Bring creative problem Solving into your workplace
Unlock creativity, strengthen culture, and support wellbeing with an artist in residence
A Work/Shift Artist in Residence is a powerful catalyst for organisational change. Artists bring fresh perspectives, disrupt stale thinking, and open up space for curiosity, connection, and reflection. Their presence helps teams see challenges—and possibilities—in ways that traditional workplace structures rarely unlock.
Work/Shift embeds an artist directly into your organisation as a collaborator, not a consultant. Together, we co‑create new ways of working, thinking, and communicating that strengthen culture, support wellbeing, and spark innovation.
A Flexible Approach Designed Around Your Business
Work/Shift residencies are fully scalable. Whether you want a single wellbeing workshop or a multi‑month embedded residency, we tailor the experience to your goals, challenges, and budget. We will work closely with you to design an experience which is completely bespoke to your business needs.
Step 1: Understanding Your Needs
We begin with conversations with senior leaders to identify the key opportunities the residency will support, such as:
- Navigating organisational change
- Improving communication across teams
- Strengthening problem‑solving and creative thinking
- Boosting productivity and engagement
Step 2: Designing Your Residency
Once priorities are agreed, we will create a clear plan outlining how the artist will interact with your business and recommend an artist which would be a perfect fit for your business. Longer residencies might include:
- Observation & Immersion The artist spends time within your organisation—attending meetings, joining informal gatherings, and observing workflows, culture, and team dynamics.
- Staff Workshops Creative, energising sessions exploring the themes at the heart of your residency.
- Visible Creative Output An installation, publication, performance, or set of provocations that reflect your organisation back to itself—sparking conversation, insight, and shared learning.
- End‑of‑Residency Reflection Debriefs with staff and leadership to translate insights into practical actions and next steps.
Throughout, the artist works with your people, not for them. Everyone involved shares the journey, shaping solutions collaboratively.
What Work/Shift Delivers
Even a short residency or a handful of workshops can create long‑lasting impact across your organisation.
Business Benefits
- Stronger communication and cross‑department collaboration
- Increased creativity, innovation, and problem‑solving
- Identification of creative champions and emerging leaders
- A culture that encourages experimentation rather than fear of failure
- Fresh perspectives on organisational challenges
- Improved productivity and engagement
- Strengthened employer brand and stakeholder relationships
- Higher staff retention and improved recruitment
- Reduced sick leave and burnout
Staff Wellbeing Benefits
- A more positive, connected, and energised workplace culture
- Tools to manage workload and reduce stress
- Open, trusting communication where ideas can flourish
- Increased confidence, leadership skills, and emotional intelligence
- Opportunities to explore new skills, new ways of working, and new possibilities within the business
Transform your workplace with Work/Shift
A Work/Shift Artist in Residence helps your organisation pause, reflect, experiment, and grow. It’s a fresh, human‑centred approach to business transformation—one that strengthens teams, unlocks creativity, and builds a healthier, more resilient workplace.