Wework to rebrand as The We Company in business structure overhaul, turning its eyes to fintech January 8, 2019 Shared workspace provider Wework is rebranding itself as The We Company, as the firm aims towards a more diversified business portfolio. To be announced at an internal company conference later this week, The We Company will become the parent to several offshoots, including Wework as its main office provider. Others include its residential unit Welive, and an [...]
Wework launches a shoppable London office pop-up store, designed by influencers January 8, 2019 Shared workspace tech giant Wework has today launched a pop-up office in Holborn that is completely shoppable, and is designed with influencers in mind. Open throughout January, the pop-up is filled with office decor from brands such as Urban Outfitters which can be bought via the Liketoknow.it app. Londoners can sign up online to grab [...]
Softbank shares up on reports it will scale back Wework investment amid tech rout January 8, 2019 Shares in Softbank rose more than five per cent this morning following reports it has scaled back its new investment in Wework. The Japanese conglomerate reportedly plans to invest $2bn (£1.6bn) into the shared workspace startup, down from the original sum of $16bn. The investment will no longer involve Softbank’s prolific $100bn Vision Fund, the [...]
How automation can improve the millennial working experience December 17, 2018 Automation is set to surge in impact over the next few years, nowhere more so than in the world of work. While this represents a huge opportunity for economic growth, some employers are concerned that certain jobs may be at risk of being replaced by bots. At the same time, employers are managing the challenges [...]
London’s shared workspace market is helping women to become business leaders December 11, 2018 London's flexible office market is growing. The last 18 months have seen a huge influx of startups and scaleups moving into these spaces, which cater to people who want more than just a part-time desk in order to be productive. To learn more about the appeal of shared workspaces, we commissioned an Economic Impact Report [...]
Why today’s workers hold the key to tomorrow’s digital economy December 11, 2018 In the current news climate, you’d be forgiven for believing the world has never experienced a technological revolution before. According to reports, disruptive technologies such as the AI, IoT and Blockchain are set to have a more fundamental impact on the future of work – in the form of the 'intelligent' fourth industrial revolution – [...]
Technology holds the key to workplace wellness and productivity December 7, 2018 Global organisations are investing billions into corporate wellness programmes each year – a trend that isn't going to stop soon. A survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans found that over half of businesses offering this type of initiative experienced less absenteeism and 66 per cent reported productivity gains. However, success is not guaranteed. [...]
A technophobe’s guide to digital jargon December 6, 2018 Don’t know your bit from your byte? Or your cookie from your cache? Don’t worry. The technophobe’s guide to common digital jargon is here to help. Productivity Software Productivity software is a catch-all term for any particular software or app that aids productivity. It generally comes in the guise of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation or [...]
How to conduct a meeting out of the office December 6, 2018 The dreaded conference call… Remember heading to the meeting room and crowding around the speakerphone in the middle of the table? The robotic automated voice telling you that someone is about to join the call? There was nothing quite like the embarrassment of forgetting to press “mute” before saying something about the boss, or suddenly [...]
How co-working spaces will transform the office environment December 5, 2018 Four years ago, the right to request flexible working became UK law. Since then, flexible working has become more prevalent, to the point that half of the UK workforce is predicted to work remotely by 2020. At the same time a growing number of businesses are embracing the gig economy and turning to freelance workers [...]