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‘Rethinking the Workspace’ – Top Five Fit Out Trends in 2021

At the start of 2020, nothing could have prepared us for what the world was soon to experience. The COVID-19 pandemic’s profound impact on daily life, society, and businesses, forced many of us into lockdown and to work from home. As we look ahead to 2021, with the hope a new vaccine will reduce the infection rates and allow more people to return to workplaces, the impact of the pandemic is clearly embedded in next year’s fit out and workplace trends. .

Nicola Trivett 7 min read

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Is the ‘Hybrid’ Model of Working from Home and the Office the Future for Workplaces?

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated workplace change – how we work, use technology to connect, and the location of work. Employees across the globe have demonstrated their ability to be productive when working from home (WFH), and employers have recognised the benefits of having a WFH option. So, what is the future of the office or workplace – WFH, return full time to the office or workplace or a combination of both?.

Nicola Trivett 6 min read

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World Mental Health Day: The Importance of Employee Wellbeing

World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health, while advocating against its social stigma. First celebrated in 1992, its importance has become increasingly noted as new studies and understandings have allowed us to see mental health as a state that fluctuates in the same way our physical health does. .

Nicola Trivett 10 min read

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Biophilia in the Workplace is No Longer a Trend

It is becoming apparent that Biophilia is moving from an office fit out option to a standard requirement. This design approach is supported by numerous studies demonstrating a link between sustainable office environments and enhanced employee morale, productivity, health and sense of wellness. .

Nicola Trivett 9 min read

LEED Safety First Pilot includes Office A/C Systems and Ventilation for Better Air Quality to Combat COVID-19

With growing evidence that the COVID-19 virus is airborne for periods of time, combined with the fact that the majority of people work and live inside buildings 90% of the time – air quality and ventilation is paramount for a safe and healthy indoor environment..

Nicola Trivett 7 min read

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The Future of the Workspace: The Office vs Working Remotely

Working from Home (WFH) or remote working was an option given to many employees during the depth of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many people now enjoy the flexibility it provides. Having proved that we can all work remotely, is the office or workplace we have known for so long gone? What is the future for our physical workspaces? .

Nicola Trivett 3 min read

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Working from Home Tips and Post COVID-19 Workplaces – Is Your Workspace Ready for Return to Work?

Working remotely can have many benefits for employees, cutting down on long-commute times, affording more flexibility in the working day, and enhancing productivity. But even in the best of circumstances, the picture is not all rosy. Here are some tips to maintain your mental and physical well-being while working from home..

Nicola Trivett 11 min read

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2020 International Day of Happiness: Giving Rise to Happy People at Work

International Day of Happiness seeks to advance happiness as a fundamental human right which underpins social and economic development, the core of the UN Sustainable goals. Adopted by a unanimous resolution by the UN member states in 2012, March 20th of every year is commemorated as an #InternationalDayofHappiness and the first International Day of Happiness was celebrated on March 20, 2013. .

Nicola Trivett 7 min read

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Commercial Fit Out 2020: The Trends to Watch

We’ve examined in previous insight posts the UAE’s increasing focus on sustainability as well as the rising demand among businesses and customers for more environmentally friendly ways of doing business and consuming. This includes government and business initiatives to increase environmental awareness and to eliminate harmful practices, such as cutting down on plastic waste..

Nicola Trivett 12 min read

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Plastic-Free Workplace: 10 Easy Steps to Reduce Plastic Usage

Plastic is non-biodegradable. If not recycled, it can last for thousands of years, and many plastic items are not recycled, like plastic straws and bags. Businesses and private individuals all over the UAE are trying to break our plastic habit. These are just a few examples of the many initiatives being implemented all over the country..

Nicola Trivett 7 min read

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‘Rethinking the Workspace’ – Top Five Fit Out Trends in 2021

Is the ‘Hybrid’ Model of Working from Home and the Office the Future for Workplaces?

World Mental Health Day: The Importance of Employee Wellbeing

Biophilia in the Workplace is No Longer a Trend

LEED Safety First Pilot includes Office A/C Systems and Ventilation for Better Air Quality to Combat COVID-19

The Future of the Workspace: The Office vs Working Remotely

Working from Home Tips and Post COVID-19 Workplaces – Is Your Workspace Ready for Return to Work?

2020 International Day of Happiness: Giving Rise to Happy People at Work

Commercial Fit Out 2020: The Trends to Watch

Plastic-Free Workplace: 10 Easy Steps to Reduce Plastic Usage