enduring allure of workplace bullshit

by Mark Eltringham

May 28, 2025

The amenity trap: why more isn’t always better

by James Mohsen

May 12, 2025

The shattering of self-image can be a very serious matter

by Mark Eltringham

May 12, 2025

Is anyone really thinking about the future beyond what happens next?

by Stephanie Fitzgerald

May 9, 2025

Ping pong, perks, pizza and beanbags won’t get you a better workplace culture

by Daniel Snell

May 5, 2025

Office design and the office market are not what you might be led to believe

by Mark Eltringham

April 30, 2025

The world needs amazing leaders like never before. But where are they?

by Dana Maor

April 30, 2025

Co-working spaces bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities

by Mariachiara Barzotto
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Features

May 19, 2025

Clerkenwell Design Week 2025 will testify to the reinvention of the office design sector

by Freddie Steele

March 12, 2025

Genuinely unmissable workplace events are thin on the ground. The Workspace Design Show is one of the best

by Mick Jordan

January 22, 2025

The constant craving to put numbers on working relationships

by Mark Eltringham

December 20, 2024

Workplace politics: When free speech becomes a faux pas

by David Browne

December 5, 2024

Measuring and rewarding what people do at work? It’s a rat trap, baby, and you’ve been caught

by Mark Eltringham

November 4, 2024

Is salutogenic design the next big issue for the workplace?

by Mark Eltringham

October 29, 2024

Why does colour psychology make so much difference to us?

by Abi Eskdale

October 7, 2024

Office design goes to the movies

by Mark Eltringham
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April 16, 2025

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December 18, 2024

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November 19, 2024

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October 22, 2024

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August 30, 2024

New issue of Works Magazine just for you (and in perfect time for your return to work)

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August 6, 2024

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July 24, 2024

How do you encourage people to spend more time in the office? Find out in our special report

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Company News

May 30, 2025

How BPO enables business flexibility in rapidly changing global markets

by Freddie Steele

May 26, 2025

Leading UK practice tp bennett acquires Dubai-based design consultancy Bluehaus

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May 20, 2025

The Furniture Makers’ Company announces Design Guild Mark 2025 holders

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May 9, 2025

Journal of Biophilic Design to launch Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub at Clerkenwell Design Week

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May 1, 2025

Giant digital artwork will Illuminate THE MART’s Facade during NeoCon

by Freddie Steele

April 29, 2025

Pace from Profim. Where design meets human-centred innovation

by Neil Franklin

April 28, 2025

Workspace Design Show returns to Amsterdam with a new, future-focused agenda

by Freddie Steele

March 31, 2025

Important eye care habits professionals should practice in 2025 and beyond

by Freddie Steele
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Featured

  • The enduring allure of workplace bullshit

    The enduring allure of workplace bullshit

  • Researchers call for paternity leave reform in face of low uptake

    Researchers call for paternity leave reform in face of low uptake

  • Growing demand for homes and lab space may be met by repurposing vacant offices

    Growing demand for homes and lab space may be met by repurposing vacant offices

  • How BPO enables business flexibility in rapidly changing global markets

    How BPO enables business flexibility in rapidly changing global markets

  • The amenity trap: why more isn’t always better

    The amenity trap: why more isn’t always better

  • How you handle your home life is reflected in how you handle your work life

    How you handle your home life is reflected in how you handle your work life

  • Furniture Makers organising fifth conference for HR professionals

    Furniture Makers organising fifth conference for HR professionals

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