The exciting future of the corporate headquarters
I recently read a compelling article, HQ 2.0: The Next-Generation Corporate Center, and wanted to share the main ideas, as it perfectly aligns with what we do here at Red Thread in creating workplace transformation. Trends Driving Change People used to aim for a corner office filled with wood furniture and expensive artwork. This was […]
Video conferencing: 6 design considerations
Closing the distance gap for distributed teams is a tough proposition. But in today’s technology driven world, distance can’t be a barrier for any organization that wants to innovate and compete globally. In fact, 62% of workers are already saying they collaborate regularly with people in different geographies. When you work remotely and call in for a […]
My experience moving to an open office
Now more than ever, workers are experiencing the evolution of moving from a traditional office layout to an open floor plan. As creatures of habit, this process can be daunting. However, with thoughtful design and planning, open offices can feel more natural and intuitive than you might think. At least that has been my experience […]
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 […]
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 […]
Designing for collaboration at work to support innovation
Workplace collaboration drives innovation. But not just any kind of collaboration—the kind that sparks breakthrough ideas comes from people working together specifically to solve problems and develop new insights and solutions. This type of work also requires people to be more creative than ever before. According to Steelcase’s research on the future of work, over […]
Office privacy – the key to balancing workplace collaboration and individual focus
Office privacy affects us in more ways than ever before. From being interrupted almost every 11 minutes by digital and human distractions to being overloaded by information or stimuli in an open plan office, the workplace can seem like a difficult place actually do work. But it doesn’t have to be! There are distinct types […]
Integrating space + technology boosts creative performance
Creativity, noun [kree-ey-tiv-i-tee] the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness The dictionary defines creativity as having ideas—so contrary to what many may think, it’s not a skill reserved only for designers, artists, marketers, and other artistic types. Research by Steelcase and Microsoft suggests that creativity is not necessarily an innate human […]