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Download the PDF Copy Download In this whitepaper: This paper takes a wide-ranging look at the types of factors that are scientifically known to influence knowledge worker performance, including environmental, cognitive, and organizational management factors. This research review sheds new light on what really matters in
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Download the PDF Copy Download When designing for collaborative areas, it is essential to take into consideration the seated posture, height of tables, and intended use of the space to ensure the setting is comfortable and utilized by team members. Below is a comprehensive guide to understanding the various Work Geometry
Download the PDF Copy Download The activities that workers participate in collaborative and café areas will likely be different than those that take place at the dedicated computer workstation. Therefore, the postures that workers assume will also be different than the ‘traditional ergonomic’ postures. However, that doesn’t mean
Download the PDF Copy Download Careful consideration of how products work together is fundamental to creating a comfortable work environment. It is important to determine whether the clearances between chair/stool and table are large enough to allow for an individual’s legs to be positioned under the table and yet not too large
Download the PDF Copy Download In this whitepaper: A well-designed change management approach is required to overcome resistance in the workplace. Our approach includes building a transparent case for change and providing platforms for ongoing dialogue, measurement and improvement. What you will learn: Why people resist the
Download the PDF Copy Download In this whitepaper: Defining and measuring the effectiveness of a workplace designed to readily support changing technology, work processes and the workforce will require identifying and adopting new performance metrics that will be used in addition to the workplace performance metrics used today
Download the PDF Copy Download Well-being programs need support from three parties : The individual, the workplace culture, and the built environment (design). That is, it’s sometimes our tendency to ‘blame’ the worker for being unhealthy, but we cannot but the onus on the individual to improve health without providing a
Download the PDF Copy Download Though it may sound cliché, change is constant. In response, we’ve been exploring ways to support the evolving needs and expectations of workspaces by introducing a philosophy of “Living in Beta.” The spirit of this philosophy is we can support and accommodate the inevitable changes in work by
By Lauren Gant, PhD, CPE, WELL AP Download the PDF Copy Download Color selection is a critical decision for any design. Color conveys a mood, a trend, a brand, perhaps even an emotion. What if color could also foster a sense of belonging? During our research into inclusive environments, we have been exploring three pillars of
Download the PDF Copy Download The idea that we’ll completely “get it right” in one take, is overly optimistic. A “set it and forget it” approach to the workplace is both antiquated and poor management of a significant investment. How we work has evolved. The computer, the internet, and the pandemic have all impacted how and
Download the PDF Copy Download What are Acoustics? Acoustics is about more than reducing noise—it is the science of controlling sound to improve how we experience our surroundings. In work environments, poor acoustic management can cause distractions, increase stress, and even lead to fatigue. Acoustic office furniture and