How to be an effective hybrid leader
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 […]
The Power of Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms
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 […]
3 Ways to Implement a Digital Hybrid Workplace
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 […]
Five Hybrid Work Technology Examples
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 […]
Three Hybrid Campus Spaces to Meet UDL Guidelines
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 […]
Hybrid Work Environments for Virtual Collaboration
Hybrid work is here to stay. In fact, 72% of survey respondents believe they will adopt hybrid work environments with work happening at home and in the office, according to Steelcase’s Global Return to Workplace Study. Research shows people need and expect a work experience that’s fundamentally better than what they left. However, talent attraction […]
Four Hybrid Learning Spaces
Most K-12 and college education students are Generation Z, an overlooked demographic who are “merely surviving” or “flat-out struggling” according to Microsoft’s new research. Ensuring that Gen Z feels a sense of purpose and wellbeing is an urgent imperative in the shift to hybrid. To create educational spaces that are productive, yet inspiring, Steelcase has […]
Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) or Purchasing: Which is right for you?
Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) closely follows the popular Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model by giving access to hardware in addition to software, maintenance, installation, and upgrades. Essentially, customers are paying for the value provided by the procurement service rather than the underlying hardware itself. Since HaaS is like renting or leasing, they share some of the same benefits. However, […]
5 Blended Learning Design Principles
Educators and students everywhere are implementing blended learning — a combination of the best of face-to-face and online experiences to produce improved learning outcomes. Steelcase’s research reveals what has been both successful and unsuccessful when classrooms suddenly became living rooms and bedrooms. By combining previous research with new findings during the pandemic, they uncovered top […]