Improving employee happiness is a major goal for HR departments, particularly among larger companies. I wanted to explore how employee benefits can play a part in that, as increasingly we're hearing about the value of non-monetary benefits, and the importance of a strong company culture. In fact, a Glassdoor study…
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Introducing The Future Of Work Canvas
Since launching this blog in summer we have been busy exploring the future of work. It is a vast, fascinating subject, and it is clear that change is coming, whether we’re ready for it or not. The industry leaders we talk to are anticipating some major - and minor…
How technology reduces your ability to focus
Focus and concentration on your everyday tasks are affected by many factors that are mainly derived from the environment, as well as your own biological makeup. There are a few peculiar elements of modern technology that affect our job more than we might think. These device-induced issues can negatively impact…
Why biophilic design is the key to the office of the future
In the future nobody will work in an office, right? We're all going to be sat in our hammocks telepathically communicating to our colleagues, having achieved some kind of work/life nirvana. Actually no. Offices will still be a thing, it's just that - rather like our working practices -…
Why smart devices will increase workplace productivity
Smart offices are becoming more and more relevant as IoT (Internet of Things) devices invade more and more of our productive work spaces. For example, entire smart systems are now dedicated to make every modern establishment both energy and management efficient. The average user is typically stuck with the option…
Interview with Lawrence Mitchell on workplace wellbeing
Lawrence Mitchell is founder of RAW Energy, CCO of SumoSalad, and an author of three books. He is the creator of the RAW Energy philosophy and framework that has led to multiple award-winning workplace wellbeing programmes. At Guild we believe that employee wellbeing is one of the most fundamental success…