David George
- Nov 21
- 3 min
The Workplace Renovation Gamble
There’s no need for gambling or leaps of faith with your real estate. Reduce risk with an "Engage them and they will come" approach.
David George
- Nov 18
- 5 min
2024: the year of the Great Real Estate Downsizing?
Let’s look at the changing needs of real estate occupiers. Office occupancy levels have, by most metrics, averaged around 50% of...
David George
- Nov 18
- 4 min
Hybrid Working: How & Why it Changes Your Office Design
What the pandemic has taught us. Allowing employees greater flexibility and choice about where and when they work, will most likely...
David George
- Nov 11
- 2 min
Hack 2: Avoid this workplace fail!
In my last post I shared a hack to improve a workplace at low or zero cost, by reducing office space to densify the occupants, improving...
David George
- Nov 11
- 2 min
Hack 1: Workplace Densification
The office feels dead, no sense of team and very few people want to come in. This is not a new challenge but I’ve seen it time and again...
David George
- Oct 24
- 2 min
The Long Game
We're seeing companies settle into a natural cadence of working this October. For some the way of working has been discussed, formalized,...
Lauren Pollack
- Aug 23
- 4 min
Enhance Your Tech Investment with a Human-Centered Approach
Simply because the technology can do the job or is popular doesn't guarantee user-friendliness or employees' willingness to adapt to it.
David George
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Still Kicking The Can?
Does any of this sound familiar? You’re seeing about 25-35% of employees using your offices, but you can spin that to say around 80% use...
David George
- Jun 27
- 2 min
It's time to move on. Office Design for Flexible Working
It really is time to put the differences of our past behind us, and focus on the future. There will always be opinions and zeitgeists at...
Lauren Pollack
- Jun 14
- 4 min
Strategic Uses for Sensor Data
In an age where data is more available than ever, measuring does not guarantee understanding. The path from measuring workplace usage to...
David George
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Is your office hybrid ready?
There seems to be a lot of hype and misunderstanding as to how create your hybrid ready office that is supportive of more flexible, or...
Lauren Pollack
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Myths of Engagement
Engaging with employees has gotten a bad rap. Here are the top myths about engaging employees in workplace projects.
Lauren Pollack
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Optimizing Your Workplace - Guide
Based on our methodology, we've created a downloadable guide to creating flexible offices in a hybrid world.
Lauren Pollack
- Feb 13
- 4 min
The Role of the Workplace in Burnout
Are the processes, practices, and places that served your company in the past contributing to stress in the present?
David George
- Feb 8
- 5 min
Real Estate - The Great Optimization!
Real estate leases expire, opportunities for optimization
Lauren Pollack
- Feb 8
- 6 min
Working, Together
A growing number of employees, who feel supported with autonomy and choice, feel a natural pull to work outside of their homes.
Lauren Pollack
- Feb 2
- 4 min
Flexibility vs. Flex-washing
Ensure you are supporting flexible workstyles to maximize opportunities for success with hybrid, remote, and in-person models.
Lauren Pollack
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Rationalization Meets Innovation
Rightsizing your workplace to your future way of working will support the next phase of your organization.
Lauren Pollack
- Jan 26
- 3 min
2023- The Year of the Decision
When it comes to your workplace, learning from your people and your data can guide next steps.
David George
- Jan 24
- 1 min
The Evidence Report II
January 2023 Well here it is. No more clickbait. The Evidence Report II – the sequel ! A consolidation of actual work and workplace...
Lauren Pollack
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Key Trends in 2023
Through our work with wonderful clients and partners across the US, we've noticed common themes emerging in the workplace. Here is a...
David George
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays
David George
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
CRUX welcomes Lauren!
An exciting day for everyone as we grow the team at CRUX Workplace and welcome a fantastic new member of the team. I’m so pleased that...