The average turnover rate for UK workers is 35%, highlighting the need for effective retention strategies. The Gensler UK Workplace Survey 2023 reveals that employees view more time in a well-designed workspace as crucial for maximising productivity.
The UK office market is under pressure to evolve. Long-term structural shifts in how people work, rising costs of occupancy, and the urgent need to meet national net zero targets are all contributing to a re-evaluation of what commercial space needs to deliver, and for whom. In this context, Tenant-Ready™ spaces are no longer a tactical lease-up solution. They’re becoming a core pillar of how landlords diversify their property portfolio, improve asset performance, and stay relevant in a marketplace defined by agility and sustainability.
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) legislation and market expectations have evolved rapidly, driven by global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequalities, and geopolitical instability.
The 2024 Workplace Health Report published by Champion Health, reported that 79% of employees considered their stress levels to be moderate to high at work, and 65% reported feeling anxious. According to a recent study, 68% of employees said an office relocation had a positive impact on them in the workplace, indicating the potential for an office relocation to reduce employee stress and anxiety, drive innovation, and open new opportunities for growth.
Welcome to Bentley Systems’ state-of-the-art innovation hub, located on the 43rd floor of 8 Bishopsgate. This groundbreaking space is a showcase of cutting-edge technology and sustainable design, blending functionality with innovation to create a truly immersive environment. Designed in close collaboration with Bentley’s innovation team, this workspace offers a dynamic and versatile setting, perfect for fostering creativity and collaboration.
Undertaking an office refurbishment can feel like a major challenge. Fundamentally changing and updating a space you and your team are intimately familiar with can be daunting and potentially disruptive. However, office refurbishment can also come with myriad benefits, some of which can be absolutely transformative for your business.
Dive into insights from The Workplace Summit 2023, where we unpack the future of work in a post-pandemic world. This article takes you through the shift towards flexible work models, the rising voice of employees, and a fresh focus on wellness, diversity, and green practices. Explore how blending digital and physical environments enhances knowledge sharing and learn about crafting workplaces that connect and inspire. Discover the transformation of workspaces where people, purpose, and place come together.
A recent study conducted by Max Fordham, commissioned by Workplace Futures Group, provides a thorough assessment of the embodied carbon involved in various internal wall build-ups, focusing specifically on office partitions.
