By Nate Berg Artificial intelligence could be the savior of the office building. Unlike many tech companies that are actively downsizing office space and waffling on RTO timing and policies, AI companies are seeing the need for physical office space to do their suddenly desirable work. The real estate services firm JLL estimates that … Continue reading AI is driving the return to office
By Lydia Dishman July 16, 2023 The pendulum on return-to-office (RTO) has swung wildly in the last three years, so it’s no wonder that employees feel bewildered and stressed out. In the RTO debate, we’ve reported on extremes from the viral video of a CEO accusing employees of secretly working multiple jobs while logged … Continue reading The office is dead. Long live the office (at least some of the time)
By Nate Berg Let’s sit down and sign a contract. It will last for 10 years, and it will cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions. What you’ll get out of the deal will be an office. Yes, an office: the physical real estate that was deemed unsafe by the pandemic, … Continue reading Why now might actually be the best time to sign a long-term office lease
By Sam Becker June 30, 2023 Don’t bend, don’t break: That may be the winning strategy to defeat office bullies, according to new research. Researchers from Dartmouth College have found that there may be some surprising ways to fight back against workplace bullies, uncovering an “Achilles’ heel” that can help equalize the playing—or working—field. … Continue reading Dartmouth mathematicians have discovered a formula to help you beat the office bully
By Nate Berg June 08, 2023 Bicycle commuters in Bentonville, Arkansas, can now ride their bikes directly to their office doors, even if they’re five stories up. Ledger, a new flexible office, coworking, and events space in the city’s downtown, was designed with a bike-friendly ramp up its entire side. The 3,900-foot-long switchback allows … Continue reading Introducing the most bikeable office building in the world
By Doug Aamoth May 15, 2023 With your former commute now a tiny speck in your rearview mirror, as it were, you’d be forgiven for succumbing to cabin fever from time to time. That’s what happens when you eat, sleep, live, and work under one roof. But what if you could work under a … Continue reading Sick of your home office? Try a not-quite-at-home office
By Laya Neelakandan April 24, 2023 Imagine a world in which every detail in your office, down to the assortment of items on your desk, is available from the comfort of your home. Now, that possibility is not just imaginable, but entirely possible through Katmai, a virtual communications platform launching today that creates … Continue reading This startup is turning the RTO debate on its head by creating a digital twin of the office
Hybrid Workforce: Finding Balance Between Office and Remote Productivity Micheal Chukwube / 10 Apr 2023 As the tides of change continue to shape the modern work landscape, the hybrid workforce model has emerged as an increasingly popular and compelling option for companies worldwide. By offering unparalleled flexibility and cost savings, it’s no wonder that … Continue reading Hybrid Workforce: Finding Balance Between Office and Remote Productivity
The Benefits of Standing Desks for Office Workers William Lowery / 25 Mar 2023 Standing desks have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. In this article, I’ll discuss the benefits of standing desks for office workers. The Dangers of Prolonged Sitting Sitting for extended periods can be harmful to your … Continue reading The Benefits of Standing Desks for Office Workers
By Shalene Gupta January 20, 2023 In a recent New Yorker cartoon, a medieval executioner stands next to a prisoner in a room full of torture devices. He points to a wooden chair and desk and says: “This last one may not look like much, but just see what it’ll do to your back . … Continue reading Is your office job killing your health? This five-minute tip can help
