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Compared to the global averages, Japanese employees lack engagement, trust and a sense of feeling valued at work. So, what can be done?

It’s not just a millennial thing. People of all ages are craving informal, casual and authentic spaces at work. These inspiring, breakout spaces can benefit the holistic wellbeing of workers while helping to promote employee engagement.

There is a cultural movement in office design to create thoughtfully curated destinations that are more human-centered — focusing on design, materiality and performance. This is the first in a series of interviews with architects and designers discussing the evolution of the workplace.

It’s one thing to have an occasional case of the Mondays. It’s another for employees to simply be disengaged. Business News Daily points to the Steelcase Global Report, stating that designing an inspiring workplace may be just what employees need to get over the workday blues and to increase productivity. Do you agree?

According to supplyinsights.com, “the Supply Chains to Admire™ work is an annual study of supply chain excellence.” Showcasing the full report, the website notes that “it is a study of supply chain performance and improvement of publicly held companies.” Included in the list are top technology and food organizations as well as Steelcase, the only furniture organization.

Steelcase was recognized today as one of the most community-minded companies in the nation as a part of the Civic 50, an initiative of Points of Light. The company’s expansive involvement in community programs led to the recognition.

Brody WorkLounge won a Silver award in the 2016 Edison Awards, which honor innovators and innovation across industries. The honor was announced on April 21, 2016 at a gala in New York.

The Business Roundtable (BRT) released its 2016 Sustainability Report. Steelcase’s sustainability vision and achievements were highlighted by Jim Keane alongside fellow BRT members that include some of the top U.S. companies. The BRT companies represent nearly one-third of the total value of the U.S. stock market.

Challenge your undergraduate students to imagine the design studio of the future. Incorporate this competition into your 2016 fall curriculum to give your students a chance to win a trip to Steelcase, present to professional judges, and ultimately compete for both cash and product prizes.

The article, “Team Spirit” by The Economist points to the fact that that as work teams and collaboration, so does the complexity of managing those teams. The article states that a key factor in keeping employees engaged is providing to proper tools. Pointing to Steelcase research, one key tool is to give employees more control over where and how they work.

The article, “A Super Simple Way to Be Happy at Work,” by Huffington Post highlights that allowing employees to choose where they work ork can have greater benefits than once believed. Pointing to Steelcase research, the article states that not only does changing workplaces increase energy, choice and control may ultimately affect an employee’s passion.

Christine Congdon, Editor of 360 Magazine & Director, Global Research Communications, discusses new data from the Steelcase Global Report and how leaders should create a Resilient Workplace to help employees become more engaged.