Place of work

In this Place of Work episode we reveal why acoustics are central to productivity. Host Zoe Yakubu-Sam, Senior Workplace Strategist, and Mariana Anelli, Senior Associate Designer, discuss how intentional acoustic design creates workplaces that truly support how people work.

In our latest Place of Work podcast episode, Suzanne Ries, Senior Sustainability Strategist sits down with Samantha Allen, Associate Director of Engineering Technology and Sustainability, to explore a pressing question: how do you lead on sustainability without breaking the bank? Certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL are widely seen as benchmarks for sustainable design. But are they always necessary?

In our latest Place of Work podcast episode, Associate Director, Frances Gain sits down with Senior Associate Designer Mariana Anelli to discuss the importance of integrating strategy and design. Drawing on their collaborative experiences, the conversation explores how strategy and design work together to create spaces that fulfil clients’ functional, cultural, and aspirational needs.

In our latest podcast episode of the Place of Work, host Frances Gain delves into the intricacies of M Moser's latest living labs in Paris and Amsterdam with Associate Directors in design Jeremy Kumala and Raquel Machado.They explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from these innovative workplaces.

An adaptable workplace is more than just furniture on wheels, it’s about purposeful, iterative changes over time. But what is purposeful change? And how can we use it to address both short and long term business goals?

Join workplace strategists, Frances Gain and Grant Christofely, as they take a deep dive into the adaptable workplace - from the evolution of the office, to iterative design and the need for purposeful change.

In order to retain employees, companies must recognize that the physical workplace is the most tangible testament it can make to its people. This requires intentional design with the cares and motivations of its employees in mind. Organisations must go beyond the fundamentals of facilitating connection and consider why we are bringing people back, to get to the root of what employees are looking for.

In this episode of Place of work, M Moser Group Director Nabil Sabet is joined by our newest team member, Director, Sam Farhang, to discuss how companies can use holistic design as a tool to engage employee desires, motivations and expectations, and use what we’ve learned about connections to build even more meaningful ones.

“Neurodiversity” and “D&I” have become popular terms in corporate speak -- but how can organisations go beyond the checkboxes in their D&I efforts? M Moser’s Frances Gain sits down with Mary Jude Reidy of online music streaming service Deezer to talk about Deezer’s unwavering commitment to D&I, and the successes and challenges that have come along with imbedding it into the fabric of the firm.

Hybrid work is one of the most popular buzzwords in the workplace right now. But what does it actually look like in real life? In this episode of Place of work, M Moser’s Grant Christofely, Associate Director, Workplace Strategy, and Raquel Sachser, Design Director and co-leader of the firm’s NY office, discuss the current state of hybrid work. Take a deep dive into how internal policies, workflows, and communities are changing from an organisational and leadership perspective to align with hybrid working.

In an ever evolving landscape, how can a company execute on its neurodiversity efforts with integrity, compassion and inclusivity at the center? In this episode of Place of work, M Moser’s Grant Christofely and Frances Gain explore neurodiversity, including its definition, the ways in which it manifests in the workplace, and how organisations can shape their work environments to support all individuals in their unique ability to do their best work.

In recent years, inclusivity has shifted and expanded in the workplace, with increased remote work over the last year being a catalyst. But how will diversity and inclusion take new form in the future office? One thing is certain - organisations must see an inclusive workspace as a vital part of the business in order for their initiatives to create real impact and value. In this episode of Place of work, M Moser’s Frances Gain and Grant Christofely are joined by special guest Jennica Palecek from Colliers International to discuss why it’s crucial to incorporate diverse perspectives into the workplace.