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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Walls 101: Demountable vs. Traditional Construction
I know, you may think ‘a wall is a wall is a wall’. But when designing a new workspace, it’s important to realize that the differences can have a major impact on the long-term bottom line. The main considerations include price, flexibility and acoustical privacy, and it is essential to make an educated comparison. Demountable […]
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 […]
10 Things to consider when choosing a movable wall system
Movable, or demountable wall systems have a number of advantages over traditional construction, including the flexibility to reconfigure your space, superior acoustic privacy, and technology integration. So how do you choose the right system for you? Read through our 10 considerations: 1. Reconfigurability | How often do you plan to reconfigure your space? If you […]
Red Thread Move Services helps YNHH relocate in Connecticut!
Yale New Haven Health recently expanded their patient- and family-centered outpatient services to better serve residents of eastern Fairfield County. They partnered with Red Thread for their move services in transferring six departments to their new three-story 100,000 square foot Park Avenue Medical Center. The facility combines new and existing services provided on the same […]