As St Bernard of Chartres aptly put it back in 1120, today’s knowledge society sits on the shoulders of giants: Progress and innovation come about when we add our own contribution to the wealth of knowledge we find. In organisations with an inexhaustible treasure trove of knowledge and experience, however, the right framework conditions are […]

Chiara Polverini, Head of People and Culture at workingwell, on neuroleadership and how this approach can be used for successful change management.

The “new normal” is here to stay – until recently, the working world was in agreement on this. However, the global study published in October 2023 by consulting firm KPMG, in which 1,325 CEOs of large companies were surveyed on future topics in the world of work, has now overturned this insight. According to the […]

Our working world is changing: processes are becoming increasingly digital and hybrid, location-independent working is becoming increasingly commonplace. As a result, the new working world – the New Normal – also requires a different working infrastructure. The need for flexibly usable workspaces must be considered, as must the different working needs, forms, and locations of […]

In our digitalized working world, we have achieved unprecedented productivity thanks to state-of-the-art technologies. But digitization also has its downsides, because employees are under more strain today than ever before. The speed of work and the constant work with digital tools place high demands on employees. Against this background, the idea of a four-day week […]

Exciting time to come for the design process of workplaces. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on it’s way and the more AI technology evolves the more it will impact the development of architectural and design projects.  For some architects and designers, a blessing for other a curse. Our Workplace Senior Designer, Igor Bialorucki, shares his personal […]

These days, it is no longer enough to think of diversity and inclusion in traditional categories. When designing modern New Work working environments, a new perspective on the topic is therefore required. That is why we have joined the “Diversity Office” research project of the University of Bern, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts […]

Hybrid working is here to stay. This has an impact on our cooperation and on the functioning of the office. We were able to gain these and other insights into the future of work from extensive study research for a major global customer.

What will the working world look like for VNG in 2027? As a new work expert, workingwell has prepared a future report for the energy company. It clarifies the most important questions regarding culture, space, technology and services with the help of workshops and analyses.

The topic of health and well-being at work has become one of the most important issues in the working world in recent years. Our smart room-in-room solution remind offers deep relaxation and mental regeneration in just 5-10 minutes.

If companies today decide to comprehensively change their working environment, professional change management is always of central importance. Because on the way to New Work, it is not just the working environment that is changing.

The world of work is in a state of permanent change. And the pandemic has accelerated this change: Employees did not come to the office for months; home has become the office and digital meetings have become a matter of course. Many have become accustomed to more self-determination but miss the creative exchange with the team.

A hybrid working world is our new normal. It demands a rethinking of familiar working methods and locations. In addition to the spatial aspects, companies are also concerned with how hybrid collaboration can function successfully.

More than two years of the Corona crisis and home office have changed people – given them more freedom and self-determination. That can no longer be undone. That’s why it’s now high time to look at the “New Normal”.

What was the exception for a long time is now compulsory. Since Corona, collaboration has taken place virtually. So, it’s only a temporary issue? We are sure: the topic of home office and collaboration via tools such as Skype, Teams or Zoom will remain topical even after Corona. After all, despite all the challenges, many companies and employees have also discovered the advantages of this working model. Not only as an efficient way for employees to work, but also as a good option for business meetings. Today, we would like to send you a few simple, tried and tested tips on how you can make virtual collaboration motivating and productive. 

Working in a home office. Meeting via Teams. Networking on Zoom. And collaborating through Miro. An exceptional situation? Or is this our New Work reality?  Are you also wondering how the Corona crisis will change our working world? If so, you’re probably grappling with our 5 questions already. As a New Work consultancy, we constantly seek answers to these pressing questions facing our clients, and we’d like to share our insights on the topic with you as food for thought.

How are workplace requirements changing due to issues such as pandemics, mobility and sustainability? And how can workingwell experts add value for real estate developers? An interview with Ernst Thriene, responsible for leasing the White Quarter in Munich. 

Parents are superheroes – especially in times of Corona. Because especially for parents with younger school children and single parents, the current situation is a huge challenge. In the home office with children, many are now more or less successfully juggling online meetings, homework, household chores and the 24-hour care of their children. In many cases, what remains in the evening is total exhaustion and the uneasy feeling of not having achieved enough. 

By Axel Praus. What does working in the year 2025 look like? Since physical travel is not an option at the moment, I went on a time travel to the working world of the future. I have packed my thoughts into five theses for you to think about. One thing I can already say now […]

No words allowed, only play dough. That’s how we attempted to answer the question of questions: What is New Work? Instead of overthinking, we let intuition and creativity take over. And the answers we got! Lengthy definitions made room for inspiring pieces of art that triggered exactly the kind of curious discussions New Work needs. […]

The new work project at Rahn office in Zurich – a place that fosters cooperation, exchange and social interaction. With an open office structure and a wide range of work areas, we were able to meet the different needs of the employees in terms of communication, focused work, retreat and relaxation. In cooperation with our […]

Diving into a world full of positive energy– this describes the completely renewed headquarter of SV Group that we have just finalized in collaboration with our partner Schoch Werkhaus. An activity based working concept enables networking and social interaction as well as creativity and customer services. Central spaces for social interaction, including a restaurant, a […]

Will home office soon be a universal right for all? It sure seems like we are evolving in this direction. However, one crucial question remains: “What does it actually mean for companies, employees and supervisors?”. No matter with whom I talk about this, everyone has their own idea of what their office should look like and what home office can mean. A common theme is that it’s about working outside of the office, replaying the fixed workstation with a desk at home, the co-working space in the neighbourhood, or a spot in the coffee shop around the corner.

When we think of New Work, most of us picture a 20-something in a lounge chair, effortlessly balancing laptop and latte, engaged in a lively conversation at the company café. Alternatively, a foosball-setting comes to mind, loosened ties, an echo of laughter, and a hint of carefreeness in the air. Yet, despite these glossy stock-photo images, recent studies show that a staggering 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged or actively disengaged at work (Gallup).

Much has been said about keeping Millennials engaged at work:  countless articles have been written about the characteristics of this supposed self-focused generation. Now that they have finally settled into the workplace, the next generation, Generation Z, is set to enter the work force.

With ample time, comfortable shoes and laden with curiosity, we set ourselves the audacious task of exploring the extensive halls of ORGATEC 2018. We returned with many new inspirations from around the world in our luggage.

workingwell summer party 2018: A warm late summer day, cool drinks and delicious food: There was exuberant atmosphere, interesting conversations and wild ideas pre-programmed. At the workingwell summer party on the 13th August there was a lot to celebrate.

“War for talent”: you’ve heard it a hundred times. What can companies do to compete in this cut-throat labour market? Make evidence-based decisions when investing in attraction and retention programs! Understand your human capital and invest in it. So are you curious? Then listen to Ilka von Platen’s speech to the end. You’ll find out […]