How Neurodiverse Is Your Workplace?

2022 saw a boost in neurodiverse employment, which will burgeon in the year ahead. But are office workspaces suited to support neurodiverse employees to do their best work? In this exclusive interview with Work In Mind, Sarah Payne, Head of Design at Kerr Office Group...

Introducing hotelification and its implications for workspace design in 2023

“For those with the autonomy to choose, colleagues coming to the office will do so with a particular purpose in mind”. Purposeful presence Purposeful presence, a concept coined in a recent Leesmans research report captures the 2022 sentiment of many employees. A trip...

The return of water cooler moments: workspace tips to enhance productivity in (and out) of the office

Back in the day when hybrid working was alien, water coolers were an office essential and water cooler moments an unconscious perk. Unplanned interactions with a colleague, whether making tea in the kitchen or in the corridor enroute to lunch, could often lead to...

“That’ll Do, Won’t Do”: Taking a fresh look at the Kerr Company Culture

Every organisation has a culture but it isn’t always easy to define ‘the way things are done around here’. Here at Kerr we’re confident of our strong culture, but we were also conscious that as experts in workspace design, we wanted to role model the best practice...

The Future of design is Neurodiverse: Inspiring divergent collaboration through design

Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of human cognition including conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia. Surprisingly, 1 out of 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, meaning over 14% of the population processes information and...

Why your workplace environment and culture are fundamental to helping colleagues learn and develop

2022 has certainly turned out to be the year of experimentation when it comes to ways of working. Although more and more workers are returning to the office in some form, it’s become clear that remote working and more flexible working options are here to stay. As...
The Future of the Workspace

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.

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?

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

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)

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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...