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Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Take a few seconds to work out how many years there are likely to be between now and your retirement. Since our brains are wired to think linearly, we naturally assume that the amount of change that’ll happen in these years will be roughly the same as that which we’ve...
3 ways to boost wellbeing and happiness while working remotely
COVID-19 and the challenges of remote working The coronavirus pandemic is fundamentally changing the way we work. We’ve all found ourselves in unchartered territory and the situation is in constant flux. Almost overnight, a huge chunk of the population has decamped...
What is Machine Learning and how does it work?
Terms like ‘machine learning’ and ‘deep learning’ are often used interchangeably with AI, but machine learning is actually a sub-set of AI. It refers to algorithms we use to mimic human intelligence and make predictions. Think of it like this: machine learning is the...
Artificial Intelligence: How it’s being used and the pros and cons of AI technology
“AI will have a more profound impact than electricity or fire” - Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google Sundar’s bold claim speaks to the epic future possibilities promised by AI. Yet despite the hype, current reality is somewhat more mundane. Gautum Shrofffrom from Tata...
New Uses for Your Conference Room Every Day of the Week
New Uses for Your Conference Room Every Day of the Week Modern, agile companies are trying to think of new ways to create collaborative work environments. Rethinking how office space is used can lead to fresh ideas that encourage great workplace relationships at your...
Workplace scheduling case study: Altus Financial
Altus Financial chose Smartway2 to manage space scheduling. “We needed to find a way to manage our meeting room bookings more effectively,” said Valerie Alexandrova, Operations Manager at Altus Financial. “The key capabilities we sought in a workplace scheduling...
Optimizing Spaces: IoT & Smart Buildings and the Future of Work
There’s no denying that our environment impacts performance. A well-designed workplace can improve wellness, productivity and results; even as we face higher densities and 24/7 use. The trend towards enhanced working environments is continuous. Many buildings used to...
Workplace scheduling case study: Australian Education Union (AEU)
The Australian Education Union (AEU) Victoria chose Smartway2 to manage space scheduling. “The standout features that led to our decision to use Smartway2 are it’s clean and simple interface, it’s ability to integrate with Outlook and the simple way it can be deployed...
The impact of technology in the workplace
Perhaps you have been thinking - will the robots take my job? Or, if you’re more dramatically inclined… “Will the machines be our minions in the future of work, or will we be theirs?” Okay, so perhaps that's succumbing to the hype, but these are important questions to...
The secret life of Facilities Managers
We know your secret, Facilities Managers. There’s been a lot of talk about how the scope of the role is changing to include responsibilities that used to sit squarely in the boardroom, in IT or in HR’s domain. Responsibilities like creating opportunities for...
How – and why – should a Facilities Manager create a “Learning Culture?”
Faced with accelerating change in the world around us, forward-thinking CEOs acknowledge that continuous up-skilling and innovation are essential to survival. That’s why leaders in many disciplines – not least Facilities, HR and IT – are being challenged to...
The 5 features your office needs to reap the benefits of activity based working
Activity based working (ABW), a strategic approach for creating a more agile workplace, has become more of a standard than a trend in creating collaborative environments. It's as much an employee retention tool as it is an employee attraction tool, so there's a lot of...
Tech trends creating the workplace of the future
This feature on 'Tech Trends Creating the Workplace of the Future' - by our CEO John T. Anderson - was published in FMJ's January/February 2020 issue. Business and culture trends are redefining the way we work, paving the way for more sustainable, adaptable and...
Office Neighborhoods: benefits, definitions and implementation tips
What is a neighborhood office layout? Everyone is talking about neighborhood workspaces, but what exactly is a neighborhood work environment? In office design, the term ‘neighborhood’ often refers to a dedicated area for a team, project, or department. Neighborhoods...
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