The last few months have been a very busy time for video conferences and, in general, socialisation through new digital tools. As the desire to return to the office grows stronger, a re-design of shared spaces is necessary. Meeting rooms are one of the main environments involved in this transformation, especially to ensure the security standards to which the Covid-19…
Effectiveness of brainstorming: -11% Ability to maintain social relations with colleagues: -17% Ability to interact outside of scheduled meetings: -25% These brief but significant figures are the result of a study conducted by WeWork on the impact of remote working (total or hybrid) on collaboration in the company. What at first glance may seem like small percentages, in the long…
Taking your own breaks and space, setting up a home office, maintaining a balanced work routine: the tips for avoiding stress when working remotely seem quite simple. Yet putting them into practice can sometimes be difficult, with significant psychological and physical consequences. We are talking about what has been called WFH Burnout (Working From Home Burnout), an increasingly widespread problem.…
The last year has seen a radical transformation in work management by many companies. Smart working (in the true sense of the term!) is now the norm, developed both as a hybrid workplace and as remote work for medium to long periods, depending on the needs of the company and the worker. Both situations have led to a ‘new way…
The pandemic has changed us and our working habits day by day. Trends that were previously confined to particular sectors have started to take hold on a wider scale, accelerating a transformation that has been underway for some time in many parts of the world. One example is represented by open-air offices, or outdoor workspaces. From New York to Prague…
“Dimidium facti, qui coepit, habet” “He who has begun has half done” HORACE It doesn’t take much research to realise that a good morning routine has a huge impact on productivity and mood. Just think how not hearing your alarm clock immediately or not having a relaxed breakfast can irreparably ruin your day. Small habits perfected over time…
This week we’re meeting with industrial designers David Ramos Tarrés and Jordi Bassols Borrell, creators of our brand new Afina collection, released in 2021, and owners of Ramos Bassols, based in Barcelona. The studio, based in Barcelona, was founded in 2004 after several years of experience in different fields (urban furniture, tableware, lighting and office furniture) for both designers. Now…
In recent years, we have become accustomed to seeing photos on our social media of people working with their computer from the beach, from the mountains or from high-altitude chalets. Digital nomads are certainly not a novelty. The Covid-19 emergency has put a stop to business travel, but it definately hasn’t eliminated this category of workers. After a year of…
Radar is one of the most iconic products in the Frezza-Emmegi range: a collection of immediately recognisable seats, constantly expanding. Armchairs, poufs, upholstered benches and much more: 2021 comes with many new products, that you can already find in the new catalogue. The stars of this week’s Frezza Partner Insights column are architects Claesson Koivisto Rune, creators of this unique…
