Workplace design and strategy.
How an office is planned, fitted out and run shapes how people work in it. From the design brief and the fit-out to wellbeing, sustainability and workplace strategy, these pieces cover what it takes to create a workplace people want to come back to.
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- 01How to write a fit-for-purpose office design briefRead this step-by-step guide by our in-house design and build team Dthree for writing a fit-for-purpose office design brief that identifies and communicates your workplace requirements.
- 02How to Design and Build an Effective Office SpaceWhat do you do when you can’t find your ideal office space? You design one! Take a look at how Dthree Studio can design and build an office to suit your business.
- 03Workplace Strategy: 5 ConsiderationsDirector of Workplace Consulting at DeVono Property, Amanda Irwin, provides insight on the steps businesses need to take when going through their workplace planning by walking us through the strategic process undertaken with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
- 04What Size Office Space Does My Business Need?So, how much office space do you really need? A complex but valid question every business asks when they begin to think about relocating. There are various rules and formulas that can help, but first, you need to determine which ones will specifically help you.
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Smart Offices: How workplace tech is shaping the new office experience
As offices are having to compete with the home post-pandemic, businesses are under pressure to elevate the office experience. This shift has seen occupiers be more selective about space and the additional features they want in their office, with workplace technologies now among the most desirable.
B Corp: Creating a Better Workplace
The B Corp Principles Achieving B Corp certification is a rigorous process that requires firms to evaluate their impact on customers, the community, and their workforce. For Devono, this journey has meant re-examining our operations, policies, and processes - not only as a business but also as a commercial real estate advisor. It has reinforced our understanding of how the workplace influences both companies and their people. B Corp’s assessment focuses on five impact areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. Whilst the workplace is not explicitly listed, it transcends all impact areas. There are two categories, in particular, where the role of the workplace is integral.
Collaborative change: Cripps’ road to B Corp certification and beyond
Collaborative change: Cripps’ road to B Corp certification and beyond Liz Carter, Senior Purpose & Impact Manager, Cripps
Driving Change: A Journey to BCorp in Real Estate
Devono are proud to be a certified B Corporation firm, having made the commitment to be a purpose-driven business, embracing transparency, sustainability, and community driven decisions into all our actions. To get us to this point in our journey has taken a significant level of work and dedication, led by Devono Equity Partner, Stephanie Cowles.
AI: The Next Step in Workplace Evolution
We are delighted to share Devono’s Insights Team’s new report, AI: The Next Step in Workplace Evolution.
How to Improve the Appearance of Your Office Space
The appearance of an office space plays a huge role in shaping the work environment and improving the business's image. A well-designed and aesthetically pleasing office boosts employee morale and leaves a positive impression on clients.
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