Tips & Trends Archives - Work Design Magazine https://www.workdesign.com/category/tips-trends/ The Source For Next Work Environments Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:25:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://www.workdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/wdm_avatar-100x100.png Tips & Trends Archives - Work Design Magazine https://www.workdesign.com/category/tips-trends/ 32 32 The Power of Paint: Leveraging Color Psychology to Enhance Culture, Productivity and Profit https://www.workdesign.com/2025/09/the-power-of-paint-leveraging-color-psychology-to-enhance-culture-productivity-and-profit/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:27 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=76343 The colors you choose for your office walls do more than decorate the space—they can directly influence employee productivity, creativity, and well-being while reinforcing your company’s brand identity.

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]]> This Invisible Tech Is Molding The Future Of Office Space Utilization https://www.workdesign.com/2025/08/this-invisible-tech-is-molding-the-future-of-office-space-utilization/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=75889 As companies scramble to optimize hybrid workspaces, new tech lets them track office use without spying on employees.

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]]> Building Inclusion Into the Blueprint: A Design Guide for Today’s Workplace https://www.workdesign.com/2025/08/building-inclusion-into-the-blueprint-a-design-guide-for-todays-workplace/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:21 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=75713 Inclusive workplace design starts with psychological safety. Learn how people-first spaces foster trust, engagement, and a sense of belonging.

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]]> Workers Are Retiring Later: Is the Office Ready for the Silver Tsunami? https://www.workdesign.com/2025/08/workers-are-retiring-later-is-the-office-ready-for-the-silver-tsunami/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=75560 As the “Silver Tsunami” transforms today’s workforce, inclusive workplace design is more important than ever. Forward-thinking firms like TPG Architecture, HLW’s brandx, and Elevated share how to create spaces that are intuitive, accessible, and engaging for every generation.

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]]> The Four Day Workweek: Less Time, Better Work https://www.workdesign.com/2025/07/the-four-day-workweek-less-time-better-work/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:30:58 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=75423 Burnout is rising. Focus is fractured. Productivity is stalling and honestly the five day work week is starting to feel outdated. What if working less actually made your team better?

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]]> Meet Three Women Shaping Colorado’s Sustainable Future https://www.workdesign.com/2025/07/colorado-women-in-circularity/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=75101 Circular Economy Editor Cynthia Milota speaks with leaders Emily Freeman, Laurie Johnson, and Liz Chapman at Circularity 25 in Denver about how Colorado is shaping national circular economy policy, deconstruction practices, and waste reduction strategies to build a more sustainable future.

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]]> Vacant Offices Get New Life As Cities Bet Big On Coliving https://www.workdesign.com/2025/07/vacant-offices-get-new-life-as-cities-bet-big-on-coliving/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:08 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=74712 As office vacancies continue to be an issue in some cities, coliving is transforming empty spaces into affordable, community-driven housing — slashing costs and adding density in cities worldwide.

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]]> Booking Belonging: What Workplaces Can Learn from Airbnb’s Experience Update https://www.workdesign.com/2025/07/booking-belonging-what-workplaces-can-learn-from-airbnbs-experience-update/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:00:02 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=75503 Discover how workplace design is shifting from space to experience—leveraging UX, personalization, and behavioral design to boost engagement and culture.

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]]> The First Five Minutes: Why Visitor Experience Needs a Redesign https://www.workdesign.com/2025/07/the-first-five-minutes-why-visitor-experience-needs-a-redesign/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:16 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=75446 In today’s hybrid workplace, every visit counts - and not just for employees. Whether it’s a prospective hire, a partner, or a high-value client, your office is no longer just a backdrop for meetings.

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]]> Burned Out And Logged On: How Can We Fix The Well-being Crisis In The Future of Work? https://www.workdesign.com/2025/07/burned-out-and-logged-on-how-can-we-fix-the-well-being-crisis-in-the-future-of-work/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:28 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=75008 As the boundaries between work and life blur, Gallup finds employees around the globe are not just less productive…they are less well overall.

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