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 […]
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 […]
Red Thread uses Microsoft Teams to improve customer experience
The shift to remote work is increasing the use of video conferencing and collaboration technology from organizations everywhere. According to VentureBeat, Microsoft Teams recently increased its daily meeting minutes by 200%, from 900 million to 2.7 billion. Red Thread has certainly contributed to those statistics and has not only used Teams to stay in touch […]
Web conferencing dos and don’ts
Who would have predicted four weeks ago that video collaboration would be the sole way people are interacting with one another from home? With strict social distancing rules and stay at home orders across the globe, the use of collaboration technology and web conferencing solutions is helping restore face to face interactions. While you can’t […]
Making the best of virtual collaboration
Virtual collaboration isn’t just for dedicated remote workers anymore. People aren’t necessarily “working from home” but they are “at home, trying to work” due to COVID-19 circumstances. How can this remote experience seamlessly transition from physical interactions? The answer is virtual collaboration – but only if done correctly. Whether you’re a teacher, manager, student, or […]
Technology tips for working remotely
Do you practice good technology hygiene? You might be more vigilant and wary in the office, but for many, it’s a different story when working from home. We’ve outlined technology best practices to follow that will not only make your life easier when working remote, but also make your IT department happy. Use one unified […]
Top tips on applying for Steelcase’s Active Learning Center Grant
For the sixth year in a row, Steelcase Education will award up to 10 grant recipients with the furniture, tools and on-site services to create an Active Learning Center at their institution. All educational 30-seat classrooms are eligible, from K-12 to colleges and universities. Interested? Of course you are! Not sure how to make your […]
Is the future of work flexible? Workplace wishes for 2020 and beyond
This article originally appeared on Forbes.com as part of the Forbes Business Development Council. The future of work, evolution of leadership and changing nature of work are things I put a great deal of focus on in my everyday life. With the way technology is constantly disrupting and driving the way we approach our places […]