The work environment: traditional or dynamic?
Seldom consciously designed, usually very traditional. Every organization has its own work environment. Rarely is it designed with intent; more often, it follows traditional patterns. But why should you change your office layout, and what exactly are “dynamic offices”? Read on to uncover the essence of dynamic workplaces and learn how to align your office […]
A dynamic work environment can support the well-being of employees
Users no longer have fixed, assigned workspaces. Organizations are increasingly opting for a dynamic work environment or activity-based work environment where users no longer have fixed, assigned workspaces. We must not lose sight of the fact that a work environment must first and foremost guarantee the comfort and well-being of its users. In the rise […]
The importance of a clear vision for your workplace development
Does your current work environment align with your future needs? The COVID-19 crisis has made many organizations realize that their current work environment does not align with their future needs. The increase in remote work will shift the focus of office activities. It is predicted that teams will mainly come to the office to meet, […]
The importance of balance for the success of the work environment
What is the most productive work environment? During a keynote on the evolution of the workplace at a conference or during a class on user psychology at the university, I often dare to ask the audience the following question: “What is the most productive work environment?” Immediately, murmurs arise in the room, people scratch their […]
Collaboration in the office environment after corona
The impossible has happened: teleworking is now part of everyday life in many organizations! Organizations that had resisted implementing remote work for years, citing various valid and less valid reasons, were forced by the coronavirus pandemic to take drastic measures. Today’s reality shows that employees are not as helpless or unreliable as feared. But what […]
Behavioural change in the workplace: a utopia?
Do you recognize the following situation? Barbara goes to the workspace of her colleague Frank in the open office environment and asks a question about a file he is working on. Frank gives a detailed answer. A conversation begins. Filip happens to pass by and also knows a thing or two about the file. He […]
Communicating change: the secret of the 3 pyramids
The key to successful change in an organization lies in effective, but most importantly, creative internal communication. However, this is often easier said than done. The “3 Pyramids” is a proven method for developing a solid communication strategy. We are constantly connected to social networks and news sites that bombard us throughout the day with […]
The workplace game: discussing workplace behaviour in an activity-based work environment
What is the Workplace Game? The Workplace Game is a board game designed to initiate discussions about workplace behaviour among users. In what context was the Workplace Game developed? Activity-Based Working (ABW) emerged in the Netherlands in the early 1990s. Large organizations realized that they had a significant amount of office space that was increasingly […]
The six key areas for a human-centered work environment
What was your first workplace like? I still clearly remember my very first workplace, almost 20 years ago, in an outdated office building from the 1960s. I was given a spot at an “island” in a large open-plan office on the basement level. There was no natural daylight. My traditional desk had a computer monitor, […]
The work environment in service of agile working – a recipe for chaos or a strategic opportunity?
Crowder & Friess (2015) describe agile working as an informal management approach that emphasises flexibility, communication, and transparency among team members and between the team and management. The scrum method: the new mantra of organisations The scrum methodology is the most widely used. Scrum teams are multidisciplinary and self-managing, with all the necessary expertise to […]