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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

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In the workplace, the pandemic changed everything: workers traded in cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends. For companies to entice employees back to the office, the physical workplace experience must feel comfortable, enhance creativity, and improve well-being. adults are at an all-time high.

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The Science of Office Design: Erin McDannald’s Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Workforce

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She delved into the essential elements business owners should integrate to foster health, happiness, and high productivity in the office. Here are some science-backed strategies for designing a smart, human-centric workplace: First, pay attention to air quality. Keep humidity between 40-60% for optimal comfort and health.

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A New Approach To Work: The Benefits Of Implementing Activity-Based Working In Your Office

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One of the key drivers of poor worker health is office sedentism : sitting in one place for long periods of time. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the modern (hybrid) workplace, the basic principles of ABW provide a template for addressing the physical and mental health epidemic that the corporate world currently faces.

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What Can Young Lawyers Teach Us About The Future Of Workspaces?

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Younger lawyers prioritize a legal workplace that supports flexibility, equality, and collaboration, favoring environments with open spaces and modern aesthetics over traditional “men’s club” interiors; these preferences are reshaping law firm office design. Here’s what they would love to see!

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Instead Of Trying To Compete With The Home Office — Work With It

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Prior to the pandemic, the trend for workplace design was to open the space with minimal private offices to get as much density as possible. Productivity is now the realm of the home, and community is the realm of the workplace. Attempting to compete with someone’s home for comfort and focused space is a losing battle.

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How Physical Spaces Shape Human Relationships and Emotional Well-Being

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For those of us who are returning to the workplace on a regular basis, being surrounded by an environment that strengthens our connections with other people will undeniably impact our emotional well-being. Through simple, actionable strategies such as light, color, space, and layout, designers can create stronger, healthier workplaces.

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Repurposing Furniture: Realizing the Environmental, Economic, and Design Benefits

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As the workplace of the future continues to evolve in today’s hybrid world, organizations face constant risks and uncertainties. But one workplace solution — repurposing furniture — is as grounded as the ubiquitous office cubicle. These harmful chemicals are associated with many health problems and are proven carcinogens.

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