Solving high-stakes problems is complex — in many cases literally transforming how business happens. The work is different from just a few years ago, not only because teams have to make decisions more quickly and deliver results fast, but they’re often highly distributed and include external partners, all of which can further complicate an already complicated project.

Steelcase and the Technical University Munich collaborate to address issues of exclusion in the workplace.

Workplace design can promote wellbeing. Eight Steelcase global designers offer their most “joyful” design edits.

Designing workplaces that nurture people and foster moments of delight and joy requires an intentional effort to truly understand what leads to wellbeing. Gyms and healthy food at work are great benefits and part of the equation, but wellbeing runs deeper than that. New research out of the Wellbeing Research Centre indicates interventions in the work experience itself can make the biggest difference.

People are still struggling to balance work and life. See what people surveyed in 11 countries have to say.

Is joy at work possible? In this issue of Work Better we’re sharing ideas about how to create spaces that spark joy.

What would make gathering in the workplace more enjoyable? Read how the Coalesse Design Group created the Coalesse Ensemble Lounge System – the new gathering place that works.

With hybrid work here to stay, designers are rethinking traditional conference room designs to improve these spaces for hybrid collaboration.

How Steelcase is transforming its business and committing to a net-zero future to help build a more sustainable and resilient world.

How the global biotech company is managing explosive growth by harnessing its culture to evolve its approach to flexible work.

How flexibility and collaboration allow students to reach their full potential.