The Privacy Crisis
Although workplaces today make it seemingly easy for people to collaborate, most leaders remain dissatisfied with the pace and frequency of breakthroughs.
The Hybrid Privacy Crisis
Even before the pandemic, people complained the open plan office was noisy and distracting and it wasn’t uncommon to hear
Innovation at Work: Our Top 10 Stories of the Decade
360 dug through our archives to surface the 10 best reads from the decade.
Finding Focus
Turns out, finding the privacy you need at work doesn’t necessarily require closing a door. A new Steelcase study proves that when an open plan office is designed with pockets of visual privacy, it really is possible to focus and get things done. But don’t close your eyes to this additional finding: When it’s time to get creative, being in an open space with open views can help.
Pods 101: Do’s and Don’ts for Today’s Office Hot Spot
Pods are a popular way to add privacy to the open plan. But, how do you know which pod is right for you?
Escaping the Noise
How can people easily find a little peace and quiet during the workday? Explore three ideas for any floorplan.
Award-Winning Orangebox Designs for Smartworking
Orangebox, the newest member of the Steelcase family of brands, showed its products for the first time at NeoCon. Mino Vernaschi, Orangebox co-founder and managing director, and Adrian Welch, global account manager, describe how they design for Smartworking—to help people work productively away from the desk. The Mixology Awards recently named Orangebox Manufacturer of the Year and recognized Vernaschi with the Henry Pugh Outstanding Contribution Award.
Designing With Pods
Four key things you should think about when adding pods to any workspace.
What Fast-Paced Teams Want
Consider flipping the script—instead of people moving when they change their mode of work, what if they could stay with their team and move their furniture?
Collaboration Just Got Easier
Steelcase and Microsoft introduced new solutions for fast-paced teams during a live reveal in New York City. Steelcase Flex Collection creates dynamic neighborhoods teams can adapt on demand. And, Microsoft Surface Hub 2S and Steelcase Roam allow teams to collaborate almost anywhere. If you missed the excitement, check out our recap.
Steelcase Acquires UK-based Furniture Maker Orangebox
The acquisition of Orangebox continues Steelcase’s growth trajectory as it expands its solutions to support the new ways teams are working.
Data Privacy. By Design.
The benefits of a connected world—greater innovation, growth and prosperity—will not be realized unless people can trust that data being collected is managed and analyzed responsibly.