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Posted 10 March 2022 / 2 minutes read time
Poor acoustics are a source of frustration, distraction, and dissatisfaction in the work environment. The way we work is evolving. Design trends will continue to change but the impact of those changes on acoustics is often not considered. When acoustic implications aren’t considered, these spaces are likely to be more distracting, less productive, underutilized, and unhealthy for workers….
+ Full ArticlePosted 6 December 2021 / 2 minutes read time
What is Choice Inspired? It’s the non-prescriptive way we help our clients design for a landscape that is ever-evolving. Wellness: Adapting to New Health Considerations Employees must first feel physically safe, psychologically supported, and culturally welcomed to not only come back to the office, but to contribute openly and honestly in any team environment –…
+ Full ArticlePosted 4 October 2021 / 1 minute read time
After not working in an office for over 20 years, the idea of distributed work feels normal to me. And while I—dedicated distributed worker that I am—can get my work done pretty effectively without going to the office, I still miss my periodic trips to work with colleagues at our headquarters or to meet with…
+ Full ArticlePosted 15 March 2021 / 2 minutes read time
In this whitepaper:Distributed work is not a binary, one size fits all strategy; it includes a range of work options. Allsteel has established a reliable approach to defining and designing a distributed work strategy that will effectively support your organization’s work processes, people, and culture. What you will learn: How to define and quantify distributed…
+ Full ArticlePosted 26 February 2021 / 2 minutes read time
To create the most comfortable, intuitive, and usable environment, consider the tools that are attached to the worksurface. Monitor Arms Height-adjustable worksurfaces offer great opportunities for movement and posture changes throughout one’s day—especially helpful for those workers who are tied to their desks, with limited capacity to work in alternative locations. Monitors should be adjusted…
+ Full ArticlePosted 14 January 2021 / 2 minutes read time
As North American institutions of higher education review the ways in which they currently function, physical space will constitute a major portion of that discussion. It makes sense: space is more costly than ever, both in upkeep and rental costs. When looking towards their budgeting for the future, institutions should consider their real estate investments…
+ Full ArticlePosted 23 November 2020 / 3 minutes read time
Jeff Leitner: It might be a weird time to bring it up, as we’re in the midst of a pandemic, but a former U.S. Surgeon General says that loneliness is a public health crisis. Or maybe it’s a perfect time to bring it up, as so many of us are working from home or not…
+ Full ArticlePosted 28 July 2020 / 1 minute read time
Now, more than ever, cleanability in the workplace is in the forefront of everyone’s mind. The way the world thinks about cleaning is different, and we’re rolling up our sleeves to help provide as much information and support as we can. To get people back in the office we all know that cleaning and sanitizing…
+ Full ArticlePosted 12 June 2020 / 1 minute read time
Looking for safe ideas for the new Covid workplace so you can return your workforce to the office? Below are several galleries to give you ideas of what you can do with existing product or new product to make the office a safe space! Adding to existing furniture is the most temporary and cost efficient…
+ Full ArticlePosted 15 May 2020 / 1 minute read time
The path forward is a fluid journey, but we’re rolling up our sleeves to help you through it.As we navigate the rapid changes our country has been facing since the onset of this pandemic, we realize that it impacts all of us differently, on a professional and personal level. As we prepare for this next…
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