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Neuroscience research supports designing to counter burnout
Can the design of the physical environment counteract exhaustion and anxiety at work? A new Dutch study on lighting levels adds to a growing body of evidence in the field
Do firms focused on healthy work perform better commercially?
A portfolio of 100 companies with the highest scores for wellbeing outperforms the market, confirming the message of a key report from the World Economic Forum and McKinsey
Light and day: the complexity of combining natural and artificial light
Circadian lighting is increasingly being used in offices to mimic the natural rhythms of daylight, but new research shows that supplementing natural light with electric sources is not easy to achieve
New US research on videoconferencing pinpoints poor experience
Virtual meetings can be tiring and distracting with a lack of spontaneous interaction. Researchers are trying to figure out ways to design a better user experience
Prosocial behaviour: design prompts that support citizenship
Work communities depend on people behaving in a civil way to each other. Research suggests that design can play a role in helping us get along – from use of plants, mirrors and scent to creating order
Why offering sabbatical leave can help to retain top managers
Burned out, bottle-necked or just plain bored? Taking a sabbatical could be a route to escape. A new study suggests that firms offering sabbatical leave fare better in recruiting and retaining talent
Why too many meetings could damage real connection at work
Company leaders are demanding more office time for employees but doing nothing to stop a damaging proliferation of pointless meetings. Will redefining ‘presence’ fix this culture problem?
Standing up for change: why an active workplace makes a difference
Research shows that supporting people to be more active in the workplace brings health and productivity benefits to the organisation. Is it time to activate the office?
