Trends in the workplace are central to the development of solutions that our customers need now and in the future. We perform research into these trends via a variety of primary and secondary research that generates insights that feed directly into new products, services and information that can be used to enhance the workplace. We are constantly learning more about what enhances the work environment for those that use, purchase, plan and manage the work place and have incorporated some of those findings into summaries below.
Managing Multiple Generations in the Workplace
The labor force is aging, with a projected median age of the labor force to exceed 40 years of age by the year 2010 and the first college education Gen Y’s began entering the workforce as early as 2001. This article explores some of the workplace implications and strategies.
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Let's Get Together: Developing Collaborative Areas
This was originally published in the June 2006 issue of IIDA's Perspective Magazine.
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Sustainability and Facility Management
Are Facility Managers ready to act? Or are they marching to the beat of a different drum?
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Getting a Rise Out of Productivity
Allsteel’s research helps companies support and retain multiple generations of workers with flexible work stations that adapt to both teaming and individual space. Written by Kelly Sterk, Allsteel Manager, Workplace Research.
The Changing Footprint Experience
Deloitte & Touche has made a conscious effort to understand and improve its space allocation policies while maximizing employee productivity.
Wireless systems in the facility
Allsteel-sponsored research helps facility managers understand, implement and utilize wireless systems and issues involving the cost, security and health issues of these systems. Writers: Steve Falkin and William Sellers, Baker Robbins & Company, Technology Consultants.