8 Considerations for Setting up Hybrid Meeting Rooms

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As hybrid collaboration becomes more prevalent, organizations are increasingly realizing the importance of having dedicated hybrid meeting spaces. Steelcase research has shown that most workers feel that their current meeting spaces are inadequate for hybrid collaboration, and a significant number of organizations are planning to invest in creating more hybrid meeting spaces in the future. […]

How to be an effective hybrid leader

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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

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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 […]

How hospitality trends are shaping the workplace

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Recently on a trip to Texas, I was stunned by the sight that greeted me as I entered my hotel to check in. Two real ceiling height trees draped with lights framed the reception desk. And that was just one aspect of the lobby’s whimsical, residential deign. Lounge chairs, high top tables, booths, and easy […]

Five Hybrid Work Technology Examples

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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

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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

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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 […]

Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) or Purchasing: Which is right for you?

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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

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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 […]