{"id":108797,"date":"2025-09-01T13:28:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T03:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/asia-en\/?p=108797"},"modified":"2026-01-20T01:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:04:06","slug":"flexible-privacy-for-thriving-workplaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/asia-en\/research\/articles\/topics\/privacy\/flexible-privacy-for-thriving-workplaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Privacy for Thriving Workplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to Steelcase Work Better research, employees consistently rank privacy and wellbeing as their most urgent needs in the office, alongside spaces that support virtual collaboration and reliable access to power.<\/p>\n

GroundLab delivers a modular and adaptable privacy solution that integrates seamlessly into open office environments, helping enterprise real estate leaders optimize footprints while enriching employee experience.<\/p>\n

By directly addressing the critical enterprise challenges of productivity, culture, and long-term workplace resilience, GroundLab transforms underused areas into vibrant, high-performing communities of work.<\/p>\n

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A New Workday Reality<\/h2>\n

It is 10:30 on a Tuesday morning and the office hums with activity, yet most employees are on screen-based calls. A manager juggles client updates with internal check-ins, while two colleagues search for a quiet corner to join a virtual review. Designed for face-to-face collaboration, the traditional open plan no longer aligns with the way work happens today.<\/p>\n

Steelcase research reveals that employees rank privacy as a top demand, alongside spaces for wellbeing and effective virtual collaboration. Hybrid work has shifted expectations: people want to feel their commute is worthwhile, with spaces that enable them to perform, connect, and recharge.<\/p>\n

GroundLab is designed precisely for this new reality. It introduces comfort, adaptability, and acoustic control at the heart of open environments, creating flexible boundaries that help organizations balance operational efficiency with human-centered experience.<\/p>\n

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The Challenge: Privacy, Focus, and Hybrid Complexity<\/h2>\n

Organizations face a convergence of pressures: Real estate leaders are asked to rationalize footprints while keeping offices attractive. Human Resources focus on wellbeing and retention, while finance leaders demand a clear return on investment. Employees, meanwhile, wrestle with distraction, fragmented collaboration, and the stress of blurred boundaries.<\/p>\n

Steelcase Work Better research highlights three consistent pain points:<\/p>\n