The coming retail revolution. It’s shopping Jim, but not as we know it… We are in the midst of a revolution in retail space. Going shopping today does not mean what it used to. There are signs the days of the mega-mall may be over. Research in Britain shows that… We are in the midst of a revolution in retail space. Going shopping today does not mean what it used to. There are signs the days of the mega-mall may be over. Research in Britain shows that slowing sales growth, internet shopping and moves towards more sales per square metre is dramatically impacting the future of where we shop. The long and short of it is that retail spaces are Continue reading “The coming retail revolution. It’s shopping Jim, but not as we know it…”
Individual space versus shared space Human conflict on the planet has always been about the rights of the individual versus the rights of the community. In personal relationships, in business, in neighbourhoods and in politics, we constantly have to weigh up what we want versus what someone else wants. It is a world of ongoing compromise to create social harmony ensuring that the needs of the individual and the needs of those around them are met. Nowhere does this come into sharp focus more than in… Human conflict on the planet has always been about the rights of the individual versus the rights of the community. In personal relationships, in business, in neighbourhoods and in politics, we constantly have to weigh up what we want versus what someone else wants. It is a world of ongoing compromise to create social harmony ensuring that the needs of the individual and the needs of those around them are met. Nowhere does this come into sharp focus more than Continue reading “Individual space versus shared space”
New types of jobs on the way to match virtual offices It’s not only space that is going to change as we increasingly move towards virtual offices. It will be the nature of the jobs we do too… It’s not only space that is going to change as we increasingly move towards virtual offices. It will be the nature of the jobs we do too. I came across an interesting website that looks at Continue reading “New types of jobs on the way to match virtual offices”
Do you really trust people when they work from home? There is always an elephant in the room during discussions about remote working. We all know the practice is something that is going to continue to increase but how comfortable are we about people ‘Working From Home’? There is always an elephant in the room during discussions about remote working. We all know the practice is something that is going to continue to increase but how comfortable are we about people ‘Working From Home’? People often joke about it. Staff raise their eyebrows when some of their colleagues might appear to spend a great deal of time ‘working from home’. Do we really know how much time they are working versus surfing TradeMe? Continue reading “Do you really trust people when they work from home?”
More time on Facebook improves productivity It sounds completely counterintuitive, but finding out what is happening on Facebook can offer great insights into ways to make a work culture thrive… It sounds completely counterintuitive, but finding out what is happening on Facebook can offer great insights into ways to make a work culture thrive. Continue reading “More time on Facebook improves productivity”
The Auckland revolution – a city proud and loud about coming of age Auckland is experiencing massive change on a scale we haven’t seen since the Harbour Bridge was built. The tide is turning on New Zealand’s big smoke and it is on the verge of global recognition as a world class city… Auckland is experiencing massive change on a scale we haven’t seen since the Harbour Bridge was built. The tide is turning on New Zealand’s big smoke and it is on the verge of global recognition as a world class city. Idealog magazine recently ran an article titled Continue reading “The Auckland revolution – a city proud and loud about coming of age”
Get ready for chaos in the way we work and the places we work Flexibility in the way we work and where we work is about to go to a whole new chaotic level. We’ve known for some time that technology and globalisation are rapidly and dramatically changing the way we do business. Now pundits are saying… Flexibility in the way we work and where we work is about to go to a whole new chaotic level. We’ve known for some time that technology and globalisation are rapidly and dramatically changing the way we do business. Now pundits are saying Continue reading “Get ready for chaos in the way we work and the places we work”
Is workplace location becoming a deal breaker? I’ve heard a few anecdotes about how young professionals now interview a prospective employer rather than the other way around. The thesis goes that if… I’ve heard a few anecdotes about how young professionals now interview a prospective employer rather than the other way around. The thesis goes that if you are highly skilled and confident, you can shop around for the job you want, and size up your employer. I always wondered how widespread that really is. But I would suggest that no matter how common it is, people are definitely Continue reading “Is workplace location becoming a deal breaker?”
Getting fast & furious about trains & buses I’m just back from a trip to Germany via Hong Kong, and as much as it was a holiday, I can never switch off my professional reflections. The efficiency of people getting around CBDs in these countries struck me. Trains, subways, buses; the transport culture is just about the complete opposite of Auckland where we are all still so addicted to the car. Yes, yes, I know the old argument that goes… I’m just back from a trip to Germany via Hong Kong, and as much as it was a holiday, I can never switch off my professional reflections. The efficiency of people getting around CBDs in these countries struck me. Trains, subways, buses; the transport culture is just about the complete opposite of Auckland where we are all still so addicted to the car. Yes, yes, I know the old argument that goes around in circles that Continue reading “Getting fast & furious about trains & buses”
Are our offices a waste of space? Researchers have delivered us a double whammy about how badly we are using office space in New Zealand. And it’s got me worried. Colliers researchers have found that premium office space in Auckland is costing around $10,000 per staff member. Although these staff may be working in open plan areas, the number of… Researchers have delivered us a double whammy about how badly we are using office space in New Zealand. And it’s got me worried. Colliers researchers have found that premium office space in Auckland is costing around $10,000 per staff member. Although these staff may be working in open plan areas, the number of breakout rooms, meeting rooms and other spaces has pushed the space being used per person way over the top. By my reckoning, a sensible cost per staff member Continue reading “Are our offices a waste of space?”
