What creates a healthy, high-performing workplace? Organisational psychology researcher Erika Clarry explores connection, work design, psychosocial risk, and how wellbeing can be built into everyday work.
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Colour, materials and the modern workplace
How do colour and materials influence workplace design? Bremworth’s Amit Gupta explores nature-inspired palettes, natural materials, texture and how interiors shape the way people feel at work.
The sensory workplace: how colour and texture are changing office design
As work becomes more digital, workplace interiors have a bigger sensory role to play. We explore how colour, texture and tactile materials can support focus, collaboration, acoustics and wellbeing.
Workplace design: what do employees really want?
An office might look great on opening day, but the real test is how it feels once people have settled into working in it. A year after redesigning our Auckland office, we surveyed the ACCO team about what they love, how they use the space, and what could still be improved.
Brain-friendly workplaces: Q&A with Dr Mark Williams
What does neuroscience tell us about better workplace design? Dr Mark Williams explores attention, interruptions, AI, meetings and how employers can better support focus and performance.
How to choose boardroom and conference chairs for your Australian fit-out
Fitting out a boardroom, a run of meeting rooms and a conference space usually means seating them all at once, and it is easy to assume one chair covers the lot. It rarely does. Here is how to choose the right chairs for each room in your Australian fit-out.
Drafting chair vs office stool vs active stool
Not all workplace stools serve the same purpose. Compare drafting chairs, office stools and active stools to understand which option best supports the task, workspace and level of movement required.
The complete guide to choosing a drafting chair for your workspace
Choosing a drafting chair looks simple until you compare the options. Gas lift range, foot rings, mechanisms and seat shape all vary, and the right combination depends on the surface and the people using it. This guide walks through what sets a drafting chair apart and how to match one to your workspace.
How to specify height adjustable desks for hot desking and shared workspaces
You drop into a free desk, find it set to whoever sat there last, and just get on with the day rather than resetting it. Across a floor of rotating staff, almost nobody ends up at the right height. Here’s how to specify desks that fit everyone.
The psychology of comfort explains why ergonomics is key to workplace wellbeing
Most workplace wellbeing conversations focus on culture and workload. The physical environment rarely gets the same attention, despite playing a direct role in how people feel at work. This piece looks at the research behind physical comfort and psychological wellbeing, and what it means for the people making decisions about the workplace environment.