85 percent of employees consider the work environment critical to job satisfaction and a lack of space can cause negative experiences for 70 percent of employees.
Employees want good tech and flexibility but stick with their own fixed desk
Hip offices are part of our mental health crisis, here’s why
Many executives have taken this idea–the culture of the modern workplace–and elected to throw out the corporate layout book by making their office spaces into open, cooperative, colorful lounges.
Nine practical changes companies can make to boost employee engagement
The modern office has transformed significantly in the past decade. As “job hopping” among millennials increases (in large part due to an increased desire for mentorship and strong company culture), the office has become one of the levers to try to keep people around, as well as to increase productivity and job satisfaction.
Designing a better workforce: how workplace design can impact employee wellbeing
In a recent survey, 95 percent of office workers said their physical work environment is important for their wellbeing and mental health.
Actiu launches "super stackable" office chair by Item Designworks
Billed as "super stackable", the Whass is designed to offer a comfortable seat for a day of work, but also to be easily stored away when not needed.
Sam Clar Office Furniture welcomes education specialist Kristi Shanahan
Kristi Shanahan will join the Sam Clar team as a New Business Development Executive, focusing on the education sector. Kristi will cover Northern California, including the Central Valley, and Central Coast areas.
Workplace canteens take a leaf from healthy food outlets
Once known for its limited choice and stodgy food, the office cafeteria is undergoing a major makeover with healthier options and all-day dining increasingly on the menu.
The vaguery of workplace serendipity
The rise of the agile (or ‘activity-based’) workplace rekindled the idea from the cubicle farms of the 1970s and 80s of the ‘watercooler moment’ – serendipitous casual encounters, unplanned and accidental interactions or collisions that would spark innovation.
Inscape Unveils New Toronto Showroom
Stop using the office mugs
The chances of catching the flu virus from a communal kitchen item are small, though not impossible.
Configura announces March CET Designer webinars
Configura, maker of CET Designer software, announces free March webinars with CET Designer instructors.
Furniture exec forecasts positive 2019
The Design Behind Haworth's NYC Showroom Renovation
IIDA Index Report: An Analysis Of Economic Health For The Commercial Design Industry
IIDA launches the IIDA Index Report, a research and resource tool created to provide member firms with more insight into various aspects of current industry trends.
Choose Workplace Tech That Works With Your People, Not Against
Today’s workplace problems have more available solutions than ever before, so common office challenges can be addressed in a way that works best for everyone.
Employees staying seated at their sit-stand desks? Study shows there is a way to get them motivated.
Coalesse and the Science of Rocking: Introducing the Montara650 Rocker
Wellbeing has become increasingly more important in what makes the modern workplace a progressive environment for its workers.
ALLSTEEL’S ALTITUDE A8
Altitude A8, a new solution from Allsteel Inc., was designed in response to the emotional and functional needs of end users, promoting collaboration and individual privacy in one collection.
FACTORY VISIT: CALIFORNIA’S MODERNICA FURNITURE
Snøhetta Designs Modern Crystal Workshop for Swarovski Manufaktur
Designed for iconic crystal manufacturer, Swarovski Manufaktur is a state-of-the-art crystal workshop in Wattens, Austria, created by Snøhetta.