Office Snapshots

AUGUST 14, 2025

For the Hamburg office of technology company Comet Yxlon, Joppich & Rieckhoff Handelsgesellschaft für Büroeinrichtungen mbH, in close collaboration with the Lindner Group, developed a future-oriented workspace concept. This pilot project was realized through a strong partnership with the client and all project stakeholders. Joppich & Rieckhoff led the overall interior design and furniture concept, while the Lindner Group ensured that all spatial and architectural solutions were precisely

Office Layout

Work Life

AUGUST 14, 2025

Change management is a multibillion-dollar industry built on the fundamental claim that most people dislike change, and that someone needs to manage that resistance. But after decades of organizational theories and billions in consulting fees, the industry does not work as promised: change management projects have a failure rate of around 70%. There’s a reason no one asked McKinsey or any other leading consulting firm to run DOGE.

Consulting

Work Life

AUGUST 7, 2025

Business leaders have always had to be attentive to small but important shifts within the workplace that may affect employee performance—troubling trends that have increased since the pandemic. Now there’s another problematic development for leaders to monitor. In addition to rising burnout , disengagement, and intentional idleness from quiet quitting , researchers have identified a new office condition they’re calling “quiet cracking.

Office Condition

Thrive Workplace

AUGUST 13, 2025

In today’s evolving world of hybrid schedules and remote offices, coworking spaces have become more than just a place to plug in your laptop — they’re a human experience. This is a peek behind the desk, where we explore the real coworking experiences of the people who shape our day-to-day: the dedicated staff who keep things humming and the members who turn these walls into a true coworking community.

Small Business

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

Creativity

fm:systems

AUGUST 7, 2025

Explore 5 compelling reasons why AI is set to redefine the future of workplace management and help you stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Maintenance

Halo Psych

AUGUST 8, 2025

10 minute read Maybe you’ve just stepped into your first people management role. Or maybe you’ve managed people for a long time. Wherever you are in your management experience, there will be something for you in the list of books below. There are books covering: Effective performance feedback conversations Creating an inclusive work environment How to motivate people How to create a high-performance team culture How to support wellbeing and resilience at work How to manage change well How to be

Coaching

Work Life

AUGUST 12, 2025

Over the past few years, the corporate world has been reshaped by a quiet revolution: the rise of “unbossing.” Companies like Dell, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have aggressively flattened their organizational structures, stripping away layers of middle management to boost agility and efficiency. According to Gartner , by 2026, 20% of organizations will leverage AI to eliminate more than half of their current middle management roles, fundamentally reshaping their hierarchies.

Coaching

Success

AUGUST 7, 2025

When ChatGPT was launched in November 2022, it caused some people to pause and wonder about the potential of artificial intelligence. Some called AI the future. Some saw it as a fling. And others didn’t care. Yet, less than three years later, it seems that AI is here to stay. Which means for many, learning AI leadership skills can be essential. Being a good leader or manager in this rapidly evolving AI era means embracing AI as a part of business and guiding others to do the same.

Leadership

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 8, 2025

The UK’s commercial property market is showing sharply contrasting performances across key sectors at the midpoint of 2025, according to CBRE’s latest UK Real Estate Market Outlook Mid-Year Review. While the office market is benefiting from strong demand for premium office space and renewed overseas investment, the life sciences sector is seeing steady growth in funding but slower movement in transactions.

Reporting

Office Skills

AUGUST 11, 2025

Clients and employers need employees and virtual assistants who are problem solvers.  As a virtual assistant or office professional, you need the ability to identify and solve problems before they […] The post How to Improve Problem Solving Skills appeared first on Office Skills Training.

Problem-Solving

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

Decision Making

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 11, 2025

LOM architecture and design have completely reimagined what a corporate workplace can be, with almost the entire ground and first floor of Santander UK’s head office open to the public. Working alongside developers Osborne + Co and contractors SISK Group, LOM have delivered Unity Place: an 80,000 sqm, new build, mixed-use building for Santander UK, located in Milton Keynes.

Banking

Work Life

AUGUST 8, 2025

Ever since Shane Devon Tamura entered the Midtown Manhattan office building housing the NFL’s headquarters with a high-powered rifle, killing four people on July 28, John Orloff’s phone has been ringing more than usual. “I hate the fact that my phone. rings after a tragic event,” Orloff says. It’s not the first time it’s happened. An operations leader at security risk consulting group Jensen Hughes, Orloff heard the same ringing after Luigi Mangione allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

Security

Success

AUGUST 7, 2025

High-performance teams are the driving force behind some of the world’s most successful organizations. They’re made up of talented people who work well together toward a common goal, all fueled by trust, collaboration, and a clear sense of purpose. But these teams don’t just happen overnight—they’re built and led with intention. Leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping and sustaining high-performing teams by setting the tone, reinforcing accountability and making an environment where ind

Problem-Solving

Wellness 360

AUGUST 8, 2025

TL;DR: Prioritizing employee well being delivers substantial business benefits, with organizations seeing RO from wellness investments. Effective approaches include mental health resources, work flexibility, appreciation programs, and developing supportive environments. Companies focusing on employee wellbeing in the workplace achieve 20% productivity gains, lower absence rates, and stronger talent retention.

Prioritization

Speaker: Yohan Lobo and Dennis Street

In the accounting world, staying ahead means embracing the tools that allow you to work smarter, not harder. Outdated processes and disconnected systems can hold your organization back, but the right technologies can help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and improve client delivery. Dive into the strategies and innovations transforming accounting practices.

Technology

Zevo Health

AUGUST 10, 2025

When we talk about stress at work, we often focus on pace or volume. But for teams in high-pressure, high-risk environments, the most damaging stressors are often emotional. Whether it’s SOC analysts facing constant cyber threats, fraud teams absorbing customer distress, or AI safety specialists reviewing disturbing data to refine models, these roles expose people to emotional strain that isn’t always their own.

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 13, 2025

Following our successful refurbishment of their St James’s office two years ago, this respected global private equity firm engaged us to deliver their new 27,000 sq ft UK headquarters at the eastern boundary of London’s Mayfair. This relocation marked a significant step for the client, requiring an expanded, multi-functional workspace alongside a front-of-house experience that reflected their status and supported prestigious client relationships.

Construction

Work Life

AUGUST 11, 2025

In a relentless pursuit of agility and efficiency, many organizations are aggressively flattening their hierarchies, effectively eliminating layers of middle management. This move to a flattened organizational structure is often inspired by the success of tech giants like Amazon and Google, with the goal of accelerating decision-making and streamlining operations.

Leadership

Success

AUGUST 11, 2025

Imagine a scenario where the leader of your organization has stepped down without advance notice and no one is ready to take their place. Or a similar situation: A company finds itself at a loss when an owner who kept his leadership expertise entirely to himself winds up in the hospital unexpectedly for several months. These are just two examples of why succession planning is essential for any size organization.

Planning

Attendance Bot

AUGUST 11, 2025

When it comes to HR strategies, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. What works for a Fortune 500 company might not make sense for a team of 30. But small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often look to enterprise playbooks when shaping their people practices—sometimes to their own detriment. So, what is an HR strategy, and should SMBs follow the same path as large enterprises?

Onboarding

Minding the Workplace

AUGUST 11, 2025

Image courtesy of clipart-library.com Have you ever worked at a place where a manager or executive has referred to the organization and its people as a “community” or a “family”? If so, what were your thoughts? Did you think, you know, they’re right, I really feel like I belong here. Or maybe your thoughts went in the opposite direction, as in, you’ve got to be kidding, if this is my “family,” then I’m in big trouble.

Legal

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 8, 2025

Yemanja supported Steerone in its relocation. The leased space remains the same, and the neighborhood hasn’t changed, but the office layout has been completely reimagined. Steerone defines itself as an exploration firm for management control departments. Together with Steerone, Yemanja explored how the office is used in order to prepare an efficient layout.

Office Layout

Work Life

AUGUST 11, 2025

For centuries, work has been more than a paycheck—it’s been a space where people collaborate, forge meaningful bonds, and find belonging. Yet, in recent years, a major shift has left many feeling isolated despite being surrounded by colleagues, as the deep camaraderie once common in workplaces is fading. Gallup’s research underscores this concerning trend: today, only 20% of U.S. employees report having a best friend at work.

Technology

Success

AUGUST 14, 2025

The pandemic-era boost in working mothers’ employment is fading. With many employers now pulling back on flexible schedules and remote options, tens of thousands of women with children under 5 have left the workforce in the first half of 2025. Full-time office requirements create new challenges for mothers According to federal labor data cited by The Washington Post , the labor force participation rate for women ages 25 to 44 with children under 5 fell almost three percentage points from January

Flexibility

AdminDroid

AUGUST 13, 2025

Direct Send in Microsoft 365 allows internal emails to be sent without authentication, which attackers can easily exploit to send phishing messages that appear to come from trusted accounts. This makes it critical for Microsoft 365 admins to monitor emails sent via Direct Send and distinguish legitimate emails from malicious ones. What makes this even more challenging is that there is still no dedicated report to monitor Direct Send email activity.

Mailing

The Assistant Room

AUGUST 8, 2025

On Friday, 8th August, over 120 Executive and Business Assistants from around the world joined us live for a powerful masterclass on one of the […] The post Masterclass: How To – Complex Problem Solving first appeared on The Assistant Room.

Problem-Solving

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 13, 2025

Ready for the Future of Work: TPC’s Office Renovation Offers Modern Hybrid Amenities & Inspiring Atmosphere The first major polyolefin manufacturer in Southeast Asia in operations since 1984, The Polyolefin Company (TPC) Singapore has continually maintained its competitive edge through innovation, a commitment that extends to its office environment as well as technology.

Manufacturing

Work Life

AUGUST 13, 2025

Effective planning before you go on vacation can make your time off more relaxing and enjoyable. Unsurprisingly, research reveals that vacations are beneficial for your mental and physical well-being and most employees return more creative and productive. However, to maximize your chances of having a restful vacation, it’s helpful to have a game plan in place to make sure your responsibilities are covered when you’re gone and you’re setting yourself up for an easy return.

Planning

Robertson Cooper

AUGUST 12, 2025

Our upcoming Good Day at Work Insights Report shares how to tackle prevalent workplace wellbeing challenges, with psychologist advice.

Reporting

Attendance Bot

AUGUST 8, 2025

In 2025, most teams aren’t just working online—they’re living in tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. So when it comes to tracking time or requesting time off, switching to a separate website or app can slow everything down. This blog compares two popular tools— Clockify vs. AttendanceBot —to help you decide which one fits best if your team already works in Slack or Teams.

Planning

The Assistant Room

AUGUST 7, 2025

Whether it’s a company restructure, a new leadership hire, a software rollout, or a global shift like hybrid working, change is a constant in today’s […] The post How To: Change Management for Assistants first appeared on The Assistant Room.

Software

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 12, 2025

At the crossroads of sport and fashion, Lacoste was founded by legendary French tennis player René Lacoste in 1933. To this day, it has become an icon of elegance, tenacity and professionalism. SL+A brings the rich heritage of Lacoste into the design by creating a contemporary, sophisticated and engaging office characterized with an open-plan layout and minimalist design.

Creativity

Work Life

AUGUST 12, 2025

When I entered the workforce, I remember trying to appear constantly available to my bosses. It was the height of hustle culture, back when phrases like “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” actually sounded cool. Prioritizing work above all else felt like a prerequisite for climbing the corporate ladder. It was also a fast-track to burnout. Now, as the CEO of my own company, I appreciate when employees and candidates are honest about their boundaries.

Prioritization

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 7, 2025

At a previous job, I managed the org’s website through WordPress. A new boss was brought on with “WordPress experience” but who was clearly unfamiliar with several of the specific widgets and design elements we were using with our site. While I was giving her an introductory Zoom tour of the site’s back end, I watched her screen as she opened the page for the homepage and was surprised to see it blank.

Computer

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2025

Leaders who feel ignored or excluded by their own families are more likely to withdraw at work, undermining both team morale and customer service, according to new research from the University of Bath. The study , published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology , examined how “family ostracism” – being left out of conversations, decisions, or support during difficult times – spills over into professional life.

Customer Service