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STATE OF GEORGIA | CONTRACT # 99999-001-SPD0000198-0017Allsteel is the easiest and most hassle-free company to deal with in the office furniture industry. This philosophy drives our beliefs, goals, and operations. Providing quality products, quick lead times, and value-added service are essential for meeting the expectations of
In the middle of the last century, Peter Drucker famously stated, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it”. While that original statement is still completely valid today, a more recent statement from Billy Beane 1 - "The idea that you can create a template that will work forever doesn't happen in any business,” - needs to
People resist change, even when the reason for ‘the new’ is compelling. We prefer what is familiar and stable. It is the unknown, the uncertainty about the change that we find stressful and challenging. And changes in the workplace are no different. In the absence of information and details about the change, people ‘go to the
We've all done it at some point or another: you're not quite sure if the plastic container your lunch came in is recyclable, but you toss it in the plastics bin—spinach leaves still stuck inside—and forget about it. Surely it'll end up in the right place, right? This phenomenon has a catchy epithet: wishcycling, or the habit of
Staying healthy is on everyone's mind today. Our focus at the moment has (rightfully) been on disease prevention, however, it is important that we do not lose sight of promoting holistic well-being. We cannot overlook our physical health and mental well-being, especially in a climate where anxieties and stress levels may be
April 23, 2020 The news continues to change daily, and the pandemic continues to be felt worldwide. Production activities in both Wayland, NY and Hickory, NC producing locations will resume starting the week of April 27. Hickory production will fully resume. For the Wayland producing location, we will resume production of orders
Government
Agile is a term that is being used more and more relative to the workplace. The challenge is that it has different definitions to different groups – FM’s and designers use it to define a way of planning space and/or a way to work. IT and product development teams use it to define a very specific development process. For FM’s and
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a national emergency by the President on March 13, 2020, and a public health emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on January 31, 2020. As a result, and until further notice, in addition to departments and agencies of the federal government, Allsteel’s GSA
The news continues to change daily, and the pandemic continues to be felt worldwide. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a national emergency by the President on March 13, 2020, and a public health emergency by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on January 31, 2020. As a result, and until further notice
What does it take to address climate change, sustainability, environmental, and human health impacts in a company that holds more than 20 companies under its umbrella, employing more than 8,700 and available in 80+ countries? For HNI Corporation, under which Allsteel and Gunlocke are two of its furniture brands, it began by
Commercial Real Estate
MUSCATINE, Iowa The COVID-19 pandemic is the test of our time, already infecting over 1.5 million people worldwide and creating unprecedented disruption. As we at HNI navigate the uncertainty, our top priority is the health of our members and their families, our partners, and the communities where they live and work. To support
MUSCATINE, Iowa HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) (the “Corporation”) The COVID-19 pandemic is driving urgent facility needs, as well as reshaping the way we all live and work. During this unprecedented time, we understand that organizations face pressure to respond to the impacts of the crisis and continue operating successfully. HNI
Designing for New Realities
Spaces
As we all adjust to today’s reality of government stay at home orders, keeping a 6 feet buffer between each other, disinfecting high-touch surfaces, wearing masks while in public, and obsessively hand washing; you may be wondering, what else should I do? Should I order my new home or office products with an antimicrobial
In early 2020, physical distancing was an important consideration to attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. Those who could, worked from home. Many were isolated or alone, and others of us were cohabitating in close quarters with partners, pets, or children. The threat to our health is enough to elevate stress alone - but throw
What is this concept of Circularity? Circularity - short for “the Circular Economy” is “ based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems” - The Ellen MacArthur Foundation. A circular economy builds and rebuilds overall system health. The model
Studio Fifield
Twenty months ago, an estimated 5% of the US workforce worked from home at ½ of the time or more. Today, it’s estimated to be at least 54% of the workforce 1. Usually, an organization takes up to 12 months to plan and implement a remote work program; because of COVID-19, this expansion of remote work occurred literally overnight
Timeline of COVID Impact for HNI China Factory in China closed in January for Chinese New Year Jan 20-31 st Originally planed to reopen on February 3 rd Opening delayed to February 24 th due to COVID Government approval and inspection was required to reopen Many of our suppliers were unable to open until early March Overall, we
Moving out of enclosed offices into workstations is one of the more difficult workplace changes to make, since it almost always has emotional and political issues tied to it. Effectively supporting that change will require addressing three aspects: the personal attachment to status and territory, issues of control over noise and
In previous posts, we advocated for alignment between an organization’s workplace strategy and its unique combination of current realities and business strategies, as well as its brand, values and culture. We made the case for supporting worker effectiveness with through needs analysis processes to understand and appropriately