Is time really your scarcest resource? Being knowledge workers, we spend most of our working hours processing information, solving problems and making decisions. These activities inevitably deplete our mental energy – ...
When looking around a workplace, either as residents or visitors, we tend to draw conclusions about the organisation using the space: Who are these people? What is important to them? ...
Prepare for cultural diversity With a distinct culture and a workplace that reflects this culture you are more likely to attract like-minded team members and clients, with aligned values and ...
We all have a creative streak in us, and the right work environment can help us bring it to the surface. But there are several common misconceptions about how office ...
Have you ever observed in what sort of environments you have the best thoughts? Most people rarely experience moments of clarity while staring at a computer screen, trying hard to ...
Last weekend, anticipating seeing the latest examples of workplace design, I visited several recently completed high profile workplace projects – opened up for the public during the Melbourne Open House ...
‘One of the best business decisions I’ve made was this office. It had a huge impact on sales, staff attraction, and – definitely – on productivity. Everyone here loves working ...
Conference tables are often seen as a symbolic item of a business, a piece of furniture which should reflect professionalism and quality, so usually a lot of effort and dollars ...
Positivity at work ‘I don’t care how happy my staff is, I just want them to get the job done…’ Until recently, positivity (or happiness) at work was commonly seen ...
Lost in the debates? Which design options and strategies would work best for your business? open plan or private offices? hot-desking or individually allocated desks? standing desks, treadmill desks or ...