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  • 3 Ways University And Office Design Are Converging

    via Bisnow Image courtesy of Talisen Workplaces across the globe are becoming more collaborative, technologically sophisticated and departmentally integrated to foster innovation and attract talent.  click to see all 3 ways
  • 8 Ways to Reduce Noise in Your Workplace

    via Formaspace Many employees find that a lively, open-office workplace brimming with the sounds of enthusiastic colleagues working together makes for a positive, invigorating place to collaborate on work projects. Yet others strenuously disagree; they find that unwanted office noise interferes with their ability to get productive work done. What to do? Click to read […]
  • 3 TRENDS THAT WILL DOMINATE THE WORKPLACE IN 2018

    by Cecilia Amador via Allwork 2017 marked a year of growth and maturity for the flexible workspace industry. We saw operators grow in existing and new markets, we saw greater consolidation, and we saw flexible workspaces become more widely adopted by businesses of all sizes. This will continue throughout 2018, but at a much larger […]
  • 12 awesome offices reveal what work will look like in the future

    by Rachel Gillett via Business Insider  Image courtesy of WeWork If your vision for the future workplace is a drab, cold warehouse sparsely dotted with drone employees, think again. Over the next decade and beyond, workplaces will be geared more towards the needs of its employees, which will mean a diverse mix of spaces, furniture, […]
  • Reinventing the Workspace: HP Is Looking Toward the Office of the Future

    by Architizer Editors via Architizer Inspired by global trends transforming the workplace industry, office design is reflective of rapid urbanization, changing demographics, hyperglobalization and accelerated innovation. Mega cities are attracting people for their convenience and access to amenities, and businesses must find unique ways to make the most of the available space. As millennials and […]
  • Shift the Experience

    via Kimball Considering how many hours or days, visitors spend in environments where you wait, Kimball Health looked at a new approach to rethink the built environment around waiting. Instead of providing a typical space to wait; the approach was to foster conversation, create adaptability and flexibility in an environment, enhance a sense of privacy […]
  • What Makes Generation Z Different?

    by Spark via Kimball Prepare yourself. By 2020, Generation Z will represent 20% of the workforce. And experts believe that this next generation’s dependence on technology will change the working world. Click to read more
  • Find your favorite fabric in a snap!

    via Sit on it Seating Check out how we’ve enhanced all our textile search and sort functions in Chairbuilder. Click to see more
  • Yes, sitting too long can kill you, even if you exercise

    by Susan Scutti via CNN No matter how much you exercise, sitting for excessively long periods of time is a risk factor for early death, according to a recent study. Click here to read more
  • The latest perk from companies looking to lure millennials: offices that double as homes by Jennifer Brown via Quartz

    by Jennifer Brown via Quartz image by Reuters/Punit Paranjpe Architects and designers are being charged to create offices with relaxed vibes in mind in the hope that it will blur the distinction between home and office, making the latter a more appealing place for employees to spend time with colleagues.
  • The best work habits for a constantly-changing world

    by Sylvia Lafair via Memphis Business Journal image by ISTOCK (PEOPLEIMAGES) Good performance at work used to be measured by longevity and loyalty. It was a sign of contribution to come in early and stay late. It used to be that sticking around and doing what you were asked got high points. Not so anymore. […]
  • How to get employees to show up to work

    Did you know employees sitting closer to windows are more likely to show up at work? (via WorkDesign) Image via Death to Stock. What makes you get up and go to work each day? According to the Question & Retain (Q&R) Happiness in the Workplace Pulse Check, 40 percent of us say the most important […]