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Read more about the article 3rd edition of the Smart Working Handbook to be launched

3rd edition of the Smart Working Handbook to be launched

  • Post published:12/09/2023
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Join us for the launch of the 3rd edition of the Smart Working Handbook in London on December 5th. The Smart Working Handbook is the authoritative summary guide to implementing a…

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Read more about the article Building our Smart Working Bookshelf – best reads

Building our Smart Working Bookshelf – best reads

  • Post published:04/08/2023
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Here's our selection of the best reads relating to Smart Working and the changes needed to working practices and culture, property and technology, with some insights too into the future…

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Read more about the article Smart Work Network – in-person meeting at Government Hub, Birmingham

Smart Work Network – in-person meeting at Government Hub, Birmingham

  • Post published:02/08/2023
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We're delighted to announce that the Smart Work Network will hold it's first in-person meeting since 2019!. It is being hosted by the UK Government Property Agency, at the new…

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Read more about the article Workplace Trends Conference: The Office as Desired Destination

Workplace Trends Conference: The Office as Desired Destination

  • Post published:21/06/2023
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The Workplace Trends autumn conference in October 2023 takes as its theme "The Office as a Desired Destination".  What is the role of the office in the future of work?…

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Read more about the article Making Hybrid Working work – and work smarter

Making Hybrid Working work – and work smarter

  • Post published:01/11/2022
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The November session of the Network looked at the ways organisations are adapting to new ways of working. We explored the key questions of how to know what settings are…

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Read more about the article Design for a better work experience for individuals

Design for a better work experience for individuals

  • Post published:18/08/2022
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In this guest post Mark Catchlove, Leader of MillerKnoll's Insight Group, reflects on the new realities for the workplace, and the need to focus on supporting choice, flexibility and adaptability…

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Read more about the article Be a Smart Working Productivity Ninja

Be a Smart Working Productivity Ninja

  • Post published:29/06/2022
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Annie Leeson, CEO of AgriCarbon and co-founder of Leesman Index, talks to Philip Vanhoutte about her use of time and place to maximise flexibility, productivity and wellbeing. Annie is an…

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Read more about the article Why we need a 4-Day Week: Interview with Andrew Barnes

Why we need a 4-Day Week: Interview with Andrew Barnes

  • Post published:29/06/2022
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The prospect of a 4-day week has been in the news recently, with companies and governments adopting or exploring the concept. The pandemic has also prompted reflection on how, where…

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Read more about the article Workplace efficiency and a sense of belonging at Grupa Żywiec/Heineken

Workplace efficiency and a sense of belonging at Grupa Żywiec/Heineken

  • Post published:18/05/2022
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The experience of Covid and the aspiration of employees to have more control over where and when they work has led to a complete rethinking of the workplace at Grupa…

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Read more about the article Walk Your Meeting – Why you need to get out more for productivity, health and wellbeing!

Walk Your Meeting – Why you need to get out more for productivity, health and wellbeing!

  • Post published:22/02/2022
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Humans are not designed to spend all their time indoors. And especially we’re not well-designed for spending most of the time sitting down. So it makes sense to get out…

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Read more about the article The art and science of humanising the office

The art and science of humanising the office

  • Post published:10/02/2022
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The current moment offers great opportunities for rethinking the workplace, as well as rethinking how we work overall. If offices are to be part of the mix, what can be…

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Read more about the article Does working from home lead to more productivity, work intensification, both or neither?

Does working from home lead to more productivity, work intensification, both or neither?

  • Post published:06/02/2022
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There has been a succession of surveys during the pandemic showing that people working from home are more productive than when they work in an office. Or at least, feel…

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Read more about the article Going Remote-First at Cimpress and Vista

Going Remote-First at Cimpress and Vista

  • Post published:22/12/2021
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One organisation that has adopted a very proactive approach to the opportunities from remote working is Cimpress. Cimpress is the parent company of a dozen international companies, the best known…

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Read more about the article Catch-up: Watch our July 2021 European Open Meeting

Catch-up: Watch our July 2021 European Open Meeting

  • Post published:03/08/2021
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Creating smart, sustainable and healthy workplaces, using the new ISO standard for acoustic excellence in open-plan environments, and new communications formats for live events were the topics for our July…

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Read more about the article Catchup: Spotlight on Smart Working Leadership

Catchup: Spotlight on Smart Working Leadership

  • Post published:17/07/2021
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New ways of working require new approaches to leadership – and that was the focus of our September 30th open meeting of the European Smart Work Network. Our great international…

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Read more about the article Smart Working Culture Change – Changemakers at DCMS
Smart Working Changemakers Workshop at DCMS

Smart Working Culture Change – Changemakers at DCMS

  • Post published:02/07/2021
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(Updated 24/7/21) How do you embed the culture and behaviour change needed to make a success of Smart Working? The very successful Changemakers programme at the UK Department for Digital,…

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Read more about the article European Smart Work Network 29 July 2021

European Smart Work Network 29 July 2021

  • Post published:30/06/2021
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Creating smart, sustainable and healthy workplaces, using the new ISO standard for acoustic excellence in open-plan environments, and new communications formats for live events are the topics for our July…

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Read more about the article Activity-Based Working and the Future of Smart Working
ABW and the extended workplace

Activity-Based Working and the Future of Smart Working

  • Post published:12/04/2021
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Our Open Session for both Members and Non-Members on May 27th 2021 examined what Activity-Based Working (ABW) is and its central contribution to smarter and more agile ways of working.…

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Read more about the article Virtual Reality at KLM – the future of smarter collaboration?

Virtual Reality at KLM – the future of smarter collaboration?

  • Post published:31/03/2021
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The March 2021 session of the European Smart Work Network included a fascinating case study presented by Henk Smeenk, Concept Owner Hybrid Workplace at KLM. According to Henk, the VR…

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Read more about the article Leesman, Michelin, Coconat – our February meeting
Philip Vanhoutte in conversation with Tim Oldman

Leesman, Michelin, Coconat – our February meeting

  • Post published:07/02/2021
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The focus in our February European Smart Work Network session was on how work is experienced and supported in the new world of work, and looking at best practice and…

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Read more about the article Challenges for Remote Working – Leadership, Customers and Home Workplaces

Challenges for Remote Working – Leadership, Customers and Home Workplaces

  • Post published:11/01/2021
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European Smart Work Network virtual meeting, 28 January 2021 January’s European Smart Work Network open meeting focused on 3 areas central to the new world of work: leadership, virtual customer interactions,…

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Read more about the article “Hybrid Working” and “The New Normal” – don’t forget the transformation!

“Hybrid Working” and “The New Normal” – don’t forget the transformation!

  • Post published:11/11/2020
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Andy Lake challenges the lack of ambition implicit in these new descriptions of working post-pandemic. And we need to rethink what “remote working” means if we are to maximise the…

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Read more about the article Launch of the European Smart Work Network – 24 November

Launch of the European Smart Work Network – 24 November

  • Post published:02/11/2020
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The European Smart Work Network was officially launched with an inaugural event on 24 November. The Network is a community of practice for people actively involved in implementing Smart Working…

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