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 […]
How biophilic design impacts wellbeing at work.
According to our friends at Wikipedia biophilia literally means “love of life or living systems.” So biophilic design centers around establishing naturally based habitats for humans to live and work. Designers and Architects who practice biophilic design create spaces in which humans can achieve maximum wellbeing and productivity by incorporating elements derived from nature. First used by Erich Fromm, the noted German social psychologist, […]
How to create a future workplace in real time with “live design”.
Did you know that you can collaborate with a designer in real time and see your workspace come to life? Seeing is believing, and when it comes to developing innovative work environments, visualization is an invaluable asset. Even more compelling than high resolution static renderings, though, is flying through your future space in real time, […]
5 Types of collaborative office furniture and tech tools
Today we understand that collaboration is central to innovation and is a key catalyst for business growth. Solving problems and implementing solutions require people and teams to build on each other’s ideas and iterate quickly whether in the same location or distributed nationally or globally. To top that, collaborative work is more dependent on technology than ever. […]
5 Tips for integrating audiovisual technology into space design
Audiovisual technology in the workplace is like peanut butter and jelly… it just goes together. More than ever, it’s frustrating and unproductive when furniture and space design are not integrated with technology. As you plan your meeting room spaces there are a couple of handy tips that our audiovisual experts know will improve functionality. Here are 5 simple tips […]