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 […]
Psychology of office space
Unmotivated employees are more likely to put in less effort, take more sick days, and even quit – all of which can be a costly problem for any business. Researchers estimate that the U.S. economy loses around half a billion dollars annually due to lost productivity in the workplace. While there is a wide range […]
Finding the perfect privacy space at the office.
Recently, our Boston group moved to a new space – our Boston WorkLife Center. It was a pretty big transition, not only did we reduce our footprint by half but for 90% of us, we began the new year without an “owned” resident workstation. Was that hard? Yes. Did we adjust? Absolutely! The reality is that […]
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 […]
An audiovisual glossary you can count on!
Planning a new conference room or collaborative space but at a loss with all the audio visual terminology out there? Not a problem! We’ve created a handy glossary of terms to help you speak like a tech pro! RED THREAD GLOSSARY OF AUDIOVISUAL TERMS Ambient Light All light in a viewing room produced by sources other than the display. […]
Modular carpet tile patterns 101
Carpet tiles have been used in contract environments for years and are making significant inroads into residential settings. Highly versatile, ecological and flexible, carpet tiles are a smart choice in high traffic areas where you can swap out tiles that are stained or worn instead of having to replace the entire carpet. It can take […]
Unleashing team creativity with Steelcase Flex
Get a closer look at how the new Steelcase Flex Collection keeps up with today’s fast-moving teams. Welcome to the era of hyper-collaboration, where companies are looking to move faster and be more innovative, which requires the diverse thinking and creativity found only in teams. Today’s most successful teams are close-knit units, constantly exchanging ideas […]