We were thrilled to see Charlotte Philby’s piece in The Independent on April 24th.  Entitled ‘Hot Desks: The coolest office spaces in the world‘, Charlotte highlights some of the more unusual features of some of the businesses featured in the book (such as Innocent Drinks’ AstroTurf grass flooring, Google’s fireman’s poles and Nike’s Olympic-sized swimming pool), but also appreciates the deeper value of great creative environments, in her comment: “As well as showcasing some envy-inducing workplaces, the book explores the relationship between the working environment and corporate productivity.” And we especially love her parting suggestion: “So now you know exactly what to buy your boss for Christmas.”

Read the full article here.

While The Guardian’s review of I Wish I Worked There! in G2 today misses the point, we’re nonetheless thrilled for the book to be featured in such a high-profile publication and by such an esteemed journalist as Jonathan Glancey.

Some of the places featured are actually factories, and the message is not just about the design of the physical space but importantly how people behave and are supported in the workplace to do their best.  But don’t take our word for it – read the book! (Or if you only have time to “leaf through”, do take our word for it – it’s not all beanbags and lava lamps”).

Talk Europe is Spain’s largest English-speaking radio network,broadcasting to over half a million listeners.  Kursty spoke on the Hannah Murray Show today about the inspiring workplaces in I Wish I Worked There!

Kursty spoke with Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk 106-108fm, Ireland’s National Independent Talk Radio today about what motivates people to do great work and how the environment can support.  Listen here.

Rebecca ‘Foxy’ Pike interviewed Kursty Groves on Simon Mayo’s Drivetime about how effective the working environment can be to boost employee morale and productivity.