The modern open-plan office and the cubicle have origins in historical periods such as ancient Rome and 18th-century London. We’ve managed to invent something even worse than open offices I thought a ...

CHICAGO — Could your office use some freshening up to make employees more creative and productive? Open-office designs, lounge settings and sit-stand desks were among some of the trends on display ...

Following the pandemic, many companies are now embracing innovative office design elements to enhance the allure and value of in-office work. This shift underscores the vital importance of creating an ...

Dysfunctional offices can raise employee stress levels, trigger more sick leaves, and promote anxiety and depression. Staff may also struggle to collaborate or have productive interactions. While we ...

Q: After an office renovation, all the employees in my department were moved to a new workspace. Previously, we were spread across two floors, working in cubicles with tall sound-absorbing dividers.

The modern workplace has shifted from traditional cubicle workstations to open-plan offices. Although this transformation was intended to improve cooperation and engagement, it has created complex ...

Recent research into workplace design has underscored the profound impact of physical work environments on employee productivity, well‐being and organisational performance. Contemporary studies have ...