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  • AI displays bias when judging people, and that matters for some of its most common uses
    by Neil Franklin on April 23, 2026 at 3:05 pm

    AI systems don’t just process information; they systematically ‘judge’ people in ways that resemble human trust, but with important differences, according to a new study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU). The results have implications for some of the most common ways AI is already being used as a decision-maker and opinion-former, The post AI displays bias when […]

  • Flokk strengthens North American push with new acquisition
    by Freddie Steele on April 23, 2026 at 2:26 pm

    Global furniture manufacturer Flokk has strengthened its push into the North American market with the acquisition of US-based Spec Furniture, as part of an ongoing strategy that has seen the company build a significant presence in the US and Canada through a series of deals. The Oslo-headquartered firm said the move forms part of its The post Flokk strengthens North American push with new […]

  • Meta installs work tracking software on employee devices to train up AI. Inevitable backlash ensues
    by Neil Franklin on April 22, 2026 at 9:18 am

    Meta is installing work tracking software on the computers of some employees that records mouse movements, keystrokes and other interactions in order to train its artificial intelligence systems, according to reports. The programme, introduced for US-based staff, is designed to capture how people use workplace software in real time, including actions such as selecting menu The post Meta installs […]

  • Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, support and standards matter more than ever
    by Carole Spiers on April 21, 2026 at 10:21 am

    There is growing recognition that the workplace needs to become more human again, not less. For all the talk of performance, productivity and retention, too many organisations still treat stress, ill health and emotional wellbeing as secondary matters. They are not. They sit at the heart of business success. The figures from the Keep Britain The post Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, […]

  • New issue of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to explore
    by Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 9:18 am

    The digital edition of the new issue of Works magazine has landed, bringing you another compelling mix of insight and ideas from across the workplace design and management sector. The print edition is on its way and, we think, better than ever. Whichever format you choose, issue 19 offers a comprehensive look at the trends, The post New issue of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to […]

  • Global office fit-out costs rise as geopolitical pressure and AI reshape workplaces
    by Neil Franklin on April 21, 2026 at 7:36 am

    The cost of fitting out office space around the world has risen by up to 6 percent over the past year, as geopolitical instability and growing technological demands combine to reshape corporate real estate strategies, according to new research from JLL. The firm’s 2026 Global Office Fit-Out Cost Guide, which analyses 68 cities, identifies a The post Global office fit-out costs rise as […]

  • London BCO Awards winners highlight shift towards reuse and long term workplace design
    by Neil Franklin on April 16, 2026 at 10:20 am

    The winners of the British Council for Offices London Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising a series of workplace projects that reflect changing priorities in design, sustainability and social value across the capital. Six schemes were selected as regional winners. Deutsche Bank’s headquarters at 21 Moorfields (main image) was named best corporate workplace, while Stonecutter The post […]

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