Thursday Reflection by https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt Office en-us 2022-09-27 14:57:25 UTC 2026-02-26 23:03:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://media3.giphy.com/media/MZQkUm97KTI1gI8sUj/giphy.gif amyd35 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315765031 2022-09-27 15:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315765031 amyd35 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315768826 2022-09-27 15:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315768826 amyd35 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315771606 2022-09-27 15:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315771606 amyd35 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315776657 2022-09-27 15:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315776657 amyd35 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315779530 2022-09-27 15:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2315779530 Chat with colleagues codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991356 2022-09-29 08:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991356 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991493 Chatting to everyone/impromptu opportunities]]> 2022-09-29 08:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991493 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991505 Being able to get on with work without distractions]]> 2022-09-29 08:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991505 Snack cupboard codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991558 2022-09-29 08:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991558 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991750 Change in environment - breaks up the monotony of working at home every day and get to see colleagues! ]]> 2022-09-29 08:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991750 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991801 Getting out of the house!]]> 2022-09-29 08:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991801 Spontaneous collaboration/chats https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991837 2022-09-29 08:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991837 meeting folk, getting a brew and a biccy together https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991865 2022-09-29 08:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991865 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991945 I always feel more productive and enjoy seeing everyone and being able to chat and ask questions instead of sending a message]]> 2022-09-29 08:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991945 Getting collaborative tasks done quicker codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991977 2022-09-29 08:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318991977 Seeing people https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992096 2022-09-29 08:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992096 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992163 Bit more atmosphere would be great! The office is far too quiet!!]]> 2022-09-29 08:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992163 Chatting to others https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992275 2022-09-29 08:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992275 Easier to get to know people in person https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992438 2022-09-29 08:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992438 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992460 Catching up with colleagues and being able to have quick conversations rather than messaging or emails ]]> 2022-09-29 08:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992460 Having a change of scene, feeling like a productive reason to leave the house! https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992550 2022-09-29 08:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992550 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992865 Working with folks across Directorates on innovation - nice to get ideas from outside the team! ]]> 2022-09-29 08:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318992865 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993012 I quite like knowing who will be in - can prepare questions if needed that are more difficult to phrase online]]> 2022-09-29 08:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993012 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993102 more monitors on the high desks
getting un understadning about noise levels

]]> 2022-09-29 08:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993102 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993175 Maybe some music ]]> 2022-09-29 08:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993175 Heating! https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993266 2022-09-29 08:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993266 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993456 folk across the organisation]]> 2022-09-29 08:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993456 I liked the idea that Craig had about anonymous desk booking so as not to be daunted/swayed by who is in https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993676 2022-09-29 08:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993676 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993712 Personally think this would be a good thing. Only issue is it might put people off booking to go in]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993712 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993721 Definitely! It's very comforting, maybe just not everywhere in office]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993721 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993758 Having the desk booking app on at reception in the morning]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993758 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993974 I get the sentiment, but I like being able to see who is there, in case I want to strategically go in and chat to someone.]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318993974 codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994027 On busy days it's hard to find a space to be on online meetings, especially if rooms are booked out. So maybe we need to normalise being in meetings in the main space? Or have more mini booths?]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994027 Having more of the team in, it’s nice to see other colleagues but it would be good to catch up with more of the empowered team https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994050 2022-09-29 08:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994050 Less calls. Still a number of people come in and sit on calls all day! https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994092 2022-09-29 08:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994092 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994541 YES - something to liven the place up ]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994541 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994562 Being all together and being productive instead of only seeing each other for fun times - although the fun times are good. ]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994562 I think it could be a good thing - can always message someone individually to ask if they're in if you need to speak to them amyd35 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994716 2022-09-29 08:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994716 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994779 maybe mix it up if possible - I'm not bothered tbh - i go in when i want to go in, its nice to see people, but still a good day if no one is about

]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994779 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994847 Thinking outside of my usual daily work box and not having constraints when it came to the ideas]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994847 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994877 I also like knowing who is sitting on Desk 3 so I can make them feel bad about taking MY seat!!!! ]]> 2022-09-29 08:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318994877 codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995127 A space we keep free for stretching or mindfulness activities ]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995127 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995152 get the tunes oan]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995152 Seeing your faces! https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995263 2022-09-29 08:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995263 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995328 Working with staff you wouldn't normally work with]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995328 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995376 I'm not really fussed either way :) ]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995376 codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995545 Allan & Toni's great faciliation!]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995545 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995640 not for me - i just cant concentrate if the radio is on, i do like it - but it stops me working

]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995640 Yes please! https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995695 2022-09-29 08:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995695 codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995776 Being creative with different colleagues]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318995776 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996126 A fan of this idea! We never used to know who would be in and I think sometimes the flexibility can actually cause more anxiety - how will you get to know people if you're surrounding yourself with the same colleagues?]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996126 codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996151 Mine & Hadia's volcano mug cake]]> 2022-09-29 08:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996151 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996335 Wifi is a joke sometimes.]]> 2022-09-29 08:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996335 Doesn’t really bother me but if it removes a barrier I think it’s maybe a good thing - however I think the root of the issue is perhaps why people don’t want to be in at the same time as certain others. https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996738 2022-09-29 08:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996738 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996797 Maybe a vote with the people who are in that particular day? Personally a fan though!]]> 2022-09-29 08:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318996797 codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318997118 Maybe we can just have an option on the app to make it anonymous for us if we want that? I personally don't see the benefit of anonymous, I come in anyway!]]> 2022-09-29 08:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318997118 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318997121 I would rather know who is in not because it’ll change my mind in coming into the office but I find it less anxious! And just out of interest for that day ]]> 2022-09-29 08:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318997121 Yes! https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318997572 2022-09-29 08:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318997572 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318998009 Making sure the kitchen isn't used as a meeting area - sometimes feel bad getting food when people are having a deep chat]]> 2022-09-29 08:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318998009 Yes but would need agreement form everyone and as noise travels maybe also YLS or people using meeting rooms https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318998237 2022-09-29 08:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318998237 codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318998801 Sometimes all the sounds in the office are super distracting for me so radio would make it worse. I'm happy to put headphones in though as long as no one is offended!]]> 2022-09-29 08:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318998801 Radio but need to be aware of people on calls https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318999156 2022-09-29 08:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2318999156 codesignys https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2319000211 Better coffee - pretty please?]]> 2022-09-29 08:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2319000211 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2319000389 Agree above - maybe toggle anonymous if you want but still show how many people are in etc?]]> 2022-09-29 08:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2319000389 Speaking to people you don't normally get to speak to online & chatting more naturally amyd35 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2319001148 2022-09-29 08:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2319001148 https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2319001753 Better hot chocolate (that isn't hot brown water)]]> 2022-09-29 08:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amyd35/3c2ai03ni39vzbqt/wish/2319001753