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 […]
Accommodating generational differences in the workplace
Supporting and managing multiple generations is critical in the workplace today. It’s equally as important to consider the shift towards millennials being the majority cohort in the workforce in coming years. By 2030, millennials will represent close to 75% of the workforce. Millennials, as a generation, can be defined by several characteristics: They’re the largest, […]
What is a resilient workplace?
You may be asking yourself – what is a resilient workplace? The world is changing every day – from the multiple generations at work to rapid advances in technology to the kinds of innovative creative outputs employers are looking for. The workplace needs to not only meet our needs today, but also be able to […]
Casper Cloaking Technology: the digital privacy solution for the modern workplace
Cloaking technology—seems like something straight out of a Science Fiction film. But what if Science Fiction could be Science Fact? Designtex, a Steelcase company, has done just that. They’ve created Casper Cloaking Technology, which is an innovative privacy film for glass walls that obscures or “cloaks” digital screens to outside views but maintains transparency. In […]
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 […]