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 […]
A brief tour of the Steelcase historical archives.
Want to take a walk through furniture history? Recently I spent an hour (or two) perusing the interactive historical timeline on Steelcase’s website. As it happens, Red Thread is the only Steelcase Dealer in New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut) so I thought it was high time to brush up on my Steelcase […]
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 […]
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 […]
Glossary of office furniture terms
At Red Thread we work with small start-ups on up to Fortune 500 companies. We well know that not every company has a Facilities Planner that can take care of all the details. Developing a new workplace can be a daunting task, especially when you are doing it for the first time. We’ve created a […]