Industry News: Is the Office Now Just One Big Conference Room?
byWhat the office offers that our homes do not, why the full ecosystem of work must be considered, and more news from around the web.
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Meta Wants To Fix Ongoing Zoom Fatigue — But You’ll Be Waiting A While
byThe metaverse is a virtual reality alternative to Zoom, but will it be the key to solving pervasive Zoom fatigue?
Instead Of Trying To Compete With The Home Office – Work With It
byWorkplace designs that emphasize employee choice and autonomy will find themselves ahead as organizations return to their offices.
The Outdoor Office Is Here To Stay: How To Create The Perfect Outdoor Living (And Work) Room
byMany homeowners depend on outdoor areas to provide an extension of living space, a peaceful retreat, a connection to nature, and now – a place to work.
Would You Give Your Staff The ‘Immersive Treatment’?
byImmersive technologies are finding their feet in the future of work. Tech writer Gemma Church explores how immersive technology is starting to impact the world of recruitment.
How Designers Can Set The Stage For A Flexible Future
byMark Adams & Amy Clark of SmithGroup share what’s working for their firm and clients as they continue to evolve to meet today and tomorrow’s needs.
Where Are They Now: SLAM Collaborative’s Mind the Gap
byWe checked back in with the SLAM Collaborative team to see what they are up to today and how their Next Work Environment Competition submission has evolved since last year.
Talent Will Not Be Local In The Future Of Work
byThe capability of companies to simply hire from wherever they want is currently available. Companies still hire employees closer to their offices at a substantially higher rate than potential employees that live further away.
A Company Should Never Stand Still, So Why Should Your Space?
byEmily Webster of ESI Design shares an experience design masterplan for creating a culture-driven workplace.
Three Key Lessons Learned on the Path to A Hybrid Workplace
byTammy Jones of Cushing Terrell shares three key learnings to consider when creating a hybrid work policy.
What’s Working? Post-Pandemic Presents New Realities & Opportunities for the Workplace
byRobin Weckesser of a3 Workplace Strategies shares some tips for a customized and strategic approach for the post-pandemic workplace.
Training and Development: A Valuable Tool in the Return-to-Office Push
byAs employees transition back to working in the office, HLW’s Evan Rusinowitz explores the benefits of improving post-pandemic training and development.