We talked to workplace experience experts about what they believe the transition back to the office will look like. Suddenly, a more flexible workplace strategy doesn’t seem so far-reaching, even for the most traditional enterprises.
Future of Work
Office Management in 2020: Creating an Adaptable Workplace Experience Employees Can Thrive In
In this Q/A with Office Manager at thoughtbot, Larissa Lam, we talk about emerging trends in office management, how office managers are the glue keeping workplace teams together, and how her responsibilities are changing with new WFH initiatives.
Office
How to Make your Office Safer for Everyone During COVID-19
As champions of great work experiences, we want to help everyone stay healthy while sharing common workspaces. Here are some recommended tips for office safety, health and sanitization during COVID-19.
Robin at Work
How to Support Introverts in the Workplace From Our Introverted CEO’s Perspective
Our CEO, Sam Dunn, a self-professed introvert and lover of all things workplace, took the time to write from his own perspective about what it’s like being an introvert in an open office and the design tactics to incorporate into the workplace to help introverts thrive.
Productivity
Four Things to Add to Your Company’s Employee Engagement Survey
To truly understand how well your office space, tech, and policies serve your people, you need to craft an employee engagement survey.
Future of Work
Mother’s Rooms and the Importance of Inclusive Workplace Design: A Conversation with Mamava
We recently spoke with Mamava about mother’s rooms at work and inclusive workplace design. Their CEO and CRO shared insights about the rising call for inclusivity for working moms and the necessary conversations employers must have to support mothers as they head back to work.
Future of Work
Facilities Management Trends in 2020: Creating an Employee-Centric Workplace
In this Q/A, we hear about the latest trends in facility management and how today’s FM professionals strive to create a stellar, employee-centric workplace experience. We interviewed Zack Farrar, IFMA Member and Facilities Manager at Jacob’s Engineering.
Desks
Expand Flexible Seating Options in the Workplace with Reverse Hoteling
Flexible seating can be a big transition for any company. In this post, we dive into what reverse hoteling is and how it can be leveraged to test out or expand flexible seating options in your office.
Product
Intro to Status Boards: Where to Place Event List and Map Signage in Your Workplace
A status board — a type of workplace digital signage — displays activity in the office on large TVs or touch screen kiosks. They show a list view of meeting rooms and desks with real-time availability. With ideal placement in the office, status boards can improve the workplace experience.
Office
Healthy Resolutions 2020: Ways to Promote Wellness in the Workplace
Setting healthy goals isn’t just great for our personal lives — it can also improve health and wellbeing in the workplace. Here are ways to promote wellness in the workplace, with tips on where to begin and the benefits of employee wellness programs.
Robin at Work
Robin Weighs in on 2019 Workplace Trends and 2020 Predictions
Robin’s leaders reflect on workplace trends of 2019, and predict will happen in the coming year. From employee centricity to the technology driving us into the future, here’s what they see having the biggest impact on workplace experience in 2020.
Future of Work
Equipping Your Office for The “Work From Anywhere” Movement
Bridging the gap between the physical office and remote workplace for the “work from anywhere” movement can improve employee experience, regardless of team or physical attendance.
Office
How to Attract and Retain Talent Through a Workplace Design Strategy
Dive into the top workplace design elements that will get your ideal candidates in the door, and create lasting loyalty once they sign on.
Future of Work
Workplace Innovation Summit 2019: Weaving the Human Element into Technology
A group of Robinauts attended the Workplace Innovation Summit 2019 and here are the top takeaways.
Office
Top 5 Tablets for a Conference Room Schedule Display
A guide to the top five tablets that today’s top companies are using for conference room schedule displays to upgrade the workplace experience.
Office
Accessibility in the Workplace: How to Make Your Office More Inclusive
Here are ways to proactively create and outfit spaces that focus on inclusion in the workplace for everyone with a focus on ADA compliance.
Future of Work
How to Set Up Your Workplace for Remote and Hybrid Employees
Learn how to make remote and hybrid employees feel like a part of the team, no matter where they’re working.
Future of Work
Generations in the Workplace: How to Give Your Diverse Staff What They Actually Want
In the past decade, generational diversity in the workplace has changed dramatically. Today your office may house four or even five generations. Here’s how to support their distinct values.
Activity-based Working
Quiz: Best Office Amenities for Your Workplace in 2020
We made this quick quiz (9 questions!) to help office managers determine the best office amenities for their workplace. This quiz will reveal what amenities your employees need to be productive and happy throughout their workday going into 2020.
Robin at Work
What Office Metrics to Measure in Workplace Strategy: A Design Museum Session Hosted by Robin
Learn what office metrics every organization should be measuring in a data-driven workplace strategy to align workplace expectations with reality and discover the consequences of relying on guesses instead of data. Lessons from a Design Museum Morning session led by Robin’s senior product manager, Emily True.