March 2, 2013
Google and Yahoo office strategies teach us the value of the velvet glove
It’s a week now since the whole Yahoo-ha kicked off and since that time everybody has had their say on the matter including – refreshingly – those in the mainstream media. The story has followed its own narrative arc, from the initial gasps of horror at Yahoo’s audacious challenge to a cherished piece of contemporary received wisdom (coupled with the reminder that Yahoo still exists) to something more thoughtful and circumspect as we learned more about the thinking behind the decision.What has become apparent is that Yahoo’s actions were based on a tacit understanding that people work better on certain tasks when they are together.
March 5, 2013
Challenge for Ecobuild is reducing greenwash and white noise
by Mark Eltringham • Architecture, Comment, Environment, Facilities management, Workplace design
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