It has been widely stated that Covid-19 has forced businesses to rethink their ways of working, with some predicting that we would see the death of the office altogether. Glenside is convinced that those forecasting that there is no future for the office are incorrect in their predictions.
Warehouses and distribution centres form and essential link in the supply chain between producer and end user. It is critical that the commercial fit-out of these facilities are handled by experts with experience in their configuration and specific storage requirements.
Many people are known to have enjoyed “The Office” TV series created by Ricky Gervais, but the concept of “an office” as a place where people could work was created long ago and was very different! A recent article by Knight Frank paints a fascinating picture of the history of the office
At the start of 2020 no one could have expected the year to unfold as it has. For many companies, their offices became empty for several months and remote working became the norm. Now with the return to the office gradually taking place, we have taken a look at
The Covid-19 lockdown has meant that many people have been obliged to work from home. This has been difficult for some, but for others the experience has been more positive and indeed surprisingly productive. As we explained in our recent blog entry on hot-desking
At Glenside we are striving to make sure that when you are able to return to work, your workplace environment is as safe as it can be. With this in mind, we have been cooperating with innovative manufacturers to produce a range of office screening solutions…
Wow, what a year 2018 has been, and how it has flown by! The summer months were something to savour, with the England football team bringing the nation…
What is known as “resimercial” office design is a growing trend in the planning and furnishing of the workplace. As the term implies…
It will come as no surprise that the UK’s shrinking office phenomenon is gathering speed. Apparently prompted by the boom in “micro-homes”
Biophilic design is based on the idea that using nature inspired themes for office design can greatly improve the productivity of your workforce
Does your workspace help or hinder your employees? Does it motivate or deter productivity?
Glenside has considerable experience of fitting out offices in this ‘open plan era’ of collaborative working. We know what works and what doesn’t. And we do know that pods and booths are becoming increasingly popular in the office designs that we create and build for our clients.