Easing 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,
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As World Autism Awareness Day approaches, why is UK office space still failing neurodivergent individuals?
As World Autism Awareness Day approaches, why is UK officespace still failing neurodivergent individuals? Autism unemployment is a serious problem in the UK, as highlighted by the figures and facts presented by the National Autistic Society that say that just 16% of autistic adults are in full time paid employment. Despite much talk
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The 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
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Cool 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
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Goodbye, 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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Re-shaping educational space for neurodivergent individuals
Re-shaping educational space for neurodivergent individuals For many educational establishments, finding the physical space or the finance to dedicate resources to neurodivergent pupils has been difficult. But smart sensory furniture solutions are changing the picture. If they didn’t know it already, educational decision-makers are quickly realising that physical space is at a
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As easy as coffee, wi-fi and a Nook
How retail, hospitality and leisure spaces are flexing to attract remote workers and fresh revenue The pandemic has pressed fast-forward on what is being dubbed the work-from-anywhere phenomenon. Businesses that previously had no relation to the world of work are recognising that how we work has changed for good, and that their
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Nook receives official recognition as an internationally Certified Autism Resource
Nook receives official recognition as an internationally Certified Autism Resource We have always been driven to design in support of neurodiverse minds – this was our founding aim as a business. So, to receive official recognition of our work from an established authority in the field of autistic support makes us especially
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Making event space inclusive for all
Making event space inclusive for all Busy events can be particularly disruptive for individuals who are neurodivergent. And whilst there has been excellent progress from organisers in terms of providing a comfortable event experience for the physically disabled, only now are decision-makers beginning to think in terms of neurodiversity. Building back better
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Nook Helping Healthcare Battle COVID
COVID wiped out our Event Calendar. Now we are helping the healthcare sector to battle COVID. Nook has delivered its acoustic, autism certified wellness pods for free to hospitals across the UK and Netherlands to offer hard-working frontline staff a place to recharge, refocus and recuperate during tiring shifts. Nook pods are
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