Microsoft’s new Work Trend Index Report reveals one major theme: we’re not the same people that went home to work in early 2020. As leaders tackle hybrid work, big questions loom: What is the role of the office? How do teams build social capital in a digital-first world? Every organization is up against meeting employees’ great…
Leadership recognizes how critical company culture is to engage and retain top talent. However, business leaders are at a crossroad on how to deliver a hybrid work technology strategy that provides flexibility and employee engagement while still encouraging people to return to the office. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index Report, over 70% of workers…
Employees have new and increased expectations of their employers and workplaces — craving a new office design dramatically different and better than the one they left. Recent Steelcase research uncovered those who have been comfortable at home, whether it be because they enjoyed a more relaxed environment or had created a space to work that…
With 2021 in the rear view mirror, we’re reflecting on the top ten articles we’ve posted that will help shape future trends and topics in the new year. From workplace personas to hybrid work and returning to the office, this past year was full of workplace transformation strategies to bridge the gap between in-person and remote…
Hybrid learning has become the standard for learning in a post-covid world. Students learning remotely need to have the same engaging learning experience as their in-person classmates, and the right technology makes all the difference. David Kellermann, an engineering professor at the University of South Wales, saw an increase in student satisfaction from 75% to…
Our Boston WorkLife in Seaport underwent a recent Steelcase refresh to create a whole new look and feel with new furniture and technology applications based on findings from their 2021 Future of Work Global Report. Being in the business, our space not only reflects our own need for a hybrid work framework, but it doubles as…
By: Jessie Morgan, Technology Specialist at Red Thread By now, most businesses have heard the term “hybrid work” dozens of times, but the world of hybrid work is constantly shifting and changing as the world adapts to new challenges. The biggest concerns companies face is how to bring employees back safely, allowing them to work…
Gensler’s most recent U.S. Workplace Survey shows 52% of workers prefer a hybrid office: a combination of working from home and in the workplace, saying it has a positive impact on their ability to be creative, solve problems and build relationships. Employers are also in agreement as Steelcase global research reveals 72% of corporate leaders…
Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index surveyed more than 30,000 people in 31 countries. According to its findings, leaders are out of touch with employees and need a wakeup call. So – what does that mean for a return to office strategy? Returning to the office can’t mean going back in time to pre-pandemic spaces, we…
Hybrid work is here to stay. In fact, 72% of survey respondents believe they will adopt hybrid work environments with work happening at home and in the office, according to Steelcase’s Global Return to Workplace Study. Research shows people need and expect a work experience that’s fundamentally better than what they left. However, talent attraction…
This post originally appeared in Forbes by Stephanie Brock, Vice President of Sales and General Manager for Red Thread. Pandemic paralysis is a phenomenon that is becoming all too real in many aspects of our daily lives. The uncertainty of moving forward in a post-vaccine world forces us to consider what we have learned through our experiences…
As organizations start to return to the office, employees are thinking twice about staying with their employer, which threatens employee retention. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index Report, research shows that 41% of the global workforce is likely to consider leaving their current employer within the next year, with 46% planning to make a…