4 Ways to Create an AI-Ready Workplace

4 Ways to Create an AI-Ready Workplace

Explore 4 ways to create an AI-ready workplace that balances technology integration with human experience.  According to recent research from Steelcase WorkSpace Futures, AI is changing more than just tools and is extending into workplace behaviors impacting how people think, collaborate, and move through the day.  The insights have led to four workplace design ideas empowering people […]

How Technology and AI Will Shape the Workplace

How Technology and AI Will Shape the Workplace in 2026

Workplace technology experts share insights on AI, collaboration tools, data-driven systems, and trends shaping the workplace. Key takeaways: How technology and AI will shape the workplace AI will be embedded into everyday workplace systems, not used as a standalone tool Collaboration technology will require more intelligent, always-ready spaces Simplified platforms and consolidated hardware will reduce […]

Technology & Space: Designing a Future-Ready Workplace Together

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The future-ready workplace supports connection, co-creation, and adaptability. See what leaders are prioritizing and why offices must evolve now. New Steelcase Leader Research makes one thing clear: the office is no longer just where work happens — it’s a strategic tool for connection, co-creation, and the kind of work people simply can’t do alone or […]

How Workplace Design Attracts Top Talent Across Industries

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Discover how workplace design attracts top talent across industries — from corporate offices to healthcare and higher ed — by blending culture, flexibility, and purpose. In today’s competitive hiring landscape, workplace design has become one of the strongest ways to attract and retain top talent. For many professionals, the workplace isn’t just where they do […]

The Experience Equation: People, Place, and Tech Working Together

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Planning people, place, and technology together transforms the workplace experience. Discover insights from our WorkX session on designing for connection. When people, place, and technology are planned together, the everyday workplace experience at work gets easier. Meetings start on time. Spaces fit the task. The office feels worth the trip. That was the overarching theme […]

Behind the Scenes at InfoComm: Heather Long on the Future of Workplace Technology

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InfoComm insights with Heather Long on technology, AI, and designing smarter, more connected workplaces. From AI-driven insights to technology design that actually works for people, InfoComm 2025 was full of big ideas shaping how we work, meet, and connect. We caught up with Heather Long, Market Development, Technology, to get her behind-the-scenes perspective on what […]

Building a Relationship with AI: Start Small, Think Big

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Rather than rushing toward full AI adoption, many organizations would benefit more from a phased and practical approach. Here’s what that might look like. Over the past year, the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from a whisper to a roar. In real estate, design, and workplace strategy circles, we’re now hearing about AI […]

Behind the Scenes: Woodard & Curran’s High-Tech Portland Headquarters

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Woodard & Curran’s new Portland HQ is a modern, tech-enabled workspace designed to foster seamless collaboration for in-office and remote teams. When a cutting-edge engineering, science, and operations company like Woodard & Curran decided to relocate their headquarters within downtown Portland, ME, the goal was simple: create a modern, technology-driven workspace that fosters collaboration for […]

4 Macro Shifts Shaping the Future of Work

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In today’s ever-shifting workplace landscape, business leaders are grappling with rapid changes in how, when, and where people work. Fueled by advancements in technology, evolving employee expectations, and economic shifts, we’re truly in uncharted territory. Steelcase’s Work Better research reveals four macro shifts influencing this new era: screen-based interactions, the AI supercycle, a heightened focus […]