Small Design Changes, Big Impact: The Psychology of Workplace Design with Becky Turner

In today’s day and age, workplace design is about recognising the invisible, and bringing it to life. In the latest episode of Space by Stansons, host Guy Stanley sits down with Becky Turner, Workplace Psychologist at Claremont, for an all new perspective on designing a work space. 

What You’ll Learn

• How to design workspaces that accommodate neurodiversity through intentional lighting, signage, and space orientation
• Why desk orientation and natural views significantly impact employee well-being and productivity
• Ways to use design to create spaces that foster meaningful workplace interactions
• The evolution of workplace purpose from a passive location to an intentional destination
• How to create microenvironments that support different working styles and social preferences

Becky Turner is a Workplace Psychologist at Claremont, specialising in organisational psychology and human-centred workplace design. With an MSc in Organizational Psychology and a background in education and psychology, she has spent the past eight years transforming how companies approach workspace design through a psychological lens. 

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Episode Highlights

• [00:00] Intro
• [01:15] The Psychology of Things: Becky’s Journey 
• [05:57] Creating Inclusive Spaces: Au Natural 
• [11:37] Designing for Neurodiversity  
• [16:13] One-Size-Fits All Isn’t Going to Cut It  
• [20:24] The Psychology Behind Return to Work 
• [29:40] Change Management in the Workplace 
• [33:42] Community Spaces with Individual Preferences 
• [39:55] How the Purpose of the Workplace Has Changed 

Episode Resources:

Becky Turner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-turner-psychologist
Claremont: https://claremontgi.com
Guy Stanley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guystanley
Learn more about Stansons Group Ltd. here: https://stansons.co.uk

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