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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
Download the PDF Copy Download This is the last in a series of six posts about social cohesion, an emerging idea about organizational success that could determine the future of workplaces. You can read the introduction to social cohesion here , about evaluating social cohesion in your organization here , and about the first two
Download the PDF Copy Download With lounge and collaborative areas becoming an established requirement in the office landscape, furniture options that target this space are abundant. However, many products force users into postures that are overly reclined, close to the ground, or mismatched with supporting tables, making these
Download the PDF Copy Download Q: What is ADA? A: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law, enacted in 1990, aimed at preventing discrimination against and providing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Concepts related to workplace design are most comprehensively covered in Title II
Download the PDF Copy Download Happy New Year! I have long had mixed feelings about celebrating the new year. For starters, late nights are not my thing as I am a perpetual morning person (I know…*gag*…so annoying). Additionally, for me, and for many, the beginning of a new year is associated with pressure. Pressure to change
Allsteel strives to design human-centric seating, incorporating ergonomics seamlessly. This article outlines Allsteel's human-centric design criteria. Download the PDF Copy Download Ergonomic seating should fully consider posture, pressure distribution, intuitiveness, and movement to create a comfortable experience for the user
Download the PDF Copy Download Change Postures Frequently The goal of height-adjustable tables is to increase movement and posture variations. Users should alternate sitting and standing several times during the day. For example, standing in the morning and sitting in the afternoon is not optimal usage. A worthy goal is to stand
Download the PDF Copy Download The higher education industry is facing a great resignation brought on by changing needs and requirements, as well as pent-up frustration related to historic experiences. According to a recent survey from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, 57% of college
Download the PDF Copy Download Seat Height Adjust seat height so that feet are firmly on the floor, knees are bent to 85-110 degrees, and hips are at or slightly above knee level. Seat Depth Adjust seat depth so that there is about 2-3 inches of clearance between the front edge of the seat and the back of the knees. This will
Download the PDF Copy Download Recently, articles with sensational headlines like “Your Office Chair is Killing You” and “Sitting is the New Smoking” have appeared in various media outlets, warning of the dangers of sitting and striking fear into the hearts of office workers and desk jockeys. We believe that the authors of these
By Lauren Gant, PhD, CPE, WELL AP & Jordan Arnold, Workplace Advisory Manager Download the PDF Copy Download Humans are much more than a system of cells, tissues, bones, and fluids. We are complex, remembering, feeling, social, and emotional creatures. We carry with us our past experiences, our histories, our cultures, and our
Download the PDF Copy Download 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