Innovation - in the workspace study

The way we live and work is constantly changing. Major trends like globalisation, as well as environmental and technological factors, increasingly affect the way businesses operate, and how people work. Since 2002, the annual Flexible Working Survey - designed and managed by Global WorkPlace Innovation - examines the way people work across Europe. The findings provide businesses with fresh insights of how to align HR, IT and workplace strategies to changing working practices.

Flexible Working 2007: The latest research proves that flexible working is increasingly becoming the norm, as today`s professionals are seeking more control over how and where they work.

This year's results show that people:

• are spending less time in the office (18%),
• more time homeworking (36%),
• and most of the time on the move (46%).

Consequently, corporate premises are now the emphasis for interaction and communication, with 86% of face-to-face meetings taking place in the central HQ. This presents new challenges for those designing, servicing and managing offices to maximise workforce productivity.

More information in English: http://www.globalworkplaceinnovation.com
In German: http://www.news-ticker.org/pmt.php?news_id=4433682, and find in Wiwo Nr. 34 page 130 : Tod der Bürozelle

The study was launched by Johnson Controll UK, the head of is Dr. Marie Puybaraud (35), directof othe the thinktank "Global Workplace". She has worked out a study with the German Fraunhofer Institut in Stuttgart, called Oxygenz - about the dreams and wishes of young professionals concerning workplace. Intersting regarding all the need for talents - where and how do they like to work. The study will be published soon.

Johnson Controll is an American company based in Milwaukee, founded in 1885. The company provides innovative automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security. Johnson Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise.