SPACE PLANNING FOR THE NEURODIVERGENT WORKPLACE

Neurodivergent employees often face multiple challenges in the work environment. For those that are hypersensitive, whether to sound, touch, smell or visual input, their ability to be productive at work can be seriously impaired. These differences in the way that neurodivergent people experience the world can also impact their sense of well-being, comfort and belonging in the workplace. Conversley, some neurodivergent people can be hyposensitive in some of these areas where, for example, they require additional visual stimulation to bring out their creativity.

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USING COLOUR AND PATTERN FOR NEURO-INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

An estimated 15-20% of the population is thought to be neurodivergent, possessing talents that are often woefully underutilised. Ensuring that the workplace is optimised for this significant sector of the workforce is clearly vital for both business and neurodivergent individuals.

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8 KEY PRINCIPALS OF ACOUSTIC DESIGN FOR THE NEURO-INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

As part of our Neuro-Inclusive Design series, in this blog we examine how sound can impact people with neurodiverse conditions. It goes on to explore some workplace design adaptations that can be implemented to support neurodivergent employees.

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10 NEURODIVERSITY AT WORK STATISTICS THAT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU

As part of our Neuro-inclusive Design series, in this blog we consider some sometimes startling facts and figures on the subject of neurodiversity in the workplace. As companies begin to recognise the importance of understanding the needs of its full spectrum of employees, Milliken’s  Whitepaper ‘Designing a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace’ reveals some attention raising statistics that can’t be ignore.

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SPECIFYING FLOORING FOR NEURODIVERSE WORKPLACES: 10 POINTS TO CONSIDER

Designing workspaces with neurodiverse employees in mind goes beyond mere aesthetics. It involves creating environments that accommodate a broad range of sensory needs, particularly for individuals with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorders.

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HOW TO DESIGN A NEURO-INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

Seemingly every day, we hear about another high-profile, successful individual becoming aware of their neurodivergent condition. At the same time, companies are increasingly questioning whether they have the best or even the right workplace for their neurodiverse employees.  
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SUSTAINABLE CARPET TILES: 7 KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SUPPLIER

Creating sustainable work environments now goes beyond being ‘the right thing to do’ and is fast becoming a commercial imperative. The Bupa Wellbeing Index highlighted that just under half of today’s Gen Z workforce would consider leaving a job if their employer doesn’t demonstrate action on social and environmental issues. With much of our time spent at work, workplace interiors clearly have an important role to play.
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A GUIDE TO SPECIFYING LOW CARBON CARPET TILES


As one of the largest interior finishes in terms of volume, installing carpet can have a significant impact on the design and comfort of an interior. It can also potentially be a high contributor of embodied carbon emissions, as indicated in this breakdown from architects Gensler where carpet ranks third highest in the interior materials category.

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HOW CARPET TILE RECYCLING CAN HELP ACHIEVE YOUR CARBON AND ESG GOALS

Specifying sustainable floor coverings usually requires evaluating multiple product attributes. This typically involves scrutinising materials for recycled content, material health and embodied carbon as well as checks on how responsibly a product has been manufactured. Progress made by manufacturers in all these areas has already helped to drive down carbon emissions in buildings. When it comes to disposal of used flooring however, how can this contribute?

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EMBRACING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: HOW CARPET TILE RE-USE WORKS

A recent article by the World Economic Forum highlights the transformative potential for businesses that embrace the Circular Economy. Similar to how early adopters of digital technologies have outpaced their peers, it recognises why companies need to adapt quickly to this new paradigm where sustainability is no longer a choice but an essential component of success.  

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