Work Better Magazine Spring 2024

Is joy at work really possible? Yes it is and in this issue of Work Better we're sharing ideas about how to create spaces that help spark joy.

The Wellbeing Dilemma

Leaders rank employee wellbeing as their top priority, yet employees are still struggling to balance work and life. Steelcase surveyed people in 11 countries to uncover the issues and offer ideas for solutions.

‘NEXT’ Generation of Designers Embraces Humanity

The ‘NEXT’ Student Design Competition hosted by Steelcase identifies top future designers in U.S., Canada and offers a glimpse into emerging design influences.

Room to Learn

Panelists from Lessoncast, Multistudio and Steelcase discuss how the Universal Design for Learning framework can help address barriers in education.

The Evolving Waiting Experience

Real patients share their feedback from recent healthcare waiting experiences – revealing to Steelcase Health what isn’t working, and how it can be improved.

The Evolution of Camp Ignite: Keeping the Spark Alive

A testament to the power of community engagement in transforming lives and workplace culture

Unlocking True Potential

A flexible edit on their spaces is allowing students at a unique school in Paraguay to aspire to new heights in STEM and vocational disciplines.

Shaping Change Through Art

See how employees, encouraged to take action, are using the power of art to make workspaces more representative and foster a greater sense of belonging.

New Hawaii State Federal Credit Union Office Prioritizes Wellness, Collaboration and Community

How the credit union’s three strategic pillars brought their team under one roof and reignited their commitment to community.

Is Design a Universal Language?

Celebrated Ethiopian-American creative says more advocacy, awareness and investment are needed to ensure representation of Black designers – and he collects the data to back it up.

Investing in Faculty Development

How Palm Beach State College supports student success by creating a dedicated space for its faculty.

Learning Spaces That Shape the Future of Innovation

How the University of Glasgow is working across academic boundaries to help ideas come to life.