Our research shows that UK employees were among the least experienced with home working entering into the crisis (only 44% had any experience pre-COVID). We spoke to the Financial Times about why UK employees may be reluctant to return to offices: ft.com/content/84463d…

“Technology can maintain relationships but it won’t build them. Physical distance isn’t easily bridged, no matter how refined the technology.” Margaret Heffernan in Wilful Blindness, published 7 years pre-COVID

Highlights of the first month back in the office include a battle for control of the air con (no one wins), moaning about the coffee choices (decaf always takes a backseat) and an enlightening conversation about fake tans (I have a lot to learn). Oh, how I missed this place!

We’re working with exec teams around the world helping them ask the right questions of their workplace futures. For your chance to ask us your questions join us at 12:00 on 30.09.20 where Dr Peggie allison english and I will do our best to answer leesmanindex.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

“Last time was very interesting, would just like to listen to the insights, and figure out best way forward.” One of the 100+ questions/comments that came in for today’s #askleesman sessions. I hope we were able to help!!

Together with Leesman we researched the effect of working from home vs the qualities of our office. The Leesman Home working benchmark has helped us understand how to support our employees during this difficult period at home. #workingfromhome leesmanindex.com/edge-home-work…

Awesome new output from Dr ⁦Peggie⁩ and her team. The ability to persona profile employee workplace ‘leaning’ based on their role. Easily deployed on employees now while WFH can signpost needs of the WkPlace post return to office.

We've developed the world’s most statistically robust Hybrid Workstyle Assessment that persona profiles the hybrid nature of employees. leesmanindex.com/media/Leesman-…

“The future of work isn’t about home, office, or hybrid – it’s about agility.” Our deputy CEO allison english shares her views on the importance of flexibility in #RTO in Bloomberg. Read more here: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…