43. Is the Office Making a Comeback? Redesigning Spaces for Well-being

Is the office making a comeback? Is remote work a fading trend? And how can workplace design improve employee engagement, wellbeing and performance?

In the second episode of this 2-part special recorded at Clerkenwell Design Week, we’re exploring the impact workplace design has on workplace culture and wellbeing. 

In our most ambitious episode to date, we’re joined by 16 experts in the work of architecture, interior design and workplace psychology. 

Join the conversation as we discuss:

• Top 10 ways to get employees back in the office
• How the office can improve performance and creativity
• The impact of great design on employee wellbeing
• Why tech companies are no longer the ‘gold standard
• What it takes to be a sustainable workplace

If you’re a leader trying to entice employees back to the office, this episode is your ultimate guide.

Resources

Connect with Our Guests

Szymon Rychlik: Fouder and MD of Mute.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymon-rychlik-49b7a13/

Dr Craig Knight: Chartered Doctor of Workplace Psychology. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigknightidr/

Yorgo Lykouria: Founder and Creative Principal at Rainlight Studio.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yorgo-lykouria-41149b17/

Mark Eltringham: Publisher behind Works Magazine and Workplace Insight.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-eltringham-2071804/

Mick Jordan: Editor of Works Magazine.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-jordan-76219123b/

Libby Ferin: Chief Marketing Officer at Human Active Technology.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/libby-ferin-13677911/

Patrick McDonald: Vice President of International Sales & Strategic Partnerships a HAT.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pathmcdonald/

Zainab Mukadam:  Architect, Head of Design and Workplace, India, for Cushman & Wakefield.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainab-mukadam-architect/

Tim Hobbs: Technical Director at OE Electrics Ltd.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hobbs-061090193/

Ana Rita Martins: Senior Associate, Sustainability Lead, and Architect at Woodalls. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-rita-barreira-martins/

Jim Meier: Founder and Chair of Day 2 Interiors.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-meier-4816471/

Paul Wilkinson: Co-CEO of Formway and Noho.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nohohq/people/

Kent Parker: Co-CEO and Project Director at Formway.

https://formway.com/studio

Jessica Black: Support and Operations Lead at obo.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-black-95b14852/

Henry Watson: Product Designer at JDD and a Visiting Lecturer at The University of Wolverhampton.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrywatsonpd/

Frances Leung: Creative director at Home Grown Plus and Founder of Pudding Stone Studios. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-leung-259015132/

Find Out More:

Clerkenwell Design Week:

https://www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com/

Paul Graham Article: 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/paul-graham-says-remote-does-225728000.html

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https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/remote-vs-the-office_2301/

Neurodiversity 101: Creating Thriving Workplaces For All Minds

https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/neurodiversity-101_2286/

The Watercooler Conference:

https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-watercooler-conference-podcast_2252/

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