Returning To The Office: Are We Asking the Right Questions?
HOK’s Kay Sargent explores why companies are struggling with finding the right balance with their return to the office strategy.
2021 Trends: Reimagining an Ecosystem for Work
HOK’s Kay Sargent kicks off our 2021 trends series exploring why we must evolve beyond the notion of the office to reimagining an ecosystem for work.
12 Days of Trends: Gig Pool / Just-in-Time Staffing
Kay Sargent believes that as labor shortages intensify, companies will increasingly consider part-time workers to meet current and future staffing demands.
It’s Time for a Workplace Attitude Adjustment
Creating a curated workplace experience, where everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and engaged.
Global CRE Challenges and Opportunities
HOK’s Kay Sargent shares lessons from her years as a workplace strategist, designer, and road warrior.
The Challenge and Promise of the Vertical Campus
Find out why the vertical campus is the natural outcome of both urban regeneration and new city development.
Google Didn’t “Get it Wrong”: A Deeper Look into that Recent WaPo Piece about Open Offices
In the wake of the latest diatribe against open office plans, Kay Sargent, director of workplace strategies for Lend Lease, says the vitriol is misguided.
Future-Proofing the Office (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on how to future proof your office.
Future-Proofing the Office (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on how to future proof your office.
A Pivotal Shift: Scalable Workplaces
How does a firm determine the appropriate actions for a unique situation? What changes must be made, and why? Since real estate costs are a big item on the expense sheet, a company must understand both its current situation and where it needs–â€Âand wants–â€Âto be.
A holistic approach is essential.
A Pivotal Shift: Sustainable Workplaces
Companies rebuilding or modifying their work environments with an eye on the future will continue to move away from dedicated offices and workstations.
A Pivotal Shift: Generational Workplaces
Today’s workplace must be leaner, meaner, and more efficient in providing the necessary resources for a staff forced to work smarter and harder.