A new study claims the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent uncertainty are accelerating changes in the way organizations around the world are working and will continue to work into the future.
Employers uncertainty shifts focus to workforce
"The great work-from-home experiment could have far reaching positive impacts on our office culture"
The mass work-from-home experiment imposed on us by coronavirus could finally force companies to embrace remote working, says Tom Ravenscroft.
The Long-Term Perks Of Remote Work
As of just a year ago, the business world could only speculate that the future of work would be remote.
Loneliness has always been a workplace issue
Loneliness may be due to lack of intimate connection with partners and family, termed emotional loneliness, or due to lack of connection with friends and work colleagues, termed social loneliness.
Is Coronavirus the Beginning of the End of Offices?
Out of Office: How Workplaces Evolved from Cubicles to Coffee Shops
Current social and lifestyle trends, along with technology, have helped employees become more mobile, working wherever they want, whenever they want.
Knoll gets waiver to restart PA manufacturing facility claiming its "critical role"
Guess what? Office furniture should now be thought of as playing a critical role in the manufacture and supply of goods and services to various life-sustaining businesses. Really?
AIA urges small business relief, infrastructure investment
Reducing Stress at Work with Mindful Design
Social Data Brings New Life To AI For Architecture
The ubiquity of low cost computing power and the availability of rich data sources have set the stage for a period of rapid innovation in smart offices.
The good, the bad and the ugly of workplace wellbeing
If you don’t know how effective wellbeing activities are, how can you justify the spend to decision-makers?
Steelcase cuts Production Worldwide, Closes Michigan Factories
Nearly all of the company's hourly manufacturing and distribution employees in Michigan are beginning a temporary layoff today (Tuesday) and the company has committed to pay the full cost of employee health insurance premiums during this period.
Steelcase Reports on Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Results
Revenue increased 4 percent in the fourth quarter compared to the prior year and declined 1 percent on an organic basis after adjusting for currency translation effects and approximately $48 million associated with an extra week of shipments in the current quarter.
Virco Provides Update on Current Impact of COVID-19
In accordance with State of California and local orders, the Company temporarily closed its Torrance, California, manufacturing, and distribution facility.
What Did We Learn from WeWork?
WeWork has taught us more about what people desire – quality, functioning offices, amenities, support – all things that push toward a better work-life balance, increased flexibility, and a stronger sense of community.
Architecture and design documentaries to binge while in self-isolation
How Architects Are Making It Work from Home During COVID-19
Architects and designers in U.S. cities under siege talk about how they are running their practices from a distance.
Employees express love-hate relationship with workplace collaboration
Herman Miller Shuts Down Factories in Michigan
Effective at midnight, Herman Miller will stop manufacturing in the region. The shut down will last through April 13.
Kimball Manufacturing Plants remain Open
At this time, our major manufacturing facilities are operational, and we are following CDC and public health officials’ guidelines, along with implementing local emergency response plans at each location.”