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The importance of a happy workforce in today's world
Over the last decade, there has been increasing attention on mental health and the benefits of proactively taking care of ourselves as individuals. Yet, the question remains whether it is important fo...
Busting the productivity myth behind flexible working
For a long time, employers have lived by the rule that the only way to measure worker productivity was through physical proximity. Noses were slightly turned up at the request of remote working, and w...
A new opportunity: how hybrid working is changing the office market
The pandemic caused panic in the real estate market. Suddenly, the rise of remote working threatened to disrupt forever the traditional ‘safe bet’ of a city centre office space. Even now, as the conve...
How three companies are putting their real estate savings to better use
Moving to a hybrid working model, whatever form that might take, has the potential to save firms up to 40% in real estate costs over 3 to 5 years - that’s according to Ben Rogoff, who runs the investm...
The 3 coolest workspaces in Istanbul
A city filled with culture and rich history, Istanbul has plenty to offer for both tourists and permanent residents - plus it has tons of cool workspaces too. Here are three of our favourites, all of...
Strapped for cash? How hybrid working could save your employees thousands
The financial benefits of reducing or eliminating entirely inner-city offices are clear for businesses. Global Workplace Analysis found that a typical employer will save $11,000 a year per employee th...
How does hybrid working fit into government policy?
When ex-Goldman Sachs banker and current chancellor Rishi Sunak followed the lead of the CEO of his old firm in encouraging employers to reopen offices, he based his argument on young people who, he s...
What will hybrid working do for the economy?
Unsurprisingly, the economy was hit hard by the pandemic. The UK entered a technical recession after the second quarter of 2020 saw a record fall of 20.4%, and recovery has been slow ever since. But w...