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In the modern working world, we are often faced with the question: How can we work together effectively? Whether via screens or face-to-face contact - the type of interaction shapes our team dynamics and ultimately the team's success. A closer look at the neuroscientific background and the advantages and disadvantages of the various forms of collaboration reveals that work is not just a means to an end: Work is not just a means to an end - it is lived interaction and shared experience.

“We are not thinking machines that feel, but feeling machines that think.” This quote from António R. Damásio aptly captures the complexity of human working life and reminds us that our emotions and wellbeing have a significant impact on our work. The way we work is changing with the increasing popularity of hybrid working models, and the design of our workspaces must also adapt to these changes.

Working from home has become the norm now there are more opportunities for hybrid working or being in the home office. Especially in the colder months, when the days get shorter, many people make the decision not to commute to the office. Working from the home offers advantages such as improved work-life balance and avoiding costly and crowded public transport. However, those who used to work in different locations such as co-working spaces and cafés face new challenges when working from home. To promote health and productivity, ergonomic measures and good organisation in the home workplace are essential.

early bird boasts sophisticated technology, ergonomic and durable quality and a wide range of features. The mechanism designed by Sedus, on which the office swivel chair is based, continues to set standards today.

The tradition of healthy and conscious eating has a long history at Sedus, dating back to the 1950s. Back then, Emma Stoll, the wife of the then company chairman Christof Stoll, began providing the company's employees with wholesome, healthy meals. Just a few years ago, Emma Stoll would have celebrated her 100th birthday and it is with deep gratitude that Sedus remembers her commitment, which laid the foundation for today's company well-being kitchen.

The need for neck supports emerged with the introduction of synchronous mechanisms in swivel chairs, allowing for a wider opening angle and greater movement of the backrest. But what ergonomic advantages does a neck support offer and is it even useful at all?

The world of work is in a state of upheaval. Labour shortages, the changing values ​​of Gen Z and the rapid increase in hybrid working models are forcing employers to rethink their current strategies. Key questions arise: How will work be defined in the future? What role do people play in this new world of work?

The answer lies in the concept of the “Human Office” – an approach that puts people at the centre and radically rethinks the working environment.

The world of work has changed dramatically in recent years. Hybrid models that allow a flexible choice between the office, home office and so-called “third places” such as cafés or co-working spaces have become the new standard. This development presents companies with the challenge of continuing to establish the office as a central place of collaboration, even though the workplace no longer takes place there exclusively. But how can this be achieved?

In today's working world, companies and employees are facing a new challenge: how do we manage to reconcile the demands of professional life with the needs of private life? In this context, there are two key concepts that are often compared with each other - work-life balance and work-life blend. But what do these terms mean and what is the future of work in a world where the boundaries between work and private life are becoming increasingly blurred?

In a world in which individuality and different needs play an increasingly important role, products that adapt to the requirements of a wide variety of people are in demand. Sedus has set itself the task of developing office chairs that do justice to this diversity and at the same time fulfil the highest ergonomic standards. After all, ergonomics not only means sitting healthily, but also offering every person – regardless of gender, size, shape or personal preferences – the best possible comfort. In short: ergonomics that fit.

Most people who spend a large part of their working day sitting at a desk can empathise: headaches and back pain as well as tension in the neck and shoulders. These problems can often be counteracted with correct adjustment of the workstation and a healthy sitting posture.

Anyone who works at the Sedus headquarters in Dogern can count themselves lucky: Here, employees are not only spoilt with culinary delights, but are also provided with healthy and sustainable food. Since the 1960s, wholefoods have been an integral part of the company philosophy, introduced by Emma Stoll.

Advancing digitalisation has undoubtedly brought many positive changes to the world of work. At the same time, however, we are facing new challenges, such as digital exhaustion in the workplace. The constant availability of information, the increase in virtual meetings and the all-consuming use of digital technologies can lead to employees feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. However, there are steps that companies and individuals can take to counteract this digital exhaustion.

A mindful ecosystem in the workplace is a situation where many individuals live, work and (inter)act together. Everyone has the space they need and there is a pleasant atmosphere. If the workplace ecosystem is harmonious, it promotes the well-being, creativity and productivity of all team members. It creates a space for openness, respect and collaboration.

Just in time for Easter, we're sharing a real classic from the Sedus cookbook: the Baden carrot cake.

This International Women’s Day, we explore how modern work environments are transforming the way we balance family and career. From flexible schedules and technological innovations to supportive parental leave programs, today’s workplaces are evolving to empower employees in every aspect of their lives.

The hotelisation of the workplace goes beyond the immediate response to the pandemic. In the post-pandemic era, the office must become a place with a clear purpose. The integration of home comforts into office space, also known as "the hotelisation" of office space, is a response to the changing needs of the workforce that have emerged during the home office period.

The work-life blend: how the city and the office are growing together and offering people new working environments.

In today's hectic and stressful working world, it is more important than ever to create a workplace that is not only functional, but which also promotes the well-being of employees.

“Work” plus “Vacation” equals “Workation” – so does that mean working on vacation? No, it means working where others, or you, might normally go on vacation. The idea behind it: A change of location that provides variety and offers a new productivity boost.