Developers have overbuilt office and commercial space in US cities for decades. Now, in the wake of pandemic shutdowns, many downtowns face hard choices about the future.
Thermal discomfort is just another reason employees may prefer to continue teleworking.
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Employers can foster equity in the workplace by relaxing current dress codes or providing employees with individual thermostat control and other means to improve their comfort.
WeWork wanted to be a lot more than a shared workspace.
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Adam Neumann both controlled and managed the co-working company he founded in 2011. A finance scholar explains why that can be a serious problem in venture capital-backed startups.
An office open enough to bring you out in a cold sweat.
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Research shows that corporate wellness programs don’t really work. If companies want to boost employee health they should consider designing the workplace to encourage the right behaviour.
Most modern offices contain a surprising amount of harsh chemicals. If you’re heading back to work, check out our list of the best plants to clean the air (and reduce stress).
The use of big data at work could promote well-being – but only in very specific conditions.
While office workers often worry they sit too long while on the job, research suggests standing at work increases the risk of heart disease.
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Business Briefing: a better to design an office
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Research shows that many building codes don't designate the maximum number of people that should fit in an office, but that's not the only problem with standard office design.
Open-plan offices may seem like a good idea but research shows they have a negative effect on employees.
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An open-plan office is not all it’s cracked up to be but the alternative, segmented spaces, has its downsides as well.
Hot or not? Collaborative workspaces are increasingly common for offices, but also have implications for the employer and the employee.
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Office space is one of the largest costs associated with running a business, which is why hot desking, where employees choose from a selection of available work sites rather than having an assigned workspace…