Behind the Scenes with MHEC’s CEO: Where Leadership and Workplace Strategy Meet

MHEC CEO

MHEC’s CEO shares insights on workplace strategy, organizational growth, and building a culture driven environment.  The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is a nonprofit purchasing consortium serving public institutions in New England, including higher education, municipalities, K-12 schools, libraries, and other educational non-profits. As the organization grew beyond its original footprint within UMass into multiple separate offices, something became […]

5 Must-Haves for a Successful Workplace Strategy

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Discover 5 key elements of a successful workplace strategy — from reimagining employee experience to designing a flexible, technology enabled office. A good workplace strategy is more than just office space planning. It also involves aligning your people, culture, and environment. This helps create a connected and high-performing workplace. Whether you’re optimizing your existing footprint […]

The Future of Work: Prioritizing Well-Being to Drive Success

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As the workplace evolves, a critical question emerges: How can organizations effectively balance productivity with employee well-being? In an era of various work models, addressing employees’ needs while achieving business objectives has become a pressing priority. Steelcase’s latest findings emphasize a troubling trend—only 34% of employees report thriving at work. Work-life balance, a critical component […]

Dawn and Kate from the Hart: Episode 5

Dawn and Kate from the Hart Vodcast

The fifth episode of Dawn and Kate from the Hart: What’s the value of employee workshops? Join us as our own Dawn Monde and Katherine Beal dive into the tools and workshops we utilized to engage our incredible employees in the planning and design process of 55 Hartland Street! Watch the fifth episode on LinkedIn here: […]

Dawn and Kate from the Hart: Episode 4

Dawn and Kate from the Hart Vodcast

The fourth episode of Dawn and Kate from the Hart: What’s the relationship between employee engagement and culture? Join us as our own Dawn Monde and Katherine Beal explore the dynamic connection between employee engagement and workplace culture. Watch the fourth episode on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7149073668675891200/  Read the full transcript below: Intro Hi, I’m Kate […]

Dawn and Kate from the Hart: Episode 3

Dawn and Kate from the Hart Vodcast

The third episode of Dawn and Kate from the Hart: Why is hybrid hard? Join us as our own Dawn Monde and Katherine Beal share their input on what makes hybrid hard from both the employee and leadership perspective. Watch the third episode on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7149073668675891200/  Read the full transcript below: Intro Hi, I’m […]

Dawn and Kate from the Hart: Episode 2

Dawn and Kate From the Hart Vodcast

The second episode of Dawn and Kate from the Hart: Importance of employee engagement in design Join us as our own Dawn Monde and Katherine Beal share their input on the importance of employee engagement in the process of designing our new Workplace Innovation Hub. Watch the second episode on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7119703224252518400/  Read the […]

Dawn and Kate from the Hart: Episode 1

Kate & Dawn from the Hart vodcast

Introducing the first-ever episode of “Dawn and Kate from the Hart,” our brand new vodcast series! We’re thrilled to kick off this journey by diving into the story behind our big move to 55 Hartland Street and our incredible Workplace Innovation Hub in East Hartford. Join us as our own Dawn Monde and Katherine Beal […]

Resimercial Design: Blending Work and Home for a Productive and Inviting Office

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In today’s ever-evolving workplace landscape, creating a space that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being is paramount. Enter resimercial design – a trend that has gained significant momentum in recent years. Resimercial design brings elements of home into the office, creating a warm and inviting environment that entices workers to return and thrive. Let’s dive […]