This pandemic has brought lasting changes to what staff need to stay productive and engaged. Before the pandemic sent employees to home offices, living rooms, and kitchens, employee expectations were already changing. The pandemic accelerated those trends and brought to light new needs in the workplace. US Furniture manufacturer, Steelcase, conducted research and uncovered four macro shifts that businesses will have to embrace to meet their staffs’ new needs and expectations.  These are designing for: Productivity Safety Community Designing for Productivity Before the pandemic, staff were frustrated with workspaces that didn’t provide opportunities for privacy and focus.  Working from home […]