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Workplace thinking, from our team. The Spectrum Journal offers perspectives on strategy, culture, staff engagement and the future of how organisations work.

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Blogs
A quick guide to planning your office space
Clear office planning can be the difference between a cramped, inefficient office and a space that helps your team thrive. (below the main heading) Whether you’re rethinking your layout or starting from scratch, planning your office space takes more than just measuring desks. You’ll need to consider how people move, where they work best, and how your layout supports day-to-day tasks. This guide walks through each step of the process, from setting clear goals to avoiding common mistakes, so you can create a workplace that feels organised, professional, and ready for the future.
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Blogs
Building Regulations for Office Fit Outs?
This article answers common questions, for example: Do we need to worry about building regulations when doing office refurbishment works? What are the risks of proceeding without Building Control approval?
4 colleagues collaborate together in covid 19 face masks
Blogs
What is the New Normal for the Post-Covid Workplace?
If you are thinking about what your workplace should be like in the post-covid world then this article will help answer questions such as: What are the emerging trends for office design? What points do you need to be considering? How do you decide what your ‘new normal’ will be?
Two colleagues work at desks 2m apart whilst wearing covid-19 masks
Blogs
How to create a ‘Covid Secure’ workplace
Two colleagues collaborate over a Zoom call
Blogs
Working from home (WFH) temporarily