Work Better

Work Better

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Work Better episodes

  • Why We Need Joy at Work
    Ingrid Fetell Lee, author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, says it’s a huge misconception that joy and work are separate. She shares her radical theory — that a few simple changes to the work environment can make a dramatic difference in how people feel and perform.
    22 min
  • Why You’ll Never Worry About Losing Power Again
    The future of work is mobile. Yet, plugs and cords have kept people tethered to the wall or floor — until now. Steven Yang, Anker Innovations CEO, and James Ludwig, Steelcase v.p. of global design & engineering, tell us how these two unlikely collaborators created the first-of-its-kind enterprise-level mobile power solution for the office.
    17 min
  • Open Office Truth: Love It or Leave It (ep. 1)
    The open office is reality for the majority of workers, and there’s no shortage of complaints about it. So how did we get here? And what does our past mean for the future of the open office?
    This episode features: Journalist Rob Kirkbride, retired industry consultant Dave Lathrop and O+A design studio co-founder Verda Alexander.
    Go inside all 5 episodes at steelcase.com/openofficetruth
    26 min
  • There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Open Plan (ep. 2)
    A chief open office complaint is a lack of privacy. Yet, few studies test how to help people focus in the open plan. Until now.
    This episode features: WorkSpace Futures researchers Donna Flynn, Melanie Redman, Caroline Kelly and Steelcase EMEA workplace consultant Hania Arafat.
    Go inside all 5 episodes at steelcase.com/openofficetruth
    25 min
  • Oh My Pod! Designs on Open Plan Privacy (ep. 3)
    Privacy – on demand! Pods are the new office hot spot. Learn how to ask the right questions about designing productive places away from the desk when you need four walls and a door.
    This episode features: 360 Magazine Editor Chris Congdon, Orangebox Creative Director Gerry Taylor and Steelcase pod portfolio expert Niki Watt.
    Go inside all 5 episodes at steelcase.com/openofficetruth
    28 min
  • Fix What’s Wrong with the Hottest Office Trend (ep. 4)
    With more office space devoted to shared spaces, they shouldn’t sit empty. There’s an art & science to creating spaces that help people feel good and be productive.
    This episode features: Steelcase applications marketing designer Mary Elaine Rousch, Steelcase General Manager of Ancillary Partnerships Brian Shapland, Moooi Carpets CEO Martien Valentijn, Bolia CEO Lars Lyse Hansen, Extremis CEO Dirk Wynants, West Elm Vice President of Work and Contract Design Paulo Kos.
    Go inside all 5 episodes at steelcase.com/openofficetruth
    32 min
  • Activating Collaboration in the Open Plan (ep.5)
    If the original intent of the open office was better collaboration, communication and trust, then what’s getting in the way? And what can we do about it?
    This episode features: Steelcase CEO Jim Keane and Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay.
    Go inside all 5 episodes at steelcase.com/openofficetruth
    26 min
  • Libraries: Rethinking the Heart of Campus
    The digital revolution, new learning styles and new generations are redefining today’s libraries. Library leaders and Steelcase Education researchers share new insights into how the heart of campus can adapt to be future-ready.
    21 min
  • Hack Your Brain
    Dr. Jack Lewis, brain scientist and author of Sort Your Brain Out, translates neuroscience for everyday people. He spoke with 360’s Serena Borghero in Munich about powerful tips he’s collected over the course of 20 years to help our brains perform at their best.
    24 min
  • A Flexible Framework for Healthcare
    A new report on flexibility in healthcare spaces changes the conversation about how the environment can adapt. Dr. Upali Nanda, HKS dir. of research, & Dr. Michelle Ossmann, Steelcase Health dir. of healthcare environments, test the FleXX report.
    26 min

About Work Better

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The Work Better Podcast by Steelcase brings you the latest trends and research shaping the ways people work, today and in the future. Each episode invites leading thinkers in the world of work to share their insights on what’s driving change and ideas for how to make it better. Learn how to improve employee engagement, wellbeing, and productivity by creating workplaces that work better.

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