Atoms and bits: San Francisco event brings digital and physical together

As Silicon Valley shapes up for the future of work, WORKTECH’s autumn 2023 San Francisco conference has plenty of new concepts to bring to the table

Bursting the bubble: Japan’s office market set to contract

Ever-rising demand for office space in cities like Tokyo seemed to defy economic reality. But now Japan is set for a painful period of decline and readjustment according to a new study

New York state of mind: experts set to explore big ideas at 2023 conference

Talking tech, trends and transformation, this year’s WORKTECH New York 2023 event looks at the future of work from many angles. Are you ready for an asynchronous, deconstructed and transparent future?

Are workplace superapps the next go-to tool for the workplace?

Workplace superapps are on the rise, but how are they serving the work ecoystem? A combination of complete integration and personalisation will make these tools indispensable, says a new CXApp report

How poor environmental quality threatens employee health

The standard of environmental quality in the workplace could be affecting individual and company performance far more than we think. A new guide from AECOM explores the key factors

New insights into inclusive design for complex buildings

Architectural firm HOK has extended its focus on designing for neurodiversity from the workplace to a range of other environments including science labs, sports venues, airports and courtrooms

Madrid named hottest place to work among major world cities

The Spanish capital takes the top spot with the most extreme urban island heat effect according to a new survey from Arup. Digital modelling is proposing ways to bring city-centre temperatures down

Why Tokyo’s young workers are turning to satellite offices

The Japanese workplace has gone through major changes in the wake of the pandemic. Now a new research study shows that satellite offices are on the rise in the Tokyo region