The first recognisable swivel chairs were developed by the likes of Thomas Jefferson, Albert Stoll and Peter Ten Eyck.
Perennials, not millennials, will trigger the next wave of talent retention efforts
In the 30-year span from 1994 to 2024, workers aged 55 and older will go from being the smallest segment of the US working population to the largest, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Got a messy work desk? Study reveals what your coworkers really think of you
What does a worker’s messy desk signify to the greater office? Unfortunately, far more than just an inability to organize bobbleheads or throw away empty La Croix cans.
Sit-stand desks are your new flexible friend when it comes to boosting brain power
A new study from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University College of London concludes that we work better when we’re allowed to go for a bit of a wander around the office.
How the Millennial generation is ushering in a more open and connected workspace
Why Standing Desks Are Overrated
Two new studies set out business case for contemporary office design
A consistent theme throughout the research was a desire amongst office workers for more informal spaces for working and collaborating, and also private spaces for concentrating and taking telephone calls.
Majority of office workers discontented with workplace environment
With three-quarters (76 percent) of office workers agreeing that a well-functioning and attractive office workplace would encourage better staff retention, the study demonstrates a link between the office workspace, the people in it, and their inclination to stay put.
Fostering creativity within organizations through space and culture
For more creative thinking to come about, organizations must build a nurturing environment in which an open and collaborative culture can thrive.
Gen Z are technologically literate but not actually robots, Dell study confirms
Generation Z is entering the workforce, bringing with it a tech-first mentality that will propel businesses further into the digital era while potentially deepening the divide among five generations in the workplace.
A new age of reason for workplace design and management
When it comes to workplace design, the idea of beauty (or at least attractiveness) seems pretty important even when it can’t be measured.
The office of the future? No desks, no chairs
If the future of work is remote work, why do we need office furniture, whether a desk or a sofa? Why show up to a workspace at all, for that matter?
Watch: Hygge in the Workplace
Managers, make your meetings more productive by changing the physical layout
People love to complain about meetings. They’re often pointless, and attendees feel like there is always more important work they can do in its place.
Happiness at work: Lessons from home
Thanks to technology and mobility, our work has come home with us. So it’s only fair that home should come to work, right?
Open-plan offices discourage face-to-face communication, says research
Workers in open-plan offices have less face-to-face interaction with colleagues than those who work separately, according to research by Harvard students.
Forget FaceTime, Let’s Gear It For Face-To-Face Time
Ideo breaks its silence on design thinking’s critics
Ideo partner Michael Hendrix discusses how design thinking can be used as a superficial tool to make a company seem innovative–even when it’s not.
The death of desks, the truth about smart cities and a long list of things architects should know
You can’t judge an international marketplace by wandering around an exhibition of its products for a day or two.
The Workplace Experience Revolution: Unearthing The Real Drivers Of Employee Sentiment
Research from global employee experience think tank, Leesman, reveals a series of mission critical drivers organizations need to deliver if they are to foster outstanding workplace experience.