5 Tips for planning a successful office relocation!
An office move can be challenging and stressful for everyone, from employees through leadership. Often there are many unknowns and a level of complexity that can throw a wrench into the best laid plans. We learned this first hand over the course of our relocation from 22 Boston Wharf Road to 101 Seaport Boulevard. Even […]
6 Qualities of great workplace leaders.
Great workplace leaders are often born during times of change. And there is no doubt that the nature of work is undergoing serious change. Spawned from the technology advancements in the last decade and a market correction that forced almost everyone to reconsider real estate costs, today’s office is truly in flux. And we’re all working […]
Solve 3 workplace problems in one shot with Brody
Everyone loves a bargain. Well, what if you could solve three key workplace issues in one elegant solution? You’d probably be intrigued! Well, the new Steelcase Brody WorkLounge fits the bill, a hardworking solution for any open plan environment that’s highly flexible, functional and space-saving. What if you could solve for; WELLBEING Providing high performance comfort and […]
Top tips for selecting the best task chair.
There’s no doubt that the workplace is changing. Today, not everyone has a dedicated “resident” workstation. And if you do, your desk might be height adjustable allowing you to stand for some of the day. Often millennials prefer to work in more lounge-like settings and new options such as the Brody Lounge, a hybrid lounge-desk alternative, are being […]
Top 10 office protocols for the open office plan
The rise of open office plans has transformed workplace design, aiming to boost collaboration and flexibility. However, this layout can introduce challenges in maintaining productivity and respect among team members. Having clear office protocols in place can be key to making your open office plan work. What are Office Protocols for an open office plan? […]
Case study for an employee wellbeing strategy.
Humantech, an ergonomics consulting firm nurtures an employee wellbeing strategy by embracing a “palette of place”. Steelcase 360 Magazine editors published a great case study on wellbeing entitled “Taking the Lead” in Issue No. 70 entitled “Think Better”. The story encapsulates many of the issues that are ideally taken into account when redesigning space to boost […]
Neuroscience: The new competitive advantage
In workplaces throughout the world, scenarios of near-constant distraction have become the norm. Thankfully, our ability to focus is still salvageable. As a result of the vast amount of neuroscience research being done, there’s now hard evidence about what attention is, how it works, how to attain it and how to use it productively. By […]
The ANSWER for workstations
5 Reasons why Answer, Steelcase’s best-selling desk system, is your workstation solution. Imagine you’re buying a car. Any car you look at will have wheels, doors, axles and seats. What’s important is determining what makes one car a better choice over another. This is just like buying a workstation, as there are features and characteristics that […]
Top 8 considerations when planning strategic workplaces.
So, deep down you know that it’s time for a new workplace. Your employee count has doubled over the past year, you just received a nice round of funding and basically you are bursting at the seams. It’s time for a “grown-up” office space that supports the way your employees work and fits with the strategic initiatives you’ve just refined. […]