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COVID-19 disrupted our assumptions about office design and employee experience—but also reinforced why diverse and organic spaces that bring people together for working and learning are critical for social and professional development. One of our key learnings from working elsewhere during COVID-19 is an increased awareness and sensitivity to noise levels. While at home, some…
Thanks to the pandemic disrupting some long held assumptions about how-and-where work can be done, business leaders face a choice to invite workers back to the office, let workers choose where and how they work, or a blend of both [hello, hybrid]. A poll conducted by Citrix Systems, Inc., underscores the magnitude of the paradigm…
The past three years feel like a string of unprecedented events that have been both detrimental and beneficial. Living through a period of uncertainty, even if the outcome is positive, can test our collective mental and emotional health. Our professions can be a source of stability, and employers want to create conditions where employees feel…
Work looks different, and for those who are returning to the office, privacy in the workplace is important for many reasons. For some, the return to the office is an opportunity to focus and get things done. It means individual workspace and (ideally) fewer distractions. Given the rise of open concept workplaces, the return to…
Despite employers’ best efforts to entice everyone back to the office with free snacks and fun events, people are dragging their feet. Their reluctance isn’t about COVID: If you look at the data, far more people have been to a restaurant, movie theater or traveled on an airplane than who’ve gone to the office, according…
As people return to offices it’s clear they will expect the same flexibility and autonomy they enjoyed while working from home. But hybrid work is not just about giving people flexible schedules. Flexibility must also be built into the workplace itself to meet the evolving needs of hybrid work — which, according to research from…
To say how and where we work has changed would be an understatement. Gone are the days of busy office complexes flooded with people and packed parking lots. Now, corporate campuses and downtowns are more sleepy than busy as workers opt to either stay home or enjoy some kind of hybrid arrangement. In fact, 61%…
The Covid-19 pandemic was a catalyst that led to several changes in our behavior, both subtle and extreme. Curbside pick-up quickly became the standard on items ranging from four-course meals to toothpaste and sunscreen; Zoom coffee dates replaced those that previously happened “IRL” (in real life); and spending five days at the office became a…
The pandemic delivered an unprecedented depth of appreciation for the remote work experience and how it could increase feelings of inclusiveness. With some or all members of a team participating virtually, the shift in dynamics created new opportunities to participate. As our comfort with and understanding of remote work expanded, so did the desire to…
This month, we’re thrilled to share key learnings and guidance on hybrid work models from Carlene Wilson, President & CEO, Atmosphere According to research by Steelcase, people value the office because of the authentic connection to people, company culture, and purpose that enhances their sense of community and increases productivity. How then do we establish…
Hybrid work is not a blend of both worlds but is unique on its own merits and has impacted remote- and office-based work. As we enter year three of intensified hybrid work practices that includes work-from-home team members, we have been reflecting on our own journey, and where we’re headed next. In 2020 our office-based…
Focus. It can feel impossible in a world of never-ending distractions. Whether at home or work or anywhere else for that matter. There is always something competing for your time and attention. For many, working from home has provided much needed flexibility in their day, but being home is not without its distractions. Perhaps you…
The Work Better podcast series from Steelcase covers conversations with leading thinkers, authors, designers, and researchers whose ideas and insights can help us make sense of the changing workplace and worker expectations.
Browse our Look Books to see before-and-after examples for a wide variety of spaces, as well as reconfiguration and product recommendations.
