Hybrid working businesses say they are more optimistic about their future profitability
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by Neil Franklin
5d ago
A new poll from flexible office provider International Workplace Group (IWG) claims that businesses operating with a hybrid working model are significantly more optimistic about growth in the year ahead than those which do not offer employees flexibility about where they work. This follows a spate of so-called return-to-office-mandates from major corporates including Amazon and […] The post Hybrid working businesses say they are more optimistic about their future profitability appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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When it comes to business change, persistence eats resistance for lunch
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by Jennifer Bryan
1w ago
People’s favourite word in change is RESISTANCE.  We seem to not be able to talk about it enough.  The problem is that many times, the thought of resistance stops us from doing something because we are either afraid of it or just don’t want to deal with it and this causes big problems for us […] The post When it comes to business change, persistence eats resistance for lunch appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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HLW announces three new managing partners as part of new leadership team
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by Freddie Steele
1w ago
Design and architecture practice HLW has announced a new Global Leadership Team as the firm enters its 140th year. Established in 1885, HLW has been led by partnership since 1900, when founder Cyrus Eidlitz joined with Andrew McKenzie to pioneer the design of a new building typology. From that foundation, the firm has grown into a […] The post HLW announces three new managing partners as part of new leadership team appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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Demand for high quality office space continues to grow worldwide, and so do its costs
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by Neil Franklin
1w ago
Rents for prime office space across the globe rose by 0.3 percent and fit out costs by 0.2 percent in the final quarter of 2024, says Savills, as demand for top quality office space continues to grow in many markets around the world. According to Savills in its latest quarterly Prime Office Costs report, in […] The post Demand for high quality office space continues to grow worldwide, and so do its costs appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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Getting Zoom fatigue? Chances are you’re tired of looking at yourself
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by Marvin Gort
1w ago
The rise of virtual meetings has transformed workplace communication, offering flexibility and global connectivity. However, this shift has not come without challenges, particularly in the form of virtual meeting (VM) fatigue, commonly referred to as “Zoom fatigue.” A new study published in the journal PLOS One examines how facial appearance dissatisfaction, impression management behaviours, and […] The post Getting Zoom fatigue? Chances are you’re tired of looking at yourself appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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Take up of flexible office space hits highest levels since 2019
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by Neil Franklin
2w ago
Research from Savills and its specialist firm Workthere claims that take-up of flexible office space from operators across the UK reached just over 1.06 million sq ft in 2024, which is the highest level since 2019 and 12 percent above the total reached in 2023. In line with this growth, Workthere suggests that transaction levels […] The post Take up of flexible office space hits highest levels since 2019 appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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We need to address the UK’s creative skills shortage 
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by Chris Meredith
2w ago
The UK’s creative industries, from film and television to the dynamic video game sector, are cultural flagships and economic cornerstones. Valued at £125 billion annually, the creative industries are named one of the UK government’s eight growth-driving sectors in its Industrial Strategy. Yet, a significant obstacle looms over their continued success: a persistent and growing […] The post We need to address the UK’s creative skills shortage  appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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CIFF Guangzhou creates a new ecosystem of sustainable office and commercial space
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by Freddie Steele
2w ago
After the remarkable success of the March 2024 edition, CIFF Guangzhou is preparing to unveil an even more innovative chapter in March 2025, welcoming global furniture industry leaders to the Canton Fair Complex, with the Office and Commercial Space sector poised to redefine workplace environments for the future. The timing of the 55th CIFF Guangzhou […] The post CIFF Guangzhou creates a new ecosystem of sustainable office and commercial space appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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Furniture Makers to hold next sustainability event focussed on material choices
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by Freddie Steele
2w ago
The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is hosting its next sustainability event focussed on examining some of the established and widely used materials in the furniture and furnishings sector. The seminar, which is sponsored by the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP), Ocee & Four Design, […] The post Furniture Makers to hold next sustainability event focussed on material choices appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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Demand for commercial property investment jumped in last quarter
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by Marvin Gort
2w ago
There has been a significant surge in demand for commercial property investment, reflecting a marked recovery in the sector, according to a new report from Rightmove. The platform attributes this rise to recent interest rate reductions by the Bank of England, which have made investment opportunities more affordable and appealing. Rightmove’s Quarterly Commercial Insights Tracker, […] The post Demand for commercial property investment jumped in last quarter appeared first on Workplace Insight ..read more
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