Coworking: take your desk with an extra shot of community
Wondering whether to make the leap from a home office? Here are just some of the benefits of coworking spaces
Magnetic at Work: Why it matters to be liked
Alongside the launch of her new book, How To Be Magnetic, psychology educator and Fora member Francesca Tighinean is sharing her tips for building stronger relationships at work. For the second in our series, we explore the role of likeability.
Scaling up in style: The Moloco workspace case study
Working with our Design team, machine learning specialist Moloco created their own unique offices at our 22 Berners Street workspace.
Do not disturb: find your focus in these 5 distraction-free spaces
Don’t let the productivity-sapping ‘ping’ of a notification get in your way – here are our top pick of Fora workspaces where you can switch off the noise and get into the flow.
Why Hammersmith works? Your guide to the West London neighbourhood
The mix of modern office space, flexible coworking options and a strong work-life balance makes Hammersmith an appealing destination for businesses and freelancers alike.
In the lift with: Issie James, co-founder of Onstage
For the new episode of "In the lift with", we’re joined by Issie James, Co‑founder of Onstage, on changing how founders access capital.
A smarter way to save energy at work
Explore how Fora is reducing energy waste by aligning heating and cooling with how people actually use space - delivering comfort where it’s needed, and cutting carbon where it’s not.
High Performance in business: Career lessons from Jake Humphrey
The chart-topping High Performance podcast has its home at Henry Wood House. Here, its founder and presenter Jake Humphrey, shares what he’s learned from listening to hundreds of high performers.
What makes a good team?
We’re taught to work as a team all our lives, but what does good teamwork actually look like? Let’s build the best possible team.
Culture in motion: Why flexibility defines modern workspaces
The role of the office in our lives remains one of the most consequential considerations about the evolving nature of work. Will the office become less important for our jobs? Is it due a five-day comeback? Or are we in need of a rethink?
7 must‑know tips for choosing flexible workspace in Hammersmith
A quick guide to choosing flexible workspace in Hammersmith, with practical tips and how Fora can support your move.
British Fashion Council office story: Shaping fashion’s future in Soho
Clara Mercer, Communications Director at the British Fashion Council reveals how our Broadwick Street workspace has become the creative home of this industry-leading organisation.
In the lift with: Mia Hadrill, CEO & founder of Aim Agency
Between floors, Mia explores why, in the age of AI, real influence still comes down to being human and authentic. She shares her take on building authority - and the founder missteps that quietly build or break it.
In the lift with: Elizabeth Haigh, chef and founder of Mei Mei
Between floors, Elizabeth shares the story behind Mei Mei. From Singapore’s kopitiams to Borough Market - alongside career highs, defining moments, and what she hopes people feel when they eat her food.
Why productivity needs a rethink
From the instant you open your eyes in the morning until the moment your head hits the pillow, there are people promising to optimise your day. But what actually works? Here’s what the science says.
At work with The School of Life
Kathryn Garden, Operations Director at The School of Life, tells us how our Chancery House workspace has empowered the School of Life team to perfectly balance work with wellness.
Life at Fora: 10 ways we go beyond the desk
Get to know our workspaces and neighbourhoods with our handy highlights guide.
Retrofit or rebuild? How to reimagine a building
When it comes to giving buildings new lives, is it better to demolish or refurbish them? The answer’s not as simple as you think
Jump on board: 8 station-side workplaces for any kind of business
Discover our selection of station-side workplaces across the UK, providing strategic office locations near major train stations.
Workspaces that breathe: The benefits of biophilic design
A look at five of Fora’s finest locations revealing how thoughtfully curated green workspaces encourage productivity and a sense of health and wellbeing.
7 best London meeting rooms for 10 people on short notice
When a meeting comes together quickly, finding a great space in London shouldn’t be a challenge. Here are 7 of the best options for teams of 10.
In the lift with: Francesca Tighinean of the Psychology Podcast
Between floors, we caught up with Francesca to unpack the thinking behind her social media success, and the principles she shares to help people connect, show up for themselves and set healthier boundaries, particularly at work. It’s a conversation full of sharp, practical insight.
Why productivity is less about time, and more about attention
We’re constantly striving to achieve as much as we can in as little time possible. But what if we’re thinking about it all wrong?
A guide to the best office spaces in Central London
Find the perfect base for your business, based on workplace needs, industry clusters, neighbourhood features and more.
Meet the experts: AI founder looking for funding?
With so much noise around AI, it can be difficult to cut through and find out what’s really shaping the sector today. We decided to eavesdrop on entrepreneurs at the sharp end of the movement at The Jellicoe, while asking a few questions of our own.
15 reasons to move to Great Eastern Street
Here are 15 reasons Great Eastern Street has become a workspace of choice in Shoreditch, as told by the members who know it best.
A guide to the best coworking spaces in Shoreditch
Find out why Shoreditch remains so popular for businesses, what kind of companies are in the area, and where they are choosing to work.
In the lift with: Archie of Rawside
We joined Archie of Rawside for a lift ride and a visit to the brand's Shoreditch showroom to talk craftsmanship, sustainability and why good design is about more than aesthetics.
The big stretch: Can your business adopt flexible working?
We examine the benefits and drawbacks of flex work
The revolution is coming
Is AI coming for your job? Yes, but not in the way that you might think, says the FT’s technology reporter, Stephanie Stacey.
Five reasons why timber buildings are the future
The Black & White Building is our most sustainable workspace to date. Here’s why...
How art transforms modern workspaces
What nurtures interaction? Culture and art are a vital part of how our minds are cared for during the working day and beyond.
What is The Fora Institute of Work
Work is changing - and so must the ideas that shape it. The Fora Institute of Work brings together leading thinkers to unpack these changes.
At work with LALIGA
Opening up LALIGA’s first UK office was no small task, but Keegan Pierce, Director of International Relations, explains what makes working from a Fora space in King’s Cross so extraordinary.
What businesses can learn from sport: Career lessons from Mark Osikoya
CEO of Team England and Fora member Mark Osikoya shares what he’s learned about leading through change.
Why the future of the office is neuroinclusive
Find out why Fora’s new, future-focused building, The Jellicoe in King’s Cross, has been designed with neurodiversity in mind.
In the lift with: Zulum Elumogo, Managing Director of TC & Friends
Between floors, Zulum shares how being Gen Z shapes his approach to leadership, his journey to becoming MD, sources of inspiration - and a standout lesson on creativity.
The quietest farms in London? Inside Fora’s vertical workplace farms
Step inside Fora's living vertical farms, maintained by Square Mile Farms.
First look: The Jellicoe
Take an immersive tour of our forthcoming, future-focused workspace in King’s Cross.
Fora x Planet Mark: Helping businesses reach net zero
Fora has partnered with Planet Mark to empower our members to work towards reducing their carbon emissions. Our Sustainability Manager, Budelia Probert Watt and Steve Malkin, founder and CEO of Planet Mark, chat through how we do it.
The best London meeting rooms to hire by the hour
Whether you’re arranging a quick catch-up, a team meeting or a workshop with clients, here’s everything you need to know about booking a meeting room by the hour in London.
From vision to impact: Career lessons with Shalini Khemka CBE
Founder and CEO of E2E, Shalini Khemka, shares the lessons she’s learnt throughout her career in this insightful interview.
Offices with gyms: Four London workspaces where wellness comes built in
This guide highlights four locations and practical ways to fit exercise into the working day.
Magnetic at Work: What really gives you presence?
To celebrate the launch of her new book How To Be Magnetic, psychology educator and Fora member Francesca Tighinean joins us for Magnetic at Work, a new mini-series exploring the psychology behind stronger connections at work. First up: presence.
Around the Block: A local guide to Shoreditch
If you're looking to get to know Shoreditch a little better, start here. From coffee shops and restaurants to fitness studios and local favourites, these are the places we keep coming back to.
Connect and collaborate: come together at our top 4 team spaces
Team collaboration is the cornerstone of business success, because when teams effectively work together, they accomplish more, feel increased career satisfaction and enhance business performance. Discover our top pick of Fora workspaces where team brainstorms turn into team breakthroughs.
Sound advice: Fora puts music and productivity study to the test with a tailored playlist
Can background music help sharpen focus and fuel productivity in the workplace? Fora explores the latest research.
At work with Soho Radio
Broadcasting from our Broadwick Street workspace to the world, Dan Gray, co-founder of Soho Radio, reveals why he jumped at the chance to bring his business to life with Fora.
Pangaia office story: Where sustainability meets collaboration
Victoria Munro, Global People Director at Pangaia, delves into balancing wellness and productivity at one of our most sustainable workspaces.
The Black & White Building - Made in Shoreditch
Why this east London workspace is a love letter to the neighbourhood
Dear Younger Me: Fora members share letters to their younger selves
To mark International Women’s Day, four trailblazing women from across Fora impart invaluable advice they’d share with their younger selves.
Green beginnings: Constructing The Black & White Building
We share more on the sustainable construction practices underpinning our forthcoming work space in Shoreditch
Astrid Media office story: what makes Fora their perfect fit
Director of Astrid Media, Kerstin Zumstein shares why they chose Fora workspaces for their team’s London base.