What makes an office worth coming into? Qiu Jianhan joins Adrian Tan to explore workplace design, employee involvement and the changing role of the office.
At the time of this conversation, Jianhan was Principal of Strategy at Unispace Asia. He shares his journey from card magic and finance into workplace strategy, and explains how human-centred design can help organisations create spaces that support their people.
In this episode:
• Common workspace design mistakes and how to involve employees early.
• Flexible work arrangements and planning for lower office occupancy.
• Balancing work, life and play in the office.
• What to consider when choosing a new workspace.
Originally published in June 2024. Roles and workplace references reflect the original conversation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Discovering magic tricks
01:12 From finance to workspace strategy
02:38 Common workspace design mistakes
04:06 Engaging employees in workspace design
07:24 Flexible work arrangements
11:22 Designing for low occupancy
15:46 Balancing work, life and play in the office
18:06 Choosing a new workspace
24:07 Conclusion
Connect with Qiu Jianhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jianhanqiu/
Unispace: https://www.unispace.com/
More from Adrian: https://www.adriantan.com.sg/
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriantanck/
