Whether out of virtue or necessity, freelancers know that money isn’t everything, and the top reason for people deciding to go it alone is not the prospect of high earnings. This is the finding of the latest report, “Freelancing in America”, the widest study conducted so far about the world of the self-employed. The prime […]
The workplace is what now frames the greater part of our day and its atmosphere and design undeniably influence us hour after hour. It is no coincidence that psychologists often talk of “coalescence”, or rather fusion of work and private spaces: the needs they fulfill are partly the same. Functionality and comfort, but something beyond […]
Take an office, change the colour of the walls every four days and ask the people who work there how things have been. The Texas researchers who did this test made a few discoveries: neutral or blue-green environments encourage productivity. Satisfaction at work went down with red walls. Grey walls made women feel melancholy, while […]
We’re in Via Russoli 6, in the south east of Milan. It’s a thriving hub of design, culture and creativity. We’re really close to IULM University and The Sign complex, a recently reclaimed 1950s industrial site, also overseen by Progetto CMR. Our virtual tour takes you round the new headquarters of the well-known Milanese integrated […]
Remote working doesn’t suit everyone, but there are times when smart working becomes a necessity for companies, like in this delicate period of COVID-19 emergency facing us all. Is this the first time that you’ve worked long hours from home? We recently wrote a short, simple guide for you. Now we’re looking at another aspect […]
We’ve talked about remote working many times on the Landscapes pages. The world of work is becoming more and more dynamic and companies are already adapting or starting to adapt to the digital transformation. The first trimester of 2020 has seen a spike in smart working, even in the smallest firms, to cope with the […]
Can a pleasant aroma really help business? For those in the business of selling, it is no secret: what customer fails to react to the delightful smell of a bakery or grilled food? The most recent finding is that the right aroma can increase productivity and satisfaction in offices too. In 2018, the Journal of […]
Autocratic bosses and know-it-all desk neighbours are a classic, but the office complaints chart contains a weird and wonderful assortment of idiosyncrasies. Some people can’t stand corporate jargon in meetings and “thinking outside the box” is the most hated expression. Some people complain about colleagues’ poor bathroom etiquette or even get annoyed about their company’s […]
February is the top month for bike racing fans…the Superbike World Championship starts! This year, the flame red Ducatis of the Aruba.it Racing Team are once again emblazoned with the Frezza logo on the tail, confirming a partnership going back years. We’re already getting ready to burn up the curves towards victory! Panigale V4 R: […]
According to an American survey of Bospar, lack of privacy, noise pollution and difficulty concentrating are factors that work against open plan offices. This theory has been further supported by studies conducted in Germany that showed a worsening of physical and mental conditions in workers in open plan offices. And yet, there are just as […]
