Emma Ascott, Author at Work Design Magazine https://www.workdesign.com/author/emma-ascott/ The Source For Next Work Environments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:42:22 +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 Emma Ascott, Author at Work Design Magazine https://www.workdesign.com/author/emma-ascott/ 32 32 New Survey Finds Majority Of Employees Believe AI Will End The Office Era https://www.workdesign.com/2025/08/new-survey-finds-majority-of-employees-believe-ai-will-end-the-office-era/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:45:01 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=76071 Over 50% of workers say AI will make offices obsolete while 71% believe it boosts flexibility and balance, pointing to rising demand for AI-powered remote work.

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Is A 4-Day Workweek The Inevitable Future Of Work? https://www.workdesign.com/2025/07/is-a-4-day-workweek-the-inevitable-future-of-work/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:01:00 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=74345 Gallup data shows a natural shift to a new corporate normal is already underway as average weekly working hours are dropping.

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]]> From Japan To Nigeria, AI Is Changing What Work Means — And Who Gets Left Behind https://www.workdesign.com/2025/06/from-japan-to-nigeria-ai-is-changing-what-work-means-and-who-gets-left-behind/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=74271 Countries face different AI challenges, whether facing aging workforces or surging youth populations, but the urgent need for reskilling is the common thread.

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]]> AI At The Front Desk: Are Bots The Future Of Reception In Coworking Spaces? https://www.workdesign.com/2025/05/ai-at-the-front-desk-are-bots-the-future-of-reception-in-coworking-spaces/ Thu, 08 May 2025 20:34:29 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=73453 It’s no longer unthinkable to consider a robotic receptionist or AI-powered assistant welcoming members, managing bookings, or even offering local lunch recommendations with a smile (or at least a programmed one).

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]]> The Hybrid Office Of The Future: A Place To Work And Grow Food https://www.workdesign.com/2025/04/the-hybrid-office-of-the-future-a-place-to-work-and-grow-food/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=72979 Struggling to revitalize empty commercial real estate, companies are repurposing spaces for vertical farming - creating fresh opportunities for both food security and corporate sustainability in the future of work.

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]]> From Tech Hubs To Digital Detox Havens: How Coworking Space Design Is Helping Workers Unplug https://www.workdesign.com/2025/04/coworking-space-design-unplug/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:00:24 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=72472 With thoughtful design and an emphasis on balance, coworking spaces are setting the standard for how workspaces can help employees unplug and achieve a healthier work-life rhythm.

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]]> The Consultants Are Coming — Are Coworking Spaces Equipped To Handle The Federal Layoff Fallout? https://www.workdesign.com/2025/03/the-consultants-are-coming-are-coworking-spaces-equipped-to-handle-the-federal-layoff-fallout/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:30:04 +0000 https://www.workdesign.com/?p=72070 Coworking spaces could see a surge in demand as the Trump administration lays off hundreds of thousands of workers.

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