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Hubb Consultants Blog

Read the latest news and stories around the world of work from Hubb and across industries most especially about new ways of working and activity-based working hottest buzz

  The modern workplaces are changing the way people think about their office space, through the leveraging of their workplace to benefit the business and the staff.   At Hubb Consultants, we have seen numerous businesses develop and grow by learning and understanding workplace strategies and activity-based working.   When beginning your workplace transformation, the gathering of data is essential to understand where your business currently is, and where you...

We are raised to believe we must accentuate the positives, especially in our working lives.   However, when we think of performance reviews and everyday feedback, there is a greater emphasis on what can be done better, rather than what is done well. This can often leave us with more knowledge on negative points rather than how to build on people’s strengths. This can manifest itself in...

When we think of success, it is easy to align it with intelligence. However, it is found through new research that your attitude may be a better predictor of your success, rather than your IQ. Why’s this? Simply, because it is found that an individual’s core attitudes fall into one of two categories: A fixed mindset or a growth mindset. A fixed mindset refers to those with the...

Employees were once thought of as expendable assets and easily replaceable to keep the wheels of the business turning.   However, the employee from ten years ago is no longer the same as the employees we are starting to see in the modern day and age. So, what’s changed? Anytime, anywhere The idea of flexible work refers to working anytime, anywhere, and being essentially evaluated by what you produce, rather...

Have you been noticing the rising popularity of standing desks in the workplace?   Incorporating standing desks into your office space to boost staff productivity and wellness is becoming increasingly popular in the business and in modern workplace strategies, and I bet you’re wondering why. ABC News recently published an article discussing the growing attraction to the standing desk trend, and Hubb Consultants have long been advocates for...

Should you also be changing your commercial accommodation? Okay, so you’ve been seeing your competitors move offices and change things up a bit? Is there something you’ve missed? Well, if you’re unsure about whether you should make the change and aren’t sure if it is the right strategic business decision, then take a seat because I’m about to give you the five ways you can figure it out. Staff...

Is Workplace Strategy equal to a ‘Beautiful Office’?   In a rapidly evolving economy and workplace, you’d only hope things were just as simple. Some say Workplace Strategy is synonymous with Activity Based Working (ABW). Some say it may hold the future of work and some reckons it’s the silver bullet to productivity and business success. Workplace Strategy 101   So, what is workplace strategy and why does it matter so...

Have you been seeing your workplace “lose its edge?” Perhaps you have noticed that your workplace has been dwindling in productivity, creating a significant and costly loss to your company. Or simply, you might have noticed your staff members being “unhappy” when in the working environment and retention is drastically decreased. Whatever you have noticed, if you are in the position where you can see a change...

According to a Gallup poll, an astonishing 70% of the workforce is disengaged, ultimately costing companies billions in lost productivity. There are a lot of aspects to keep an eye on in your workspace, however, the importance of knowing the signs to watch out for in order to prevent your company from losing revenue is critical. Segregated Departments Segregated departments only result in seclusion, which diminishes any...