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 […]
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 […]
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 […]