Born between 1997 and 2010, they’re often referred to as Millennials and are very concerned about work/life balance. We’re talking about Gen Z, a group of people who are still undervalued at a corporate level but who are estimated to represent 27% of the workforce by 2025. They are the first global generation to be […]
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Designing a lounge area, the new “beating heart” of the modern office
In the middle of lockdown we worked from home. Later, with the lifting of some restrictions, some of us returned to the office. Many, however, adopted new hybrid working formulas, thus not returning to the office life we knew before. As a consequence we’ve become somewhat accustomed to the home atmosphere, to working in complete […]
What is multisensory design and how to implement it
Everyone is different and perceives the environment in various ways. How we approach work, relationships and other activities is also based on this perception. Sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste: each element is linked to one another, triggering different reactions in each individual. Today, more and more architects and designers are taking the five senses […]
Agile project management and Scrum methodology
We often talk about agile project management in our daily lives. More and more companies are embracing this philosophy, which allows for a measurable ROI right from the early stages of a project (by breaking it down into small steps). The iterative nature of agile processes helps to improve efficiency by reducing implementation time. But […]
How can technology be used to enhance work experience?
We live in a world where technology overtook analogue quite some time ago. We can check our bank account from our smartphone, run our dishwasher by voice control or turn on the lights by moving in front of a sensor. However in multiple occasions a smart home has no real correspondence to the office world. […]
Bringing the outdoors indoors to improve the mood (and more!)
In organisations where hierarchy is important, a promotion often involves a logistical upgrade, such as a new workstation or office. More space, more natural light, more comfort and more privacy. Among these benefits, lighting plays a major role due to its positive contribution to general health and well-being. According to a recent study, workers who […]
How to apply the Kanban method to Project Management
Project Management has become an increasingly key activity in both large and small companies. Processes and workflows need to be increasingly agile, waste-free and, above all, improvable: constant progress in terms of efficiency, quality, innovation and productivity is a necessity to survive in today’s work environment. By managing projects in the best possible way, it’s […]
What is critical thinking and how to develop it
Most of our thinking happens automatically and constantly, without any real intellectual engagement. Critical thinking is the exact opposite, as it represents a deliberate act. It’s a mental process that develops through a deep analysis of the available information, examined in detail but also as a whole. This information is selected, synthesised and re-exposed in […]
From indoors to outdoors: open-air workspaces
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. […]
Lobby and receptions: from waiting areas to work and social spaces
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 […]