10 Ways The World Of Work Will Change Over The Next Decade
A new report highlights how the world of work could change over the next ten years, including new business opportunities brought about by the IoT and digitisation. But we need to tread carefully to protect the future of work, and prevent ‘mass unemployment’.
December 19, 2019
Peace In A Pod: Meditation Finally Gets To Work For Wellbeing
A company called OpenSeed has come up with a novel topic for busy workplaces — meditation pods. These enclosed tech-powered pods provide moments of calm in noisy environments, featuring guided meditations, integrated sound therapy, aromatherapy and ambient lighting to help you zone out.
December 9, 2019
The Top 4 Types Of Technologies That Can Optimise Your Coworking Space
These are the top 4 technologies that coworking space operators should implement to optimise their spaces and provide a seamless experience.
November 28, 2019
Opinion: Why It’s Game Over For WeWork’s Tech Rhetoric
Gemma Church argues in this opinion piece that WeWork needs to drop its rhetoric on technology just as it dropped its former CEO.
November 19, 2019
Technology Just Ousted Flexible Work – Did You Notice?
A recent report found that technology is the top way to boost recruitment, followed by flexible working options.
November 12, 2019
The Reality Of Running And Using Virtual Coworking Spaces
Running a virtual coworking space requires a lot of commitment. It’s time-consuming and attendance is a constant challenge. But according to the companies who use them, they can foster a strong sense of community and support that’s invaluable for remote teams.
October 22, 2019
What’s Worse – Meetings Or Open-plan Offices? The Answer May Surprise You…
Research reveals that meeting rooms are now being used in the most peculiar way. They aren’t used to meet people at all. Instead, they are occupied by a single person 36% of the time. So, are people escaping the open-plan office by hiring out a meeting room?
October 2, 2019
The Flexible Workspace Industry Is Not Disruptive, But Full Of Disruptive Forces
Here’s the deal, there isn’t one core, disruptive force in the flexible workspace industry.
September 13, 2019
Why You Should Let Your Members Choose Your Workspace Tech
Workers increasingly feel “shut out” of decisions over the technology they use on a day to day basis. Technology can empower your workspace community, which is why it’s important to ensure your members are involved in your choice of workspace tech.
August 8, 2019
The Real Impact Of Automation On The Gig Economy
Automation is often portrayed as the bad guy for the future of work, where legions of robots steal our jobs and livelihoods. However, according to new research, this prediction could not be further from the truth.
July 26, 2019
AI Finally Finds Its Voice In The Workplace
With a new conversational smartphone app from JLL due to launch later this year, voice-activated assistants are increasingly entering the workplace. However, their success depends on our own level of trust and acceptance, and according to the latest research, we’re still wary of conversational AI platforms.
July 11, 2019
Are Smart Buildings Actually That Intelligent?
Most ‘smart’ buildings lag behind our expectations because they fail to combine many disparate technologies into one seamless experience. Instead, we still rely on unintegrated systems, interfaces and gadgets. Allwork.Space’s Gemma Church takes a closer look at supposedly smart buildings to find out how intelligent they really are.
June 28, 2019
Huckletree Eyes Up Europe As Investor-First Space Opens
London-based Huckletree’s new Soho space is a bit different – because it’s putting big deals at the heart of everything it does. It’s a “workspace accelerator” treading the middle ground between a traditional coworking space and accelerator. But it’s a far cry from tired investment stereotypes and, instead, retains the company’s focus on community and wellness.
June 14, 2019
Why WeWork Is A Transaction, Not A Company
Comparing WeWork with the world’s leading tech companies isn’t accurate. While these companies don’t own the resources on which its operations rely on, WeWork owes over $18 billion in rent.
May 24, 2019
Why Tech Companies Need a Flexible Working Reboot
Reports have found that tech companies that do have formal flexibility policies tend to underdeliver and rarely meet the needs of their employees.
May 14, 2019
