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.
- Employees still only average 1.75 days in the office – HR Review, August 2023
- Britons spend just 1.6 days a week in the office – fewer than the EU, Latin America and Asia-Pacific – while workplaces only have enough desk space for 59% of staff, data shows – Daily Mail, August 2023
- Britons spend less time in the office than the rest of Europe – The Times, July 2023
- HSBC to leave Canary Wharf for St Paul’s offices in the City – Property Week, July 2023
- HSBC to move to smaller city of London headquarters due to hybrid working – The Guardian, July 2023
- What are the pros and potential cons of ‘boomerang employees’? – People Management, July 2023
- Hybrid Working: Why presence bias is still an issue – Personnel Today, June 2023
- The challenges facing ITV – BBC Radio 5 Live Drive, June 2023 (1:12)
- Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, “Office working should be default“ – BBC News, May 2023
- Elon Musk says ‘Working from home is morally wrong’ – BBC Radio 5 Live Drive, May 2023
- Employers gain nearly two extra weeks of work from hybrid workers – FMJ, April 2023
- Employers gain nearly two extra weeks of work from hybrid workers – Business Matters, April 2023
- The rise of the Chief Workplace Experience Officer: A new role for a digital world – Forbes, April 2023
- The Workplace Consultant’s View: Andrew Mawson – Facilities Management Journal, April 2023
- Is Downing Street fit for purpose? – Business Leader, April 2023
- The UK workplace sector reacts to the Spring budget – Workplace Insight, March 2023
- To embrace bare minimum Mondays or not – People Management, March 2023
- Big tech cuts office space as staff opt to WFH – The Times, December 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.