What is an office for? A lot of businesses seem to be rationalising these decisions at the moment. This, and more, in the week’s newsflash.

How to launch a mentor program to build stronger connections at work – TechRepublic

What is an office for? – HBR

Transitioning Back to Work: Recognizing the Signs of Stress, Anxiety, and Fatigue – ATD Blogs

6 Ways to Rewire Your Brain for Innovation – Inc

And finally – a much-needed bit of light relief:

Japan at the forefront of innovation again, this time in, um, penguins’ love lives.