It’s time for leaders to tackle loneliness in the workplace
Did you know loneliness in the workplace is on the rise? According to Cigna’s recent 2020 Loneliness Index, three in five Americans (61%) report that they are lonely. Because loneliness happens both at home and at work, organizations should be paying closer attention to employee wellbeing. Additional findings from the Cigna research also reveal: Lonely workers […]
Escaping the noise
With at least 70% of organizations embracing the open office plan and people spending more than half their day working with others, it’s safe to say the workplace is a bit noisy. Modern design trends that include exposed ceilings and minimalist aesthetics add to how noise can reverberate and carry throughout a large space. Sure, […]
Using technology to boost productivity: 3 tips
Productivity is a major driving force for large and small businesses. Fostering a collaborative environment can be linked directly to positive business outcomes, including increased growth, employee retention, and the development of holistic business strategies. The modern office is the epicenter of recent productivity-boosting technological innovations and processes. Here are just a few. Maintain a […]
4 fresh ideas for incorporating biophilic design in the workplace
Biophilia is defined as our innate fondness for and need to experience nature. Biophilic design connects people with the natural environment either directly, with plants, animals and natural elements (air, light, fire, water), indirectly with images of nature or natural-looking textures and patterns, or with space (transitional spaces that connect indoors and outdoors, architectural details, […]
Beating workplace stress in 2019
As simpler tasks have become automated, the work left for humans has become more creative and complex. We are required to be agile problem-solvers, we work in teams more often, we are more mobile and able to work 24/7. Technology continues to rapidly evolve, challenging us to adapt our workflows and learn new systems. We […]
Ergonomic solutions for ancillary spaces
Ancillary spaces are becoming more and more common within the modern work environment. With offices becoming more flexible, open, and mobile, ancillary spaces provide a comfortable and collaborative option for a change of scenery. The problem is that ancillary spaces can be more stylish than functional, creating ergonomic issues for employees and hindering productivity. Here we present ergonomic solutions to some of the most common issues seen […]
Supporting creativity through wellbeing at work
The trend towards addressing wellness at work has broadened; today the focus is on wellbeing at work. It’s a subtle shift, but the idea is that wellbeing goes beyond things like ergonomics and encompasses the cognitive and the emotional aspects of being “well”. Employees that are static, overloaded with information, and feeling constantly stressed are […]
4 Ways to incorporate biophilic design in the workplace
In August, we posted a blog about how biophilic design can help reduce stress and encourage renewal in the workplace. Further to understanding what biophilic design is and why it can be so beneficial, is learning how to better integrate biophilic design principles into your workplace. Incorporating nature into workplace design need not be as […]
How biophilic design reduces stress and promotes renewal at work
As our work becomes more creative, biophilia, the principle that we have a innate desire to connect with nature, helps us thrive in the workplace by reducing stress and offering respite. Building on a previous post discussing how biophilic design impacts our workplace wellbeing, research by Steelcase shows that nature and the outdoors do have […]