08. Quiet-thriving + no career in PJs
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WORKPLACE TERMS/ New Buzzword #1: Quiet-thriving
?We always need a new buzzword in the world of workplace and the latest one just arrived. Quiet-thriving is the new term we all need to know about.?
Serving as the opposite of quiet-quitting, the ability to adjust your workday to make yourself feel more engaged and change your mental state towards your work is what quiet-thriving is all about.?
The aim is to take control of our wellbeing at work. As the cost of living crisis continues, many people have decided that there are ways to make positive change without while keeping the security of their jobs.?
OFFICE SPACE/ Elizabeth Line boosts demand for office space?
Between May and November of last year, WeWork reported an average increase of 28% across locations near the Elizabeth Line.
The importance of location and proximity to travel connections has long been high on the list when searching for office space. That is now more important than ever as people want the ultimate convenience when commuting.?
Space around stations on the Elizabeth Line is expected to grow in popularity in the years to come. Businesses will likely want to eradicate as much of the dreaded commute as possible to help attract staff back into the office.?
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WORKPLACE TERMS/ New Buzzword #2: The Great Refurb
While the provenance of this idea has been put together by 彭博资讯 based on trends in key U.S cities, it is something we have seen in London. As space becomes more expensive, companies are opting to refurb space when they can.
On top of the fresh new term, they share the three key issues that are shaping, and will continue to shape, the way offices look and feel. They highlights safety, sustainability?and social space and include some great examples along the while.
While there definitely seems to be a missed trick with the 3 S’s, this one is worth a read. As companies look to consolidate their real estate and get the most out of their office space, the ideas raised here are important as well as catchy!
FUTURE OF WORK/ “You can’t build a career in your pyjamas!” Interview with Booking.com CEO
Hybrid working has torn decision over whether you can have a successful career working fully remote. On this occasion, this isn’t a debate I want to weigh in on! Instead, here is Booking.com CEO Glenn (not to be confused with his brother Ben) Fogel’s comments on the opening of their new ￡80M Manchester office.
“For our company, we want people to come to the office. They don't need to come all the time but we want people to spend time in the office too as we think there is something beneficial to people sitting together talking.
"I don't think that one can develop a career by just staying in their living room at their computer in their pyjamas every day.”
This will divide opinion I’m sure but it’s a cool looking office and Mr Fogel’s comments are worth reading. Check it out here.
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