Stress levels are on the rise, but what we really want to know is whether workplace design can help us ease the pressure and, in turn, prevent burnout. Scientific research suggests that it can. Being stressed occasionally is part of being human, and it has been so since our very first moments as a species. Our minds and bodies have developed systems for dealing with being stressed that have repercussions for our psychological and physical health. A consequence of being stressed in the modern workplace is ‘burnout’ – fine-tuning design practices can make stressing out and burning out less likely.

Prioritising employee mental health has become essential in today’s workplace. Even before the pandemic, nearly 15% of workers experienced mental health issues, with 13% of sickness and absences linked to these conditions, according to the Mental Health Foundation.

For several years, data and analytics have been reshaping industry competition and the core businesses of many organisations.

According to a recent survey from Honeywell, 72 per cent of workers are worried about the effects of poor air quality on their wellbeing, however many feel that they don’t receive enough information from their employers.

It’s an undeniable and tangible fact that loneliness is detrimental to your mental health and wellbeing, as well as your physical health.

In collaboration with JLL, Savills, and London & Oriental, we designed a Tenant-Ready™ space at Buckingham Green’s Tower building, blending luxury with sustainability. The space features recycled materials, such as worktops made from yoghurt pots and stools from beer factory waste, alongside reconfigurable furniture for flexibility.

We spoke with our Founder and CEO, Toby Benzecry, to share findings from his research and provide insights on the changing role of the office.

Since Cushman & Wakefield’s publication of “Workplace Ecosystems of the Future” in early 2021, much of the world finds itself in a different place relative to the global pandemic. Variants continue to impact communities—certainly no one has declared victory. Still, in many locations, life looks and feels closer to life before 2020.

Relocating to a new office isn’t always straightforward. Getting it right takes a great deal of planning and preparation, but the question for most businesses is, where do you start? We understand better than anyone the complexities of moving (which isn’t as simple as packing and unpacking – trust us!), which is why we’ve prepared a handy step-by-step guide to help you understand the process.