Desk with laptop
Explore Our Latest Articles
International Women’s Day – Inspirational women at the top

To celebrate International Women’s Day we spoke to some inspiring women leaders here at Alberts from various industries, about their experiences and advice for younger women. We are proud to have these strong leaders as our members, setting examples for younger women across the network. Let’s find out what they said…   Sue Channon Evolution…

Channelling that ’70s’ vibe

We are proud to be featured on ArchitectureNow with 1 Albert Street, a property reborn by talented architects and designers in consultation with the original architect, Neville Price. Check this article out for the story and craftsmanship behind this remarkable refurbishment.

Tempted to take it easy on Fridays? Use them to set yourself up for success instead

Fridays don’t have to be a write-off, learn to boost your productivity with these tips – they can be as simple as getting ahead of next week’s planning, rescheduling meetings to your ‘freer’ Fridays, and checking off small tasks that you have no time for during the week. Link to the full article here.

Hybrid working overtakes salary as main factor for Gen Y & Z choosing where to work

The day we never thought would come has finally arrived – the top priority for new employees is no longer salary, it is whether a new employer offers hybrid or flexible working, according to a study by the London School of Economics. Millennials and Generation Z  will make up 63.8% of the labor force in…

The Professional Women Who Are Leaning Out

A seminal text among the working women of the western world, Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, still rings true the importance of advocating for yourself as a woman and mother in the workplace in order to achieve success in a man’s world. What has changed, however, is the singular capitalistic end goal of ‘earn as…

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield On Meeting Overload, A ‘Dystopian’ Metaverse And A More Intentional Future Of Work

Forbes recently interviewed Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield on the future of work from his perspective. Along with Zoom, Slack has dominated team communication since the pandemic first began, causing a drastic uptick in usage and financial success of the brand. However, Butterfield’s thoughts on the monetisation of in app facets of work apps sparks an…

Why Silent Pods are Essential for Your Office

A firm favourite in Alberts interiors, found at both 1 Albert St and soon at the Formery, are phone booths. A cacoon away from the cacophony, they are fully soundproofed and perfectly designed for focus time and phone calls. With many of our spaces responsive to the new way of working by offering collaborative corners…

The regeneration of midtown Auckland

The regeneration of midtown Auckland is on the tip of our tongue at Alberts, with the Formery featuring as a key hub of midtown for the business community. It’s exciting to see the plans for not only Te Wai Horotiu station but the cycle path and retail plans too. Auckland Council has released some new…

Wanted: Business leaders with soft skills like empathy in post-Covid workplace

According to a LinkedIn survey of around 23,000 workers, employees are increasingly seeking out bosses who show empathy and compassion in the workplace. Additionally, 61 per cent say soft skills in the workplace are just as important as hard skills. Link here to full article

Hybrid working is the “new normal”

Published on NZ Herald online, 23 September. More hybrid workspaces are being developed in Auckland following the $150m purchase of three buildings in Albert St in the city’s midtown precinct. Inspired by the success of the rejuvenated 1 Albert Street, where Auckland’s first private business members club is located, Auckland Real Estate Ltd (ARE) is…