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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


How to create an organisational culture where emotion sits at a surface-level
According to Susan David, Harvard medical psychologist, the cornerstone of resilience, thriving and true happiness is the radical...

Katrin Becker
May 10, 2022


Why Goldilocks can teach us a thing or two about high performance
When you think of high performance, what springs to mind? I think of courage, discipline, sacrifice, and confidence. I visualise somebody...

Alannah Filip
Feb 24, 2022


The HCG take on high performance
Meet the HCG Team Film - part I & II Below, read more about why we are focusing on high performance, and to watch part I of our film, in...

HCG
Feb 1, 2022


What high performance means to me…
The term high performance is often associated with sport, and I have used many sporting examples in talks and articles where high...

Steve Henigan
Jan 20, 2022


We have heard a lot about trust and empowerment; now is the time to ‘walk the talk’!
As organisations consider when people can return to the office and how they will operate in the post-Covid future they have a perfect...

Judy Gavan
Apr 7, 2021


Home-working - Backdrop Burnout!
The shift to home-working has affected us all in different ways. Parents of school-age children have had to balance work and education....

Steve Wright
Mar 3, 2021


As lockdown continues Gillian reflects on refreshing her work/life balance by being more mindful
We all have struggles, challenges and issues that are on our mind. Previously being in an office or going to a client meeting put us in...
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Feb 17, 2021


The rambles of a home schooling parent
It has been almost 12 months since many of us entered the world of home schooling for the first time and I am sure like many, I am hoping...

Steve Henigan
Feb 3, 2021
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