5 Private space ideas with movable walls
Enclosed private spaces are a necessity for any workplace, and movable walls offer the perfect framework to support focused work and rejuvenation. THE CHALLENGE The rise of the open floorplan created challenges for many employees. Did you know that we are interrupted every 3 minutes at work, and it can take up to 23 minutes […]
6 Collaborative Space Ideas with Demountable Walls
Enclosed collaborative spaces are a must-have for any workplace, and demountable walls are the perfect framework to support creative teamwork. The rise of the open plan created some issues for employees who crave privacy for collaborating and focusing as a group. While open plan areas can support quick interactions and short meetings, teams are more […]
Integrating space + technology boosts creative performance
Creativity, noun [kree-ey-tiv-i-tee] the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness The dictionary defines creativity as having ideas—so contrary to what many may think, it’s not a skill reserved only for designers, artists, marketers, and other artistic types. Research by Steelcase and Microsoft suggests that creativity is not necessarily an innate human […]
Questions to ask before hiring an office mover
Business relocations are complex, time-consuming projects that can have a major impact on productivity—and your bottom line—if not managed correctly. When looking to hire a professional office mover, there is a lot more to consider than with a residential move. Ask yourself the following questions to help evaluate your potential office move partners: 1. Scope […]
Packing checklist for an office relocation
Preparing for an office move can be stressful. Relocating to a new space is exciting but it takes a lot of work to make it happen. From personal belongings to large office machines, every item should be labeled and moved with care. We’ve compiled a helpful packing checklist to make sure you don’t forget any of […]
Why residential lounge spaces in the workplace inspire employees
With people making the shift back to working in the office, they are no longer content with uninspired work spaces that don’t meet their needs emotionally, physically or intellectually. They are looking for authentic and inspiring spaces where they have the autonomy to choose how and where to work. Organizations are listening and responding by […]
Transforming your open plan office design by a SKIP, JUMP or LEAP
The world is changing, rapidly. By 2025 it is projected that Millennials will occupy 70% of the workplace and as we all know, their expectations, work style and needs are a far cry from their predecessors. How can the workplace adapt? How can the future workplace provide collaboration and technology tools that are intuitive and seamlessly integrated into […]
Red Thread’s Top Blogs of 2020
As we enter the new year and reflect on what an unpredictable year it’s been, we’re looking forward to seeing what trends and topics will be top of mind for 2021. In the past year, organizations have had to completely shift gears and thinking about a primary work from home strategy compared to an office-first […]
Why a personalized workplace improves employee wellbeing
In their most recent 360 Magazine, Steelcase focuses on the “office renaissance” – a movement seeking to redefine the corporate workplace so that it positively impacts people’s emotional, intellectual and physical wellbeing. They included an article about the fact that “people are actively rejecting this idea of corporate blandness…” and reinforcing the importance of being […]