There are a multitude of reasons to explore outdoor workspaces. With ventilation being a key strategy in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, functional outdoor workspaces provide employees with new ways to feel safe at the office, while still getting work done and collaborating and socializing with their peers. Working outdoors gives employees more choice and…
The past year again upended what we thought we knew about the world of work. Questions surrounded the safe return to work, how to keep current employees engaged, while also attracting new talent, and what workplace products were right for the hybrid workplace. The Heritage team has voted on our favourite workplace products and trends…
Many of us have questions about the role the office will play in the new world of work. With the majority of organizations planning to experiment with various hybrid workplace models, with employees working partially in the office and partially remotely, the office will need to change to accommodate a wider range of user needs…
The pandemic has made us reevaluate a lot in our lives, including where and how we work. Many are rethinking what work means to them, how they are valued, and how they spend their time, leading to what some are calling “The Great Resignation”. As companies now experiment with hybrid workplace policies, to give their…
What does the future workplace have in store? The last two years have upended the world of work as we knew it. From working at home en masse, to staff shortages and supply chain disruptions, to the toil living through a global pandemic has taken on our collective mental health, it seems impossible to predict…
Plexiglass screens and other dividers can help define space and encourage social distancing The pandemic has brought to light the need for the workplace to play a role in mitigating the risk of COVID-19. Leading organizations are eager to welcome employees back to the workplace, but must take steps to ensure a safe return. The…
Now, more than ever, ergonomic solutions are required to meet diverse employee needs. Most everyone agrees the future of the workplace is Hybrid. But not everyone agrees on what that will mean. There is no one-size-fits-all hybrid approach. Leading organizations are trying to define the right hybrid model in order to return employees to the…
The hybrid workplace is here to stay. How can organizations create the best possible hybrid work environment? According to research from Steelcase, sixty-eight per cent of global organizations are planning to experiment with hybrid work, allowing employees to work partly in the office and partly at home. Even companies who will primarily be in the…
Did you know that over 70 per cent of people work in some form of open office? The open office is reality for the majority of workers, and there’s no shortage of complaints about it. Research shows we need a healthy balance between quiet focus and face-to-face time. In fact, 38% of employees wish they had more access to…
How do you know you are getting the most out of your office space? Do you notice the same spaces tend to sit empty or are underused, while others are always overcrowded? The average size of office space per employee is shrinking, so it is more important than ever that business leaders make the most…