Improving working lives – how Kerr’s design strategy creates workspaces that support productivity
With Gen-Z team members now joining millennials and Gen-X in the workplace, designers are now challenged to deliver office environments that are inclusive for diverse teams. For an office design to truly be a force for good, it must be thoughtful, well-considered,...
The Future of the Workspace
As we head into another lock down and finding ourselves being instructed to work from home, it’s no surprise to find that feelings of frustration and concern and the consistent wondering, “when this will all end and when will things return to ‘normal?’’’...
Sitting comfortably? It is more important than you think.
Economists have long since predicted the arrival of the 15 hour work week, as technological advances make the conventional 9 to 5 grind a thing of the past Of course, in the age of COVID-19 organisations have been forced to abandon traditional ways of working in...
Has the world of work really changed?
The world of work has been turned on its head. The challenges the world is facing currently has brought about a paradigm shift in how businesses and people work. It is causing organisations to totally rethink how they use space and the role of the ‘workplace’ in both...
COVID-19 and the workplace: A message from our Managing Director
In a time of disruption and uncertainty, businesses are having to adapt fast to the rapidly evolving economic and political climate. As experts in workplace strategy and design, we are very aware of the changing nature of work and the everchanging requirements of the...
Ten shifts for 2020: The future of work (Part 1)
We’re always seeking out the most up-to-date research and insight to support our workplace design offering, ensuring we are always providing clients with solutions that are fit-for-purpose and enhance an organisation and its’ people at the most strategic level. This...
What makes a high-performing workplace?
Where do you start when trying to create a high-performance workplace? Recent research has discovered that key to establishing a high performing workplace is through establishing a high-development culture, where the growth of individuals is highly valued....
Office Perks in 2020
Some might consider ‘office culture’ as just another buzz phrase, thrown around by corporations trying to give themselves a human touch. But establishing a positive office culture is actually a crucial part of successful organisations. Gone are the days of ping-pong...
The business case for investing in your workspace
It is becoming harder to ignore the role that workspace design plays in business and personal productivity. In the property industry this is manifesting itself in increased tenant demand for on-site amenities, high-specification common areas and super-fast...
Is agile working?
Flexible working. Activity-based working. Remote working. Unassigned seating. Recognise these office design buzzwords? Has your company embraced any of these concepts in order to create an environment that supports you to be happier, healthier and more productive?...
The big business of coworking
The big business of coworking Currently preparing to make its initial public offering, coworking giant WeWork is presently valued at of $47 billion. With over 5,000 staff in 280 locations, across 86 cities in 32 countries the rapidly growing business is a force to be...
Who cares about workplace wellbeing?
Workplace wellbeing. A growing trend that has no doubt been doing the rounds in your office. Whilst not an entirely new concept, this focus on the needs and general wellbeing of staff is dominating office culture and changing the way that people work in offices across...