In today’s dynamic educational landscape, creating an engaging environment for students, teachers, and the community has become paramount. A vibrant and stimulating learning environment goes beyond mere aesthetics – it plays a crucial role in fostering productivity, promoting effective teaching practices, and shaping positive learning outcomes. Modern classroom design has a profound impact on students’…
Technology has revolutionized the way we work, making it possible for us to collaborate and communicate with colleagues from anywhere in the world. In many ways, technology is like the engine that fuels the workforce, driving productivity and enabling us to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Just as a car engine powers a vehicle,…
Designing Flexible Workplace Neighborhoods for Hybrid Work Models At Red Thread’s Workplace Innovation Hub located at 55 Hartland Street, we’ve embraced a hybrid work model that gives our people the freedom to decide how, where, and when they work. We carefully designed our new office to foster a welcoming atmosphere that enhances our connections with…
As hybrid collaboration becomes more prevalent, organizations are increasingly realizing the importance of having dedicated hybrid meeting spaces. Steelcase research has shown that most workers feel that their current meeting spaces are inadequate for hybrid collaboration, and a significant number of organizations are planning to invest in creating more hybrid meeting spaces in the future.…
Adaptable architecture like Everwall is a game changer for creating quick, flexible workplaces. Organizations need the flexibility to make changes quickly and easily to their space as hybrid work patterns evolve. Everwall – a new architectural wall system designed to effortlessly transform interior spaces – is one of the fastest installations in the industry that…
Much like hybrid work, hybrid leadership is not a one-size-fits-all; it looks different for everyone. As leaders embrace hybrid work, one of the biggest challenges they face is managing teams both remote and in-person. Unlike the beginning of the pandemic, when almost everyone went home all at once, the return has been fragmented as employees…
In the past year, we’ve seen a fundamental shift that is here to stay: hybrid work. Employees are figuring out where and how they get their best work done while organizations are still evolving their return to office strategies. Together, we’re all rethinking how the workplace can best support hybrid work — all without a…
Did you know you can quickly outfit a modern workplace with quality products and prices that fit any budget? AMQ is the leader in modular office furniture designed for dynamic, flexible systems with height adjustable bases, benching, and seating. Now more than ever, its quick, agile, and modern furniture solutions that are made to work…
In today’s world, organizations can’t allow distance to be a barrier for effective collaboration. By: John Mitton, CTO – VP of Audio Visual, Red Thread Steelcase researchers have studied technology for remote workers and found that one of the problems they face is presence disparity. We all know what it’s like to be physically present…
What’s changed with our Red Thread Connecticut office? The way we shop, learn, entertain, and travel have dramatically changed since the pandemic – the same is true for the way we work. Fundamental patterns in our lives look completely different, accelerating existing trends and revealing new unmet needs. We have fully embraced a new hybrid…
The way we work has dramatically changed. More and more organizations are moving to a hybrid work model that’s continuously evolving based on the aspirations and needs of its people. What is hybrid work? Hybrid work is an agile process where people have the flexibility and autonomy to choose how, where, and when they work.…
More and more companies are considering the shift to a digital hybrid workplace to encourage employees to do their best work, regardless of location. As the shift to hybrid work becomes a reality, organizations should consider adopting digital tools that not only support collaboration and communication, but also offer employee safety. With the right resources…
Healthcare design is all about creating spaces for the human factor. The pandemic has severely impacted healthcare for workers, patients, and caregivers; an already burdened profession that now faces even more stress as well as burnout, exhaustion, and trauma. However, healthcare design can help build a new culture of wellbeing within their organizations and create…
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…