What is “resi-mmercial” design? Ancillary furniture trends for today’s workplace
Ancillary furniture has become one of the biggest trends in office design. Ancillary furniture applications support us as work becomes more mobile and we transition from a traditional work zone – desk, chair, storage – to spaces that are more relaxed, flexible and encourage different ways of working. As lounge style furniture continues shift, enhance […]
Behind the Scenes: Discovering Joy at Workhuman’s New Headquarters
Explore Workhuman’s innovative headquarters in Framingham, MA, a modern workspace reflecting core values and enhancing the employee experience. Workhuman’s new headquarters at 100 Staples Drive in Framingham, Massachusetts, sets a new standard for modern workspaces. This innovative environment is meticulously crafted to reflect the company’s core values and mission. Designed with the future of work […]
Solving 3 common acoustical privacy issues in the workplace
Survey says… Lack of sound privacy is one of the biggest complaints in open plan offices, in fact 50-60% of employees cite it as the predominant frustration in the workplace. Not only that, the same researchers found that “the loss of productivity due to noise distraction” doubled in the open plan office as compared to private offices. […]
3 Ways to Implement a Digital Hybrid Workplace
More and more companies are considering the shift to a digital hybrid workplace to encourage employees to do their best work, regardless of location. As the shift to hybrid work becomes a reality, organizations should consider adopting digital tools that not only support collaboration and communication, but also offer employee safety. With the right resources […]
What are highly engaged employees saying about the workplace?
As a follow up to Gallup’s Worldwide Engagement Survey, the Steelcase research team conducted a small study with Ipsos to explore the correlation between highly engaged employees (11% according to their study) and workplace satisfaction, polling 10,500 workers in 14 countries throughout the world. The results showed that creating the right work environment can make a […]
Three ways to drive great collaboration
If you’re spending more time in a collaborative workspace, you’re not alone. Anyone who studies teamwork will tell you, it’s on the rise (Microsoft). In fact, we’re on twice as many teams as we were just five years ago. And, we spend 50% more time doing collaborative work than we did 20 years ago (HBR). […]
Can a leadership team’s space help to influence corporate culture?
The answer is simple, yes. Absolutely and positively. Because what does leadership ultimately do? They inspire employees; modelling behavior and driving a collective corporate culture that benefits the organization’s mission and strategic goals. Arguably, these skills are more essential than ever. With global locations, distributed teams and people constantly bombarded with information, leadership must use every tool in the book […]
5 Ways Virtual Reality will Change the Workplace
As we move further into the digital age, workplace technology is continuing to evolve, and virtual reality (VR) stands at the forefront of this transformation. Once seen only in gaming and entertainment, VR is now recognized as a strong tool for improving workplace dynamics. Its immersive capabilities allow employees to engage in unique and interactive […]
Robots in the workspace?
In May I had the privilege of visiting the MIT Media Lab with Hasier Larrea. Hasier is a freshly minted graduate of the MIT Media Lab’s Changing Places group where he led their Architectural Robotics research. From their website, “the Changing Places group proposes that fundamentally new strategies must be found for creating the places where […]