Workplace 2021 - thoughts
Scott Wardlaw Scott Wardlaw

Workplace 2021 - thoughts

There is an emerging opportunity to use workplace design to promote a holistic state of well-being for people at work. When organisations provide work environments that support user control, natural elements and daylight, and changing postures, they directly address the physical and psychological health of people—enhancing engagement, creativity, innovation, and retention. As the boundaries between life and work increasingly begin to blur, the workplace is beginning to take on a new role, that of community, a town hall if you like, a place where an organisation's people congregate, socialise and build relationships rather than simply work. Efficient production simply becomes a positive inevitable outcome of such communities.

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The Post Covid-19 Workspace
Scott Wardlaw Scott Wardlaw

The Post Covid-19 Workspace

As we begin to optimistically look forward to a transition out of the Covid-19 pandemic, landlords and tenants are understandably anxious about how to manage a return to the workplace in 2021.  This guide is intended as a suggested high level approach to mindfully integrating your workforce back into a communal working environment.  It will discuss how to prepare for change, how to engage with your staff positively and the impact that solutions may have on the workspace.  Finally, the guide provides a brief checklist to assist with your reintegration.

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A guide to Space Rationalisation
Scott Wardlaw Scott Wardlaw

A guide to Space Rationalisation

The current challenging economic climate, compounded by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, has focused many businesses to reappraise their operating models and workplace models alike. Space rationalisation programmes are an impactful tool to assist businesses and decision makers in how best to optimise their workplace and operating strategies following the rise and apparent success of remote working practices. The workplace is after all, second only in value to a firm's people as an asset.

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Office Design 2021
Scott Wardlaw Scott Wardlaw

Office Design 2021

Lockdown restrictions brought about by Covid-19 have resulted in many of us working from home over the last 6 to 9 months. It is also looking increasingly likely that this scenario will be prevalent well into 2021. The advantages to the Employee have been well documented, with many reporting improvements in health and well-being, enjoying increased opportunities for exercise, no commute, and an improved work life balance. Studies have indicated that 88% of employees would prefer working from home at least 2 days per week.

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