4 Macro Shifts Shaping the Future of Work
In today’s ever-shifting workplace landscape, business leaders are grappling with rapid changes in how, when, and where people work. Fueled by advancements in technology, evolving employee expectations, and economic shifts, we’re truly in uncharted territory. Steelcase’s Work Better research reveals four macro shifts influencing this new era: screen-based interactions, the AI supercycle, a heightened focus […]
Centering Wellbeing in Campus Spaces: Linking Learning & Growth
Explore how thoughtfully designed campus spaces enhance student and faculty wellbeing. Wellbeing in higher education is very important today. Students and educators face many challenges, such as mental health issues and pressure from school and social life. Studies, including those from Steelcase, show that the physical environment greatly affects wellbeing and the quality of education. […]
Behind the Scenes: Discovering Joy at Workhuman’s New Headquarters
Explore Workhuman’s innovative headquarters in Framingham, MA, a modern workspace reflecting core values and enhancing the employee experience. Workhuman’s new headquarters at 100 Staples Drive in Framingham, Massachusetts, sets a new standard for modern workspaces. This innovative environment is meticulously crafted to reflect the company’s core values and mission. Designed with the future of work […]
What Employees Value Most: Insights from Steelcase Research
Learn how to create appealing workspaces that address employee needs to boost productivity and increase a return to the office. The modern office has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades, yet many employees still prefer the comfort and convenience of working from home. Steelcase has conducted extensive research to understand why employees often […]
From Burnout to Brighter Days: Dr. Cassandra Greene on Prioritizing Clinician Well-Being
Clinician burnout has reached an all-time high and providers are suffering from mental health issues more than ever before. According to the ‘I Cry, but No One Cares’: Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2023, more than half of physicians reported feeling burned out this year, and nearly 1 in 4 doctors reported feeling depressed — […]
Resimercial Design: Blending Work and Home for a Productive and Inviting Office
In today’s ever-evolving workplace landscape, creating a space that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being is paramount. Enter resimercial design – a trend that has gained significant momentum in recent years. Resimercial design brings elements of home into the office, creating a warm and inviting environment that entices workers to return and thrive. Let’s dive […]
Breaking down the barriers of healthcare design
Healthcare design is focused on creating spaces that prioritize the human experience. The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers, patients, and caregivers, further exacerbating the stress, burnout, exhaustion, and trauma already present in the field. However, healthcare design has the potential to foster a new culture of wellbeing, providing a sense of […]
Three ways HR leaders can improve the hybrid work employee experience
Microsoft’s new Work Trend Index Report reveals one major theme: we’re not the same people that went home to work in early 2020. As leaders tackle hybrid work, big questions loom: What is the role of the office? How do teams build social capital in a digital-first world? Every organization is up against meeting employees’ great […]
New Office Settings for 5 Workplace Personas
Are you supporting employee needs and different workplace personas? Steelcase’s global Work Better report proves people have had vastly different experiences while working from home, which means business leaders planning new office layouts will need to accommodate different employee needs, represented as workplace personas. Conducted between April and September of 2020, the report was designed […]