How workplace design reinforces company culture
“Culture” has been one of the biggest buzz words in the business world for quite a few years now. And today in 2018, we have the numbers to show just how important culture really is for an organization’s success. Company culture not only affects employee happiness but also productivity, engagement, and bottom line profitability. According […]
5 Reasons to consider custom furniture
In an increasingly competitive landscape, every organization wants to differentiate itself from its competitors. At the same time, in order to attract and retain younger generations, your work environment needs to feel inspiring, collaborative and creative. As you look for office furniture to meet these needs, sometimes off-the-shelf solutions just don’t work. Did you know […]
Creative spaces with every kind of employee in mind
It’s no secret that no two employees are alike. Every team has employees who work differently and have different needs when it comes to being creative. In order to support your team members and encourage creativity, it’s important that you provide the right kinds of spaces that will enable your team to innovate. Below are […]
Easy ways you can encourage your employees to innovate
Innovation is more vital than ever to running a successful company. Not only does innovation provide the basis for generating unique business strategies, it offers a way for companies to gain an edge in entering new markets and creating groundbreaking products. No matter where you go in the business world, there’s no escaping the new buzz […]
Red Thread’s Portland refresh supports new ways of working
Work continues to evolve, and our spaces must follow suit. After three years in our Portland space, we realized we needed to completely rethink the form and function. We split the project into two phases to make the best use of our time and resources, and having completed phase two, we couldn’t be happier. Here […]
What’s the deal with coworking spaces?
In 1999, long before the term “coworking” became part of everyday vocabulary, a software company in New York City decided to rent out the extra workspaces in their office on an individual basis. This financial decision created one of the very first coworking spaces and from there, the idea spread across the globe. Today, the […]
Fidget tools move out of the classroom and into the office
If you have a child in middle school or have watched the news recently, you’ve probably heard about the hottest new toy on playgrounds nation-wide: Fidget spinners. Originally marketed as a tool to help students focus, especially those with ADHD, anxiety, and autism, the toys gained viral attention after a surge of YouTube videos were […]
5 Benefits of a dog-friendly office!
Each year for Pet Sitters International’s ‘Take Your Dog to Work Day’ , offices worldwide prepare to open their doors to employees’ furry family members. However, many companies are choosing to implement dog-friendly policies year-round. In 2015, a Society for Human Resource Management’s survey found that 8% of companies allow pets in the workplace, a […]
How real estate optimization is reshaping the modern workplace
The workplace is a constantly changing landscape. From steadily rising real estate costs and focus on more collaborative work to an increase in mobile workers and distributed teams, many organizations are adopting workplace spaces optimization strategies. While the shrinking size of individual workstations falls under this umbrella, real estate optimization is much more than just […]