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Biophilia might be one of the keys to wellbeing and productivity
Biophilic design is a powerful trend emerging in design and architecture in recent years. Biophilic design provides a new perspective that is based on the idea that human beings are living…
Maybe the time has come at last to shoot the workplace messenger
This article questions the content and direction of current workplace research work. It begins by recalling some of the pioneering work in workplace and the direction that that work set for…
The ambiance of ambience: How artificial intelligence changes occupant experience
Buildings are rapidly developing the ability to detect the presence of people and to respond to their needs and desires. A wealth of new technologies – including sensors, biometrics,…
Stories of place in the fourth industrial revolution: a review of “Life after…
"Life After Carbon" was important reading for the built environment profession even before October 8, 2018 – the day the United Nations issued a report prepared by world-leading scientists…
Life after Carbon: the next global transformation of cities
A new urban model is emerging worldwide – transforming the way cities design and use physical space, generate economic wealth, consume and dispose of resources, exploit and sustain the…
The power of deep engagement
Workplaces are more mission-critical and dynamic than ever before. But a workplace only exists to enable its users to be their most effective as they contribute to the success of their…
Data is not the new oil – experience is
Our ability to turn employee experience data into insight and knowledge has never been more important as this will allow us to design the right workplace experiences for the future.
Book Review: The Social Organization By John Ingham
Paul Carder reviews John Ingham’s new book The Social Organization
A new approach to organizing Human Resources Management
The triple-pillar mode, based on Dave Ulrich‘s role model, has now become widely accepted as an HR business model, particularly in large companies. It consists of three core areas: the HR…
Creating a workplace ecosystem: anticipating and managing unprecedented change
Organisations must blend the diverse skills and knowledge of FM, HR, IT, and Finance professionals to produce a complex ecosystem capable of sustained performance