Are trendy offices really great places to work? | Erin Padilla | TEDxPickeringStreet

In the last decade there has been an explosion of interest in workplace design and the importance of company culture. With the ever increasing use of technology the traditional definition of work life balance has been turned on its head. Work happens in the evenings, personal happens throughout the day. These changes make for an even more competitive environment in the battle for the best talent. In the pursuit of creating workplaces that are attractive, to broadcast the companies identity and attract talent, are we neglecting user comfort? Are the trendy offices really great places to work? How do we create a workplace that is not only a great place to work but really does contribute to creating a great company culture? As CEO of Accela, Erin guides the firm’s strategy across their unique collective of professional services that include Finance, Talent,Creative, Communications and Web. She works closely with leaders to offer scalable support to meet the varying needs of new and growing businesses. Accela’s diverse array of clients includes award-winning F&B outlets, luxury lifestyle and hospitality organizations, medtech companies, venture capital funds, technology start-ups, travel platforms and more. She is passionate about people and establishing strong corporate cultures.

Larissa dedicated 18 years of her career specialising in workplace design and have created innovative and interactive workspaces across Europe, Middle East, and Asia. As an architect and interior designer, she has had the opportunity of working with numerous blue chip clients . Larissa is passionate about human behaviour, and having a keen interest in the psychology of space and behavioural science, which forms the backbone of all her work.

She co-founded Contrast Design as a reaction to the traditional and conservative nature of the construction industry. Their focus on is on the future and how to design space which will better support people and businesses in the digital age.
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