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Rethinking Space

Tired of talking, reading, and researching about COVID-19 implications in the workplace? We get it. How we use space is dominating the conversation. Our team has been pouring over white papers, think pieces, and panel discussions to hear what people have to say. We’ve been listening. And when you listen, there are some things that start to stand out.

We’ve taken that information and made a list of the Top 10 conversations you should be having about your space. These are conversations that are going to affect your people and your bottom line.

  • Discussions about public space are dominating the conversation

    You’ve seen a lot of stories on COVID and the workplace in your feed. You’re probably wondering, how many of them do I actually need to read? Here’s the good news. We read them so you don’t have to.

  • Choosing the right materials for your space is more important than ever

    We’ve all spent a lot of time in the last few weeks looking at surfaces in a new way. Can I touch that handle? Who’s been using this table? Is any of it going to put me at risk? All valid questions. It’s why being thoughtful about the materials we use to construct our spaces is more important than ever.

  • Healthcare design elements provide form and function to uncertain office environments

    Expectations have changed. We don’t just want beautiful design and ergonomics from our workspace. We want crisis-level preparedness. Medical-grade materials? Cleaning and sanitization protocols? Yes. All of it. We want the assurance our physical health isn’t being jeopardized by returning to a shared space.

  • Working together even when we’re apart comes with unique challenges

    We want to stay connected and we’re using the internet to do it. Organizations have to find a way to nurture that connection. In most cases, this means a robust network infrastructure. According to Cisco, by 2022, 82% of all global internet traffic will be video. And if you look at how many webinars and virtual meetings we’ve attended in the last few months, you can see we’re well on our way to that target.

  • How to create safe spaces that protect the hearts and minds of the people that use them

    Most of us haven’t lived through a time that has put such a collective strain on our physical and mental health. Every decision matters. There doesn’t seem to be any easy choices. Just a long list of workable scenarios.

  • A distributed workspace needs to make people feel safe, connected, and productive

    COVID-19 has splintered the workplace. Many of us have moved from vibrant, productive, culture-building hubs to home offices, kitchen tables, and basements to get the job done. Some of us are still right where we were before this whole thing started. At work. One thing is for sure. We’re not all together anymore. This is the new distributed workplace. 

  • Constructing space for today shouldn’t require predicting the future

    Everything is changing. All the time. How do you survive? You adapt to adversity. You constantly reconfigure to whatever your new reality requires.

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