An open plan office with various styles of seating.

Worksmart at Leicester

WorkSmart is the University of Leicester’s flexible, hybrid, and inclusive working approach.

Professional Services

WorkSmart is the University’s approach to agile and hybrid working. It’s built around activity-based working, where the focus is on what needs to be done - not where or when it happens. WorkSmart is a living concept. As the way we work continues to change, WorkSmart will adapt and improve—always keeping flexibility and inclusivity at its core.

  • Workspace can be chosen or shaped by the task
  • It provides flexibility in time and place
  • It provides opportunities for collaboration.

Staff are encouraged through the WorkSmart Framework to have open conversations to ensure everyone has the tools and flexibility to succeed; fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility for delivering high-quality work.

WorkSmart spaces

All University staff can access a variety of WorkSmart spaces - tailored to different working styles and activities. WorkSmart was developed with accessibility in mind, and in collaboration with key stakeholders across the University, and includes:

  • Drop in and bookable workstations with dual displays and usb-c connectivity
  • Meeting rooms and pods
  • Sit-stand desks, multi-way adjustable chairs, footrests and adjustable monitors
  • Sensory-friendly layouts and colour schemes
  • Specialist equipment when needed
  • Lockers
  • Kitchen facilities and social space
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An open plan office with various styles of seating.
An open plan office with various styles of seating.
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