The demand for casual, shared environments at work is at an all-time high. At the same time, organizations are more challenged than ever to use every bit of their real estate in meaningful ways. It’s often hard to know for sure what employees really need or want, and so often spaces are sitting empty. New research from Steelcase points the way with guidelines for creating casual work settings that are purposeful, productive and appealing— sure-to-be-used places for getting real work done.

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As more people find themselves unable to travel, remote teams need physical spaces that enhance technology to break down the distance gap.

People from China, Germany and the U.S. share their experiences and what they’re learning about working from home.

Though nothing can replace the experience of being together in person, many educators are learning how to keep students engaged and learning at home, largely online.

Making the shift to open plan? Quell concerns with these suggestions.