Forward Space

Summer is here. Immerse yourself in reading this season and you might just find yourself becoming a better person in your personal and working life. This cognitive science shares more in Fast Company. https://bit.ly/4b8hQZd

Custom sizes, now standard. Currency from Steelcase is more versatile than ever, with the option to specify it down to 1/16th of an inch, creating a truly tailored fit for any space. https://bit.ly/3yqoCMc

It’s no secret that hospitality has integrated its way into the work place, fostering connection, well-being and a sense of togetherness. Experts discuss opportunities for the workplace to lean even more into what hospitality actually looks like – with a fresh twist – in this Work Design Magazine article. https://bit.ly/3VAYrKG

Steelcase Eclipse Light is better than ever, now with wireless charging for your phone and other devices with wireless charging capability. Its beautiful, minimalistic design elevates your space and adds warm, focused light wherever you need it most. https://bit.ly/3KGpu23

Disconnecting from work while on vacation is easier said than done. This Harvard Business Review story shares five tips to set firm boundaries in a professional way. https://bit.ly/3WolIPV

“Learning is about what makes you happy and fulfilled as a person,” says Patricia Toyotoshi, director at Colegio Japonés Paraguayo. See how three schools from different parts of the world use new spaces to engage students, create connections and foster wellbeing. https://bit.ly/3z2LF04

When leadership leans towards extremes, it can have far-reaching effects, impacting team dynamics and the organization’s long-term health. Fast Company shares three ways to strike the right balance. https://bit.ly/3Vcm9ww

Steelcase unveiled a host of new products, solutions and spaces at NeoCon 2024 designed to help people enjoy better experiences at work – through fostering connection with one another, enhancing opportunity for wellbeing and sparking moments of joy in the workplace. https://bit.ly/3Vpm6NZ

What’s so funny? Turns out humor at work is for more than just a good laugh. It can help us influence people and be more creative. Naomi Bagdonas and Dr. Jennifer Aaker joined the Steelcase Work Better podcast to share how our brains change when we laugh, why humor isn’t just for extroverts and how more laughter can make a big impact on business. https://bit.ly/3V8PXu6

Leaders and managers are facing more extreme changes than other employees. Read how to limit the lingering disruption caused by organizational change in Gallup Workplace. https://bit.ly/3VgtgEd

Work is a great opportunity for people to gather – but how well do gathering places in the office actually work? And what makes the experience of working together feel better? The Coalesse Design Group studied these questions as they created the new Coalesse Ensemble Lounge System, bringing serious performance together with the emotive draw of beautiful, well-crafted furniture. https://bit.ly/3KC6S3r

You’re stressed, you’re working hard and you want to prove yourself. But you would be wise to stop short of oversharing about how much pressure you’re under. Steelcase VP of Workplace Insights Tracy Brower shares how to deal with stress and set boundaries for your mental wellbeing, via Forbes. https://bit.ly/3VdpM5A

We are at a moment of transformation for the world we share. To address the realities of climate change, Steelcase has announced their commitment to a net-zero future. They plan to cut carbon emissions over 90% throughout their entire value chain by 2050, from three primary sources: products, operations and transportation.

Steelcase has already established some of the most ambitious carbon reduction goals at a greater global scale than anyone in the industry. "The Power of Possibility," their net-zero transition plan, details the decisive action they are taking to help build a more sustainable and resilient world. This moment is a call to action. A net-zero future needs us all.

Find out more about their ambitious – and achievable – path to net zero: https://bit.ly/3KC6QbP

Do you always bring your "whole self" to work? If you’re being honest – probably not. We all have unique needs, wants and worries, and they
come to work with us every day. Organizations that consider people's humanity and make space for well beings signal they care – and people are able to do better work. Explore five spaces from Steelcase designers that support human needs – informed by personal experience. https://bit.ly/4bLUiuw

Maybe you’re long overdue for a career change, but are unsure where to start. Fast Company shares five questions you can ask yourself to help build a career that brings you happiness. https://bit.ly/4bXznUI

Have you ever held back on something because it just wasn’t “age appropriate?” Or evaluated someone based on if they’re a Millennial or Gen Z? Mauro Guillén joined the Steelcase Work Better podcast to challenge conventional thinking about generational differences. He says these ideas are preventing people from reaching their full potential in life and at work. Listen to how he says we should all be thinking differently about generations in the workplace. https://bit.ly/3R9UOKt

Managers struggling to implement hybrid work policies confront three key challenges: scheduling, culture and productivity. Harvard Business Review shares research that suggests how these obstacles can be overcome: https://bit.ly/3R9ULhL

70% of U.S. companies are nearshoring – bringing operations closer to their markets to build supply chain resilience. See how Bosch, Pepsi and Steelcase are responding to this shift by creating more human-centered industrial spaces that improve employee wellbeing. https://bit.ly/4brHf0U

Embodying simplicity and timeless appeal, Steelcase Ancillary Collection partner brand Bolia has extended the popular Seed collection to stools and tables that share the same sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4bPoMLt

AI is proving to have great potential within architecture and design, but what are the most viable applications currently? Five experts answer the question in interiors+sources. https://bit.ly/3yqomNe

With Currency by Steelcase, thoughtful proportions, colors and textures come together to create ideal destinations for work. Designers can strike exactly the right tone, nodding to traditional or trendy, with a wide palette of options and custom sizing capabilities. https://bit.ly/3yqoCMc

With organizations facing increased urgency and unpredictability, being able to ask smart questions has become key. This Harvard Business Review article offers a practical framework for the five types of questions to ask during strategic decision-making. https://bit.ly/4bNVooR

Business transformation initiatives require major investments, so any delay comes at a cost. Better collaboration spaces help teams deliver results faster. “It makes such a difference when how we work and how the spaces we use are considered as part of the program,” says Nina Desrocher, partner IBM consulting who is working with Steelcase in a new prototype team neighborhood designed for business transformation. Learn how six insights are essential to create spaces where highly-distributed teams can get to work easily and make progress quickly. https://bit.ly/3QKIRdJ https://bit.ly/4bQZ9Kv

It’s that time of year again! From May 24th to August 30th, our offices will be observing summer hours to offer our team time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family this summer season.

Our summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to noon.

Private offices are about more than just privacy. They can create intentional zones for different needs including both hybrid and in-person collaboration, focus and respite. Explore how Steelcase private offices can do more. https://bit.ly/3wvmZwl

How is it that some teams click while others flail? Work Better podcast guest Anita Woolley studies how teams problem solve and collaborate, and she knows why some teams can do better work just because of the makeup of the group. Find out what she’s learned about how to create great teams and why women need to be part of them. https://bit.ly/3V3Bd0L

Surprising new data shows generations create happiness differently. Discover how you can create happiness no matter your age and generation in this Forbes column by Steelcase VP Workplace Insights Tracy Brower. https://bit.ly/3WOkiAy

Hybrid is not just a method of work, it has become our lifestyle. But how sustainable is it? Better navigation, structure, accountability and boundaries will help. But it’s not enough. This thoughtful Fast Company read considers what's needed for equilibrium. https://bit.ly/3WIc9gX

Designers are problem solvers – and they can create workplaces that actually help people’s wellbeing by infusing moments of joy into the experience. See ideas to create a happier place to work from members of the Steelcase Global Interior Design Practice. https://bit.ly/4dzDqbk

Noha from Steelcase brand Viccarbe is a simple gesture – a pillow folded in the act of providing a comfortable seat. Highly versatile and full of details, Noha is a broad collection of chairs and lounge chairs designed by Ludovica Serafini+Roberto Palomba to bring residential warmth into corporate spaces. https://bit.ly/4dvPr1I