5 Ways Virtual Reality will Change the Workplace
As we move further into the digital age, workplace technology is continuing to evolve, and virtual reality (VR) stands at the forefront of this transformation. Once seen only in gaming and entertainment, VR is now recognized as a strong tool for improving workplace dynamics. Its immersive capabilities allow employees to engage in unique and interactive […]
What is “resi-mmercial” design? Ancillary furniture trends for today’s workplace
Ancillary furniture has become one of the biggest trends in office design. Ancillary furniture applications support us as work becomes more mobile and we transition from a traditional work zone – desk, chair, storage – to spaces that are more relaxed, flexible and encourage different ways of working. As lounge style furniture continues shift, enhance […]
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 […]
8 Ways to create inspiring, informal and high-performing workspaces
Many people predicted the end of corporate offices after the introduction of smartphones, tablets and universally available WiFi, reasoning that with these technologies, who needs the office? However, the majority of people do need an office because at its core, work is a social activity. Even with increasingly more mobile technology, people connect with one […]
Fidget tools move out of the classroom and into the office
If you have a child in middle school or have watched the news recently, you’ve probably heard about the hottest new toy on playgrounds nation-wide: Fidget spinners. Originally marketed as a tool to help students focus, especially those with ADHD, anxiety, and autism, the toys gained viral attention after a surge of YouTube videos were […]
5 Benefits of a dog-friendly office!
Each year for Pet Sitters International’s ‘Take Your Dog to Work Day’ , offices worldwide prepare to open their doors to employees’ furry family members. However, many companies are choosing to implement dog-friendly policies year-round. In 2015, a Society for Human Resource Management’s survey found that 8% of companies allow pets in the workplace, a […]
How real estate optimization is reshaping the modern workplace
The workplace is a constantly changing landscape. From steadily rising real estate costs and focus on more collaborative work to an increase in mobile workers and distributed teams, many organizations are adopting workplace spaces optimization strategies. While the shrinking size of individual workstations falls under this umbrella, real estate optimization is much more than just […]
Designing for collaboration at work to support innovation
Workplace collaboration drives innovation. But not just any kind of collaboration—the kind that sparks breakthrough ideas comes from people working together specifically to solve problems and develop new insights and solutions. This type of work also requires people to be more creative than ever before. According to Steelcase’s research on the future of work, over […]
Office privacy – the key to balancing workplace collaboration and individual focus
Office privacy affects us in more ways than ever before. From being interrupted almost every 11 minutes by digital and human distractions to being overloaded by information or stimuli in an open plan office, the workplace can seem like a difficult place actually do work. But it doesn’t have to be! There are distinct types […]