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Nook sparkles at Ridgeview Wine Estate
Nook sparkles at Ridgeview Wine Estate As places to work go, few are more scenic than Ridgeview Wine Estate. Nestled at the foot of England’s South Downs, Ridgeview’s vineyards have been producing world-class sparkling wines for over 25 years. Ridgeview takes its responsibilities as a business very seriously, and the company is
Read moreNooks take centre stage as libraries level up for the hybrid future
Nooks take centre stage as libraries level up for the hybrid future For many people, libraries have a special place in their heart. Not only do they provide essential free access to words and ideas, they also serve as vital community spaces – a place for people to meet, learn, relax and
Read moreAccess all areas – making offices workable for all
Access all areas – now that offices are opening again, let’s make them workable for all Inclusive workspace design is about more than simply adhering to building regulations and health and safety requirements. That’s box ticking. To be truly inclusive is to design for everybody, regardless of variables such as age, gender,
Read morePositioning for a hybrid future
Hybrid Working the “new normal”? Hybrid working is the latest buzz-phrase to enter our post-pandemic language. It describes the blended balance between a workforce that operates from both the home and the office, with employees given more freedom – and trust – to work how and where they want. But what
Read more5 top tips for a more inclusive office
5 top tips for a more inclusive office There is a strong appetite amongst businesses of all sizes to emerge from the challenge of Covid as better corporate citizens and with a greater focus on people and productivity as opposed to where the work is done. Putting Who, How and What
Read moreEasing return-to-work anxiety
Easing return-to-work anxiety The lack of clear answers around what work looks like post-Covid weighs more heavily on some people than others. Back-to-work anxiety is being felt by a broad spectrum of professionals who, for the past 12 months, have got used to working remotely and to different daily routines. Now,
Read moreWhy is office space still failing neurodivergent individuals?
Why is office space still failing neurodivergent individuals? Autism unemployment is a serious problem, as highlighted by the figures and facts presented by the National Autistic Society in the UK that say that just 16% of autistic adults are in full time paid employment. Despite much talk of businesses ‘building back better’
Read moreThe future of office space – round-table discussion
The future of office space – round-table discussion We recently took part in a lively round-table discussion hosted by Great British Entrepreneur Awards and haysmacintyre on the topic of the future of office space post-Covid. Nook was joined by other innovative brands from the world of workspace and beyond, and the discussion
Read moreCool Schools – How Nook Is Helping Redefine Space And Behaviour In Schools
Cool Schools – helping to Redefine Space And Behaviour In Schools Hearing from customers about the way Nooks are helping to redefine spaces and behaviours is always special. When that feedback is from those in the education sector it’s especially heart-warming. Nook is a long-term asset for schools and universities, helping them
Read moreGoodbye, open office. Hello, dynamic workplace.
With their headquarters largely empty amid the pandemic, tech companies are reconfiguring their open plan spaces to appeal to employees when they return, with opportunities for collaboration and focus. The Wall Street Journal features the use of Nooks to create the new Dynamic Workspace, as designed by M.Moser Associates in their work for
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