

Has remote working become very last century?
London Calling. Back in the mid-80s, everyone piled into London once their university or college days were over. It made sense – the provinces were in decline and London was where it was all happening. Rents were high in nice areas, but there were plenty of low rent options for those on regular salaries, or for people who’s parents weren’t paying their bills. You knew where you were in the 80s, life was simpler in some ways and more difficult in others. It was a time without


People come for style but they stay for substance
You don’t expect the manufacturer of audio headset equipment to be an expert on physical workplaces, but Paul Dunne of Plantronics made me stop and think when he said; “The nicer they build them, the less they’re used.” He’s referring to new office developments where the popular trend for lots of glass and shiny hard surfaces along with high ceilings and exposed ducting isn’t as cool as it seems. “It’s often an acoustic nightmare, a place where the initial appeal wears off –