4 Macro Shifts Shaping the Future of Work
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 […]
Five Healthcare Design Strategies for Enhancing Patient Experiences
Healthcare visits can be a stressful experience for patients and families, and the design of a waiting space plays a key role in either easing or exacerbating that stress. Research from Steelcase Health highlights some core principles that can guide healthcare facilities in transforming their waiting spaces from purely functional zones into areas that promote […]
The Future of Work: Prioritizing Well-Being to Drive Success
As the workplace evolves, a critical question emerges: How can organizations effectively balance productivity with employee well-being? In an era of various work models, addressing employees’ needs while achieving business objectives has become a pressing priority. Steelcase’s latest findings emphasize a troubling trend—only 34% of employees report thriving at work. Work-life balance, a critical component […]
Breaking down the barriers of healthcare design
Healthcare design is focused on creating spaces that prioritize the human experience. The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers, patients, and caregivers, further exacerbating the stress, burnout, exhaustion, and trauma already present in the field. However, healthcare design has the potential to foster a new culture of wellbeing, providing a sense of […]
From Burnout to Brighter Days: Dr. Cassandra Greene on Prioritizing Clinician Well-Being
Clinician burnout has reached an all-time high and providers are suffering from mental health issues more than ever before. According to the ‘I Cry, but No One Cares’: Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2023, more than half of physicians reported feeling burned out this year, and nearly 1 in 4 doctors reported feeling depressed — […]
Resimercial Design: Blending Work and Home for a Productive and Inviting Office
In today’s ever-evolving workplace landscape, creating a space that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being is paramount. Enter resimercial design – a trend that has gained significant momentum in recent years. Resimercial design brings elements of home into the office, creating a warm and inviting environment that entices workers to return and thrive. Let’s dive […]
Three ways HR leaders can improve the hybrid work employee experience
Microsoft’s new Work Trend Index Report reveals one major theme: we’re not the same people that went home to work in early 2020. As leaders tackle hybrid work, big questions loom: What is the role of the office? How do teams build social capital in a digital-first world? Every organization is up against meeting employees’ great […]
Is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs included in your return to office strategy?
Derived from Abraham Maslow’s 1943 paper “A Theory of Human Motivation,” Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a psychology theory comprising a five-tier model of human need. From the bottom of the hierarchy up, those needs include physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization. As companies continue moving to a hybrid work model, leaders must consider the […]
Hacking your home office
Many of us around the world are entering new territory when it comes to working from home and creating an ergonomic home office. Rather than jump from space to space based on the activity at hand, most people are limited to what’s available in their home and trying to make do with what they already […]