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Meeting of minds
How do you prepare for an end to remote working? Vitra CEO Nora Fehlbaum talks to Monocle about the future of the office, from privacy and interaction to the dreaded desk lunch.
Screen living
Cultural ventures from the US to Asia are proving that combining pursuits is sound business. From a cinema-hotel in Paris to a newsroom-café in Texas, we explore a new wave of hybrid businesses.
Working principles
As the world of work reboots, opportunities for reappraising business are manifold. Six writers and CEOs address key issues, from flexible hours and physical workplaces to retaining a global outlook.
Secrets to success
From academia to property, fashion and sport, we’ve tapped savvy leaders from Hong Kong to Tanzania for tips on how to do business better, whether you’re starting out, collaborating or changing direction.
Boom towns
With old capitals in decline and new hotspots on the up, we asked leading figures from creative and financial industries where they would base a new venture. Here are their top 10 cities.
All is well
Remote working and relocation were becoming more popular even before the pandemic. Now a brainy bunch in a surfing spot 30 minutes from Lisbon are creating a new technology hotspot.
Growth area
Few things determine the success of a start-up as much as location, which dictates its reach and, importantly, access to talent. Take Munich, where new technology firms are partnering with top universities.
Breakout space
Long overlooked by travellers, the southern half of Mexico’s westernmost peninsula is now luring independent-minded visitors, making it fertile ground for savvy hoteliers looking to tap into its relatively untrodden terrain.
Finnish first
Hoping for a speedy bounce back to business, or a spot to start your next venture? Helsinki should be top of your list. The secret? High quality of life.
Upwardly mobile
Don’t rule out lesser-celebrated cities for your business. Though the capital of Piedmont might have lain in Milan's shadow, it is now proving to be a bright spot for entrepreneurs.
