Last month, 425 people travelled from 13 countries to attend a four-day TED conference in California. A happy occasion for professionals who had been separated for over 18 months – even more so when they learnt that not one subsequent Covid case was reported! So, how can businesses mirror this successful approach to corporate events post-pandemic?

Some Londoners opted to temporarily leave the city in pursuit of greener lockdown pastures in 2020. However, we have seen the capital filling up month-on-month this year, with professionals steadily returning to their offices and, in turn, their beloved coffee spots, lunchtime haunts and post work bars.

Cycling to work is not new, but the popularity for this mode of transport has significantly increased over the past ten years. For this reason, having bike-friendly offices can be important for your colleagues in order to feel fresh after their commute. At Argyll we can offer a prime London location with amenities that include showers and secure bike storage. Learn more about the benefits of cycling to work and how you can support your team by providing a work environment that has office bike storage.

The future of work is changing and it can all be linked to a post pandemic society. Our guide has four of the newest trends employees may experience over the coming year. At Argyll, we can help support your new way of working by offering flexible office space in 35 prime London locations. Discover the four future work trends which are being integrated into existing company culture.

As professionals reacquaint themselves with the office, improved productivity and training have often been cited by employers as reasons to return. But doesn’t heading back to a HQ also have benefits for employees?

As lockdown restrictions start to ease, a hybrid working model could be at the forefront of businesses' minds to support their workforce. Over the last 18 months, we have all had to adapt to the ever changing restrictions, which has impacted our work environments. We know that the future of the workplace is changing, which is why moving towards a hybrid working model allows the flexibility of working both in an office and from home. At  Argyll we offer exceptional private offices and co-working spaces, as well as our hub and flex working solutions. Learn the benefits of hybrid working and discover how Argyll can help you through this transition.

According to a study recently commissioned by London North Eastern Railway, the business lunch is set for a revival. 48% of respondents thought virtual lunches or coffees were no replacement for the in-person experience and 94% said they were better communicators in face-to-face meetings.

The Argyll Club welcomes you to the great outdoors. As lockdown eases and the whispers of “back to work” slowly get louder, you may be looking for a way to get the team back together safely. With many businesses working remotely, bringing the team together once more is essential for reestablishing working rhythms and colleague relationships. At Argyll, we want to make sure you can have this time safely. Our London venues and events spaces are the perfect remedy to online working.

As we progress through the government roadmap it's important to plan for a return to the office when it's safe to do so. 

Earlier this month, The Telegraph’s Ben Riley-Smith reported that Boris Johnson is committed to returning workers to offices and is fundamentally opposed to permanent homeworking. After the postponement of the long-awaited ‘Freedom Day’ in June, this vote of confidence in the workplace was a welcome headline.