The value of good office seating is more important than ever, especially with the ongoing rise of remote working. According to the Washington Post, the average person is sitting for about 6 and a half hours per day. A bad chair can also result in poor posture, which, according to Harvard Medical School, can have…
In part one of our series on conquering change management and adaptability in the workplace, we looked at three key ways to help employees feel supported and valued during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our resident expert Dr. Tracy Brower is a Principal with the Applied Research + Consulting group at Steelcase, sociologist, and author who recently…
The COVID-19 epidemic changed our lives in fundamental ways. The routines we take for granted, our relationships, and the way we work; these all shifted due to the coronavirus. Today, with the help of experts, we are taking a closer look at our adaptability to change and how we will continue to manage these shifts…
COVID-19 dramatically changed the way a lot of us do our jobs. Many industries downsized and placed staff on furlough as pandemic-induced changes were navigated. Thousands of companies switched their employees to remote work. The life sciences industry, however, could not do any of the above. Appropriate safety measures were implemented in real-time as scientists…
Making a Difference: bkm Lends Laboratory and Office Design Expertise to Life Sciences Industry It is not an exaggeration to state that the San Diego Life Sciences cluster is changing the world. From work on the COVID-19 vaccine to cutting-edge cancer research, leading Southern California scientists are reaching for breakthroughs in virtually every scientific field.…
The coronavirus has changed how we clean, disinfect, and sanitize the workplace This article is an update to our bkm guide “Post-COVID Workplace: Return to Work Safely.” For months, it was clear where our worries lay about the COVID-19 pandemic. In every store, hand sanitizer, soap, and disinfectant wipes were all hard to come by.…
A suite of data-driven tools can help make the post-COVID workplace safer This article is an update to our bkm guide “Post-COVID Workplace: Return to Work Safely.” Ever since we first heard about the pandemic, the directive was clear: wash hands, avoid shaking hands, and stop touching our faces. These three safeguards would stop germs…
Productivity and comfort are our two top goals in creating a work environment at home. We need a good chair, a good desk, privacy, and quiet. Then there are the accessories; the gadgets that streamline to-do’s, keep us organized and charge us up for another day in the home office. Creating a smart workspace at…
The year 2020 presented a myriad of new challenges for office design experts and they responded in spades; showcasing flexibility and beauty in design created to keep employees safe while they innovate. Yes, the workplace will change as we move forward into the post-COVID era. And there is so much to be excited about! Below…
We’ve all spent more than half a year, now, working remotely and struggling to collaborate across vast physical distances. While working from home has its advantages it has become clear that the workplace plays a very important role in what we do every single day. This is because an office is more than just the…