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Sustainability 20/10/2025

Living responsibility – the SA8000 standard and its challenges

The introduction of the SA8000 standard brings numerous positive changes, but it can also pose significant challenges for companies. At Sedus, these were successfully overcome through cross-departmental collaboration, process optimisation, and active knowledge sharing.

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Sustainability 15/10/2025

A Commitment with Foresight

How can a foundation remain vibrant when it is rooted in the legacy of a visionary founding couple? By translating their values into today’s world without losing sight of the challenges of tomorrow. Adelheid Kummle, board member of the Stoll VITA Foundation, embodies this principle. As a native of Waldshut, she is deeply connected to the foundation – and puts her heart and soul, vision and organisational skills into her work every day. In this interview, she talks about her personal motivations, the diversity of the foundation’s work, and the projects closest to her heart.

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Sustainability 10/10/2025

Living responsibility – positive changes through the SA8000 standard

The introduction of the SA8000 standard has brought about noticeable changes at Sedus. Today, it influences work processes, strengthens supply chain management and promotes awareness of fair working conditions throughout the company and along the supply chain. This is not just about compliance with standards, but also about a more conscious and transparent corporate culture.

Sustainability 08/10/2025

For a better Future for Children

Children are the future! But there are still many children and young people without the chance of a happy, free life. Helping them is the aim of the Karl Bröcker Foundation. Susanne Brandherm, honorary board member of the foundation since 2002, and her team have made it their mission to make the eyes of children and young people shine again by consistently supporting regional, national and international education and therapy projects. In this interview with the interior designer, we learn how her voluntary work has had a lasting impact.

Workplace Design 01/10/2025

The Four Archetypes as a Design Guide: Which Furniture Suits Which Space?

As the modern workplace continues to evolve, spaces that are more than merely functional are growing in importance - spaces that inspire, connect and invite people to linger. Work cafés fulfil exactly this role: fostering interaction, offering retreats and encouraging creativity. Yet not every work café is identical. Depending on use and ambience, different spatial typologies - or archetypes - offer guidance for design.

In partnership with the agency Zukunftstil, Sedus has identified four such archetypes: Hub, Club, Library and Garden. Each embodies a distinct atmosphere and addresses specific needs. When combined with suitable furniture, colour palettes and flexible modules, a work café emerges that is not simply visually appealing, but feels like a second home.

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Sustainability 26/09/2025

Living responsibility – the SA8000 standard in everyday working life at Sedus

The SA8000 standard is an internationally recognised standard for social responsibility in the workplace. It defines clear guidelines on fair working conditions, health and safety, non-discrimination and responsible supply chain management. It thus creates uniform guidelines worldwide for companies committed to social responsibility.

Runners starting the Sedus Firmenlauf run under a black banner reading 'START / ZIEL run' on a sunny day, with participants wearing numbered bibs and athletic clothing.

Sustainability 23/09/2025

More than 500 runners take part in the 11th Sedus RUN in Dogern

Once again, a new participation record was set at the Sedus RUN: with around 530 registrations, more running enthusiasts than ever before took to the starting line this year. In perfect late summer weather, they mastered the 5 and 10 km courses. And even the youngest participants had the chance to show off their speed in the Kids RUN.

A booklet titled 'Make Sense' with a colorful cover featuring a silhouette. The open pages display images of people engaged in activities and a scenic view of a building.

Sustainability 22/09/2025

Funding means Leaving Footprints – The Bröckers

Anyone who establishes a foundation thinks beyond the moment – and creates something that will endure long after their own lifetime. The stories of the founders of the Stoll VITA Foundation and the Karl Bröcker Foundation impressively demonstrate how personal convictions, entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility can take root and continue to shape the future.

A hand rests on the edge of a red upholstered partition in an office setting, highlighting Sedus furniture fabrics that prioritize safety and quality.

Sustainability 19/09/2025

Fire protection materials at Sedus: safe, tested and sustainable

Fire protection is a key issue in public buildings, offices and commercial properties – and it's not just about the structural measures. Furnishings also play an important role and often have to meet specific requirements. Sedus takes this responsibility seriously with clear quality standards and offers furniture fabrics that are not only functional and attractive, but also safe.

A spacious Work Café featuring various seating arrangements, including colorful chairs and tables. People are engaged in work and conversation, surrounded by plants and modern decor.

Workplace Design 17/09/2025

Work Café: How a Space Can Transform Organisational Culture

When people picture a traditional staff break room, images of a small kitchenette, a coffee machine and perhaps a standing table. Yet forward-thinking organisations have moved well beyond that idea. In today’s increasingly hybrid, flexible, and people-centred working world, new spatial concepts are gaining significance. One in particular is attracting attention: the Work Café.

A booklet titled 'Make Sense' featuring a silhouette design on the cover. The open pages display images of people engaged in activities and a building in a natural setting, accompanied by descriptive text.

Sustainability 15/09/2025

Funding means Leaving Footprints – The Stolls

Anyone who establishes a foundation thinks beyond the moment – and creates something that will endure long after their own lifetime. The stories of the founders of the Stoll VITA Foundation and the Karl Bröcker Foundation impressively demonstrate how personal convictions, entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility can take root and continue to shape the future.

Three people standing and sitting around a modern kitchen island in a flexible work café space with bar stools, plants, and open shelving

Workplace Design 05/09/2025

The Work Café as an expression of workplace change

In the age of hybrid working, the physical workplace is not becoming redundant – on the contrary, it is becoming a valuable resource. However, we need to rethink it. The office has long been more than just a place for concentrated work. It is a space where intellectual, physical and emotional aspects come together, and which reflects the social and cultural DNA of a company.

Wellbeing 03/09/2025

Digital fatigue – a modern companion we don't have to be powerless against

Hybrid working is no longer the exception but, for many of us, the new standard. The flexibility to work both in the office and from home is undoubtedly a benefit. Yet with this freedom comes a downside: digital fatigue.

Whereas in the past, computer work was clearly bounded, screens are now constant companions – in meetings, during discussions, for presentations, and often even during breaks. This continual digital presence takes its toll: headaches, difficulty concentrating, irritability, or a constant sense of being overwhelmed.

Wellbeing 29/08/2025

5 Tips for More Motivation and Productivity When Working from Home

Remote work is here to stay – but after the initial enthusiasm for more freedom and flexibility, a new set of challenges has emerged: fatigue, lack of focus, and nagging back pain. No surprise, really. To stay motivated and productive in the long run, a laptop and Wi-Fi connection just aren't enough.

The good news: Often, it's the small changes that make the biggest difference. With a few smart tweaks to your workspace, routines, and movement habits, you can reclaim energy, focus, and structure. Here are five practical tips to help you transform your home office into a space that supports your work – and your well-being.

Sedus' book “Das Farbkochbuch” (The Colour Cookbook) lies next to colour sample cards and photos of office furnishings in various colours and with different furniture, with the topic: colour and its effect in the office.

Workplace Design 29/08/2025

Colour with impact: How Jutta Werner from Zukunftstil is helping to shape the world of work

How is our working environment changing, and what role does colour play in this? Jutta Werner, founder of the Zukunftstil agency, brings more than just colour expertise to interior design—her trend research is deeply rooted in social change and awareness. In collaboration with Sedus, she develops working environments that inspire, connect and make the future possible – with style, substance and the courage to use colour.

Wellbeing 27/08/2025

Microbreaks, Mindful Moments & Movement: How the Work Café Inspires Workplace Wellbeing

Work has changed dramatically in recent years. Hybrid working is now the norm, blending the best of both worlds: the focus and flexibility of working from home with the social connection and structure of the office. But with this freedom comes a new challenge.

Our days are saturated with digital tools, endless communication channels, and constant stimuli. Always-on availability, long hours in front of screens, and multitasking have become standard. The result? Digital fatigue. Mental strain builds up quietly, showing up as poor concentration, restlessness, and disrupted sleep.

That’s why forward-thinking workplaces are taking a holistic approach to wellbeing – creating spaces that encourage mindfulness, recovery, and movement. The Work Café is more than a spot for coffee. It’s a counterbalance to sensory overload. A place to pause, breathe, and recharge.

Workplace Design 22/08/2025

Creating Natural Environments: Rethinking Spaces to Connect People

Connecting people – this guiding principle lies at the heart of the latest Sedus INSIGHTS. But how can we create true connection in an increasingly hybrid working world? The answer lies in designing spaces that are not only functional but also emotionally and cognitively engaging – natural environments that enhance well-being and foster genuine encounters.

Open office space with large windows, abundant indoor plants, and modern seating creating a Garden Work Café environment inspired by biophilic design

Workplace Design 18/08/2025

Garden Work Café – Working close to nature for focus, freedom and community

Surrounded by greenery – yet right in the middle of your working day: the Garden Work Café archetype brings nature into the office and opens up new perspectives on productive working. Inspired by biophilic design principles, it strengthens the connection between people and nature – with positive effects on well-being, creativity and concentration. Whether for quiet individual work or informal team meetings, the garden is a versatile space that naturally combines all working modes.

Workplace Design 15/08/2025

Creating Arenas for Community – What Sets the Arena Apart as a Ductile Shared Space

What distinguishes an arena from other hybrid communal spaces – and why is it so valuable for organisational culture?
In today’s world of hybrid working, our expectations of workspaces have changed fundamentally. Where once function alone was the primary concern, modern environments must do more: they must connect, inspire, provide sanctuary – and above all, be adaptable. This is where ductile shared spaces come into play. Three key concepts emerge: the office café, the oasis, and the arena. While all are designed to foster a sense of community and support hybrid working, the arena occupies a unique and impactful position.

News 13/08/2025

Women in Office Design Germany: A Promising Launch for Greater Visibility and Design Empowerment

In June 2025, the Sedus Hub Berlin hosted the official launch event of Women in Office Design Germany—an evening defined by depth of content, personal conversations, and the courage to take a stance. The event, curated and led by WOD Germany, marked a significant step toward amplifying female voices in architecture, design and workplace strategy.