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Hybrid learning when hybrid working
The world of work has changed dramatically since COVID-19. The traditional five-day office week is now a rarity, replaced by hybrid...
Lewis Burton
Mar 13

Should Hybrid working really come to an end?
The last quarter of 2024 has seen headlines highlighting some employers demanding full-time return-to-office arrangements and scaling...
Katrin Becker
Jan 9

How to Optimise Workplace Experience for Enhanced Employee Satisfaction and Productivity
In today’s competitive business landscape, optimising the workplace experience is not just a nice-to-have; it’s a critical component for...
Monika Petho-Kucsera
Oct 11, 2024

The future workplace with Gen Z
If you were born between 1997 and 2012, you fall into the Gen Z category. Our marketing executive Marianne Spencer sat down with Lauren...
HCG
Sep 6, 2024

The rise of 'hushed hybrid'
The concept of the "hushed hybrid" trend has recently emerged in the news, referring to managers who quietly defy company-wide...
Marianne Spencer
Aug 13, 2024


Moving Beyond Disability Narratives
In recent years, the concept of neurodiversity has gained significant attention, advocating for a more inclusive and holistic...
Lewis Burton
Jun 20, 2024

Leveraging liminality for transformation
Leveraging liminality can be a pivotal moment for re-evaluating cultural norms and identity. Even amidst the backdrop of everyday rituals...
Alannah Filip
Jun 13, 2024

Liminality – How to harness a change project
Many times, people rush to reach the end of a project, whether it's a finished workplace or a complete office move. Yet, there is so much...
Alannah Filip
Jun 7, 2024

Why do our collaboration spaces gather dust?
Collaboration is a bit of a buzz word. I often ask my clients “what is the purpose of your office?” and more often than not, the word...
Emily Fiddes
May 22, 2024

Do you trust your employees with a 4 day week?
Many concerns about the idea of a 4 day working week stem from assumptions, such as the need to work longer hours on the four days,...
Marianne Spencer
Apr 24, 2024

Is autonomy the argument against a 4 day week?
A week doesn’t go by without the concept of the 4 day working week coming up in one of my conversations. In 2022, 61 organisations in the...
Steve Henigan
Apr 17, 2024

Say farewell to office amenities
Trends in the office space industry are reflected both on a small and large scale. One trend that has caught our attention, linking...
Marianne Spencer
Jan 26, 2024

Canary Wharf's transformation: From corporate hub to vibrant oasis
Canary Wharf, where the headquarters of the world's largest banks stand tall, has been a moving hive of financial activity for almost...
Gena Mazreku
Jan 11, 2024


Taking your holiday seriously
The concept of taking a holiday has often taken a back seat in work. Some individuals still grapple with the idea of taking time off,...
Alannah Filip
Dec 7, 2023


As workplace consultants, how can we positively impact our client's sustainability behaviours?
The delivery of a workplace strategy project for an organisation in South Africa reminded me of the importance of sustainability, not...
Danielle Adler
Nov 30, 2023


Neurodiversity & Mental Health in the Built Environment
Ever been trapped in an office reminiscent of a Rubik's cube? Or perhaps you've been in a workspace that was so minimalist, you were...
HCG
Nov 1, 2023


When the Metaverse meets the workplace
Now that we have settled into a world where virtual interaction is a fundamental cornerstone of how we work, organisations are looking at...
Miles McLeod
Sep 6, 2023


Creating a culture of creativity
There tends to be the misconception that employees are only productive when they are quietly sitting at their desks. However, not all...
Marianne Spencer
Aug 23, 2023

Has the flexibility pendulum swung too far?
Elon Musk is a complex individual. The Tesla CEO has an estimated worth of over $165 billion and has successfully launched a number of...
Steve Henigan
Jun 8, 2023


Why 4 is the new 5 (or is it?)
HCG recently published a poll on our LinkedIn social media page to try and understand what, if any, behavioral change may occur if...
Danielle Adler
Jun 1, 2022
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