Mayors in five US cities join drive to cool urban districts
As high temperatures create an urban heat island effect in many places this summer, the mayors of five American cities have signed up to an initiative to cool urban spaces by installing ‘smart surfaces’
How to use space optimisation data to reduce office costs
A tougher economic climate means businesses are on the hunt for space cost savings based on smart data analytics, as the second in our article series with Deskbird explores
Why neither space nor tech can really solve hybrid meetings
As companies struggle to provide digital equality in the hybrid work era, are we looking at the challenge from the wrong angle? Canada’s ET Group believes the answer lies with underlying organisational culture and behaviours
Major McKinsey study calls on cities to adopt hybrid model
A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute insists that the trend to hybrid work is permanent and says that cities can combat rising urban vacancy rates in office and retail by adopting more flexible approaches themselves
Space optimisation: what is it and why is it important right now?
As companies adapt their workplaces for hybrid work, space optimisation is a key priority. But what is it all about and how can technology help? A new article series in collaboration with Deskbird explores the subject
Unlocking the potential of your space: data and real estate
How can we use technology to make better use of our office space? Companies the world over are currently asking this the question. A WORKTECH Webinar in partnership with Zapfloor explores the key issues
Asleep at the wheel: why napping at work could become new norm
New research suggests that taking regular naps during the day can have a positive impact on overall brain health, so should workplaces encourage employees to sleep on the job?
Ready for hybrid? Try the Modern Work Readiness Score
As new ways of working reshape the office landscape, how do companies know if they’re going in the right direction? A new tool by technology firm Crestron aims to provide some guidance
