
03/02/2025
Top Tips on How to Make Your Business Look More Professional
When starting a business, maintaining a business, or even growing a business, there are certain factors you must consider to make sure you’re part of the 1% when moving forward. This is so other businesses, customers, clients, and even potential prospects know you’re serious about what you do. Looking professional in business can make a […]

06/01/2025
The Reality of Compressed Hours for UK Workplaces
As businesses navigate evolving workplace dynamics, compressed working hours are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional work patterns. Whilst Labour has ruled out mandating a four-day week, the party’s support for flexible arrangements, including compressed hours, signals a significant shift in British workplace culture. Compressed Hours From Employee Perspective A study from Indeed UK (2023) […]

06/01/2025
How Businesses Can Create Neurodivergent-Friendly Offices
With around 15-20% of the global population exhibiting some form of neurodiversity according to the National Library of Medicine, it’s crucial to design neurodivergent-friendly offices that embrace inclusion and neurodiversity. Tailoring the environment to accommodate diverse cognitive perspectives isn’t just about promoting well-being: “The workplace is a rich mix of different profiles and therefore unique needs. It is crucial to create inclusive workplaces that accommodate and […]

26/11/2024
How to Make the Office a Place Employees Want to Attend
Ever since the pandemic, there has been a profound shift towards working from home, with research from 2023 showing that 44% of UK employees work from the comfort of their own homes. However, with the right mix of experiences in the office, employees express a willingness to return back to the office. An impressive 70% of Gen Z employees […]

15/11/2024
How Businesses Can Adapt to Key Personality Types
The average workplace will have a mixture of key personality types, from introverts and extroverts to those who are more task-oriented than people-oriented. Online DISC Profile recognises four main personality types that people identify with: dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness (DISC) which businesses need to familiarise themselves with. “Business managers who recognise their employees’ different personality […]

30/10/2024
How to Create Workplaces That Encourage Collaboration & Innovation
With searches for “work burnout” increasing by 47.38%, businesses must design workplaces that are tailored to employees’ needs and accommodate evolving team dynamics and project demands. Flexible spaces help to achieve this, creating a positive environment that encourages collaboration, integration and innovation, which is beneficial for the success of a business. Studio Alliance office design experts have provided five practical tips to encourage this within the workplace. Tips for Creating […]

28/10/2024
How Active Commuting Improves Workplace Productivity & Wellbeing
The widespread adoption of hybrid working has led to a boom in active commuting – where workers combine their commute with physical exercise – resulting in improved wellness, productivity, and job satisfaction, according to new research. This research was conducted among 1,105 participants in July 2024 by Mortar Research. The survey polled office workers in the […]

28/10/2024
Top 5 Myths About Working in Cold Temperatures
With the colder months now upon us, average temperatures in the UK are expected to drop well below 10˚C. For those working in the construction industry and other jobs where the work is predominately based outdoors, this means measures must be taken to ensure their safety and wellbeing. That’s why experts at bespoke material and handling […]

28/10/2024
5 Ways to Reduce Bias in Hiring
Despite efforts to make recruitment more inclusive, bias still plays a significant role in hiring practices. Tribepad’s Stop the Bias report reveals that 9 out of 10 candidates feel at risk of bias when applying for jobs, making it a pressing issue to tackle in modern hiring processes. As part of their ongoing campaign to reduce bias in […]