The DNA of work
The world of work is changing. The key to success lies in harnessing your DNA of work.
We are the leading global independent consultancy transforming the world of work. We use science, research and our depth of experience to deliver exceptional results for exceptional companies.
Since 1992, our founders have been intrigued with how science and research can transform the world of work. This early fascination spread to working with like- minded people and the birth of Advanced Workplace Associates, now known as AWA. From the very beginning the DNA of work has been the connection between us all.
We transform the world of work for the better. It’s in our DNA.
In the news
Our diverse team of expert, multi-disciplinary thought leaders are regularly invited by the media to contribute commentary on the most pressing matters regarding work and workplace.
- Big tech cuts office space as staff opt to WFH – The Times, December 2022
- The seven responsibilities of workership – staying on your game in a hybrid working world – Forbes, December 2022
- Not working? Can the commuter free-sheet survive? – Financial TImes, December 2022
- Some companies are pushing for an end to hybrid working. New data shows why it might be a mistake – Business Journal series, November 2022
- Millions of World Cup fans will WFH (watch from home) – The Times, November 2022
- Is Downing Street fit for purpose? – The Telegraph, October 2022
- Do time sheets still have a role in the post pandemic workplace? – HR News, September 2022
- Here’s who is – and who isn’t – going back to the office – Nasdaq, September 2022
- Two thirds of desks empty as staff stay home most of week – The Times, August 2022
- Workers going into office 1.5 days a week, survey suggests – BBC, August 2022
- UK workers going into office less than 1.5 days a week, data shows – The Guardian, August 2022
- Workers going into office ‘just 1.5 days a week’ after Covid lockdowns – The Independent, August 2022
- Workers are still only going into the office an average of 1.5 days a week, says survey – with just 13% coming in on a Friday – This Is Money, August 2022
- This is how often people go to the office now (and the least popular day) – Huffington Post, August 2022
- How modern office design impacts working relationships and decision making – Worklife, August 2022
- How Covid changed work: the good, the bad and the ugly – HR Morning, May 2022
- This isn’t about hybrid working. It’s about trust and the collision of two ideologies – Forbes, May 2022
Core principles
Our principles guide everything we do, including how we interact with our employees, clients, partners and the wider AWA community.
Human-centred
Everything we do comes back again and again to “does it work for all people?”
Business focused
We set you up for success by understanding and aligning with your DNA of work.
Results driven
We have the skills and innovative tools to implement a dynamic roadmap for change.
Science guided
Our work is rigorously supported by the neuroscience of high performance.
Climate forward
We approach work, workplace and change in ways that help the entire planet.
Fiercely independent
We are independent pioneering thinkers with no other influences.