Accelerated by the pandemic, companies and employees have reached an inflection point in redefining how the world of work functions. The days of commuting to the office five days a week and clocking in at 9am and out at 5 (5.30-6.30pm) are disappearing. The needs and expectations of both employers and employees are...
We are through Halloween. The fireworks have stopped. And so begins the festive advert competition. Here we take a look at some of the adverts and themes for this winter season as the shops battle for cash and attention. For most brands, the festive period is probably the most important in...
Inspiring Spaces Earlier this year (April 2022), JLL opened one of the most sustainable buildings in the UK; its new office at 20 Water Street, Wood Wharf, London E14. Sitting at the heart of Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) new five million sq ft district, comprising mixed-use space and nine acres of waterside...
Over 290 million students globally are prevented from attending school every year due to overcrowding, the distance to the nearest school, or lack of infrastructure. We spoke to founder and CEO of Thinking Huts, Maggie Grout, who is on a mission to close the education opportunity gap with 3D printed schools. What...
Given our recent musings on office design, we started to consider the places we’d most like to work. Finding a job that inspires us and where we feel part of a great team is of course important, but so too is the space. Here are some designs of amazing offices in...
Put simply, biophilic design about bringing the outdoors in, using natural features and finishes to create an environment that boosts wellbeing. Here, we explore biophilic design and the benefits it can have on the workplace. Where does the concept come from? The term ‘Biophilia’ was coined by Edward O Wilson, who was one...
The jubilee celebrations got us thinking about how much has changed during the 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Naturally it didn’t take long for us to consider changes in the workplace. Nowadays your toaster can order replacement bread if it’s running out, and your computer will remind you that you...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion If you had to choose one word to describe the workplace of today, what would it be? Competitive? Challenging? Efficient? Perhaps... but, would you include “diverse” or “inclusive”? Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is incredibly important for the health, productivity and success of an organisation, both from...
Diversity Marketing If there is one thing that has become clear over the last few years, it’s that the time to talk about diversity is over. The time to act is now. For a long time, the marketing efforts of major brands had one thing in common: they were aimed squarely at...
Our Mental Health at Work Commitment We are excited to announce that The Buzz has joined The Mental Health at Work Commitment curated by Mind. The commitment is a framework from Mind for organisations to follow to improve and support the mental health of their people. At The Buzz, we are looking...
