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Workplace Design 18/11/2024

Third places: New workspaces for hybrid workers

Third places such as cafés, pubs and bookshops have always been meeting places for social interaction and team building. They provide space for conversation, creative exchange and relaxation away from the workplace. In recent years, these informal social spaces have evolved significantly as a result of changes in the world of work, driven by the pandemic and the introduction of hybrid working models. The lines between public and private life, between work and leisure, are increasingly blurred, and many workers now expect their office environments to reflect the flexibility and community spirit of these third places.

Wellbeing 15/11/2024

What makes the early bird chair so ergonomically sound?

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.

mr24 – Der Drehsessel für höchste Ansprüche

Workplace Design 13/11/2024

mr24 – The swivel chair for the most discerning of customers

Like every office swivel chair from Sedus, ‘mr. 24’ also has its own story to tell. Originally, it was designed as an absolute ‘specialist’ – as a model for the toughest of demands in 24-hour use. However, shortly after its market launch, it became clear that the range of potential customers extended far beyond this field of application. And very quickly, mr. 24 also proved its worth in the usual upmarket office environment.

Workplace Design 11/11/2024

From coffee houses to work cafés: coffee and work through the ages

The close connection between coffee and work has deep cultural roots that go back to the 18th century, when coffee houses became important places for intellectual exchange and business activities. This relationship continued to develop with the emergence of modern office culture, making the coffee break an integral part of the working day. Particularly in the early twentieth century, with the introduction of the eight-hour workday, coffee gained significantly in importance as an energy source and social ritual.

people working at the se:cafe team table

Workplace Design 04/11/2024

The future of workplaces: Introducing hybrid common spaces

Hybrid working: Flexibility, well-being and productivity.

The modern working world is undergoing profound change. Traditional working models, where the office was considered the central place of productivity, are increasingly giving way to hybrid concepts that make the transition between professional and private areas more fluid. Flexibility, well-being and the promotion of productivity are at the heart of this new work culture. But how exactly are hybrid working models affecting our lives, and what role can an office café play in sustainably promoting employee wellbeing and corporate culture?

Wellbeing 16/10/2024

The “Human Office”: Sustainable working environments in the age of labour shortages and generational change

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.

Wellbeing 15/10/2024

The new workflow: how companies can maintain the office as a central location for hybrid working

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?

Workplace Design 07/10/2024

Hybrid configurations: spaces and worksettings in the modern office

Hybrid commons are the most accessible and public ‘core’ of the office. These areas are strategically connected to specific work zones, such as desk areas or meeting rooms, and act as the hub of the modern work environment.

News 27/09/2024

The importance of human connections in the work environment

In an era in which the boundaries between work and private life are becoming increasingly blurred, close relationships at work are becoming more and more important. The term ‘workplace bestie’ describes a special friendship in the professional environment that goes far beyond the fleeting exchanges during a coffee break. These are colleagues who not only understand the challenges of everyday working life, but often make this stressful environment more human and pleasant. But what factors favour such relationships? In addition to personal openness, the working environment plays a central role.

Workplace Design 23/09/2024

Ductile spaces: the new generation of offices

In order for workplaces to adapt to the current and future changes of hybrid work, welcoming spaces that promote comfort, flexibility and a sense of community are required. To support this change, space models have been developed that enable flexible management of the four C's (collaboration, communication, concentration, contemplation) and promote the concept of a welcoming "hybrid office".

News 02/09/2024

Life in the hybrid society: A new paradigm of work, space and identity

The spread of hybrid working models not only marks an adaptation to current challenges, but also signals a profound shift towards a hybrid society. This ‘post-creative’ society is aware of the fact that the boundaries between real and fake, public and private, physical and virtual, analogue and digital are becoming increasingly blurred. This ambivalence characterises not only the way we work, but also our entire way of life.

Workplace Design 02/08/2024

6 tips on what to look out for when desk sharing

These day, we are used to sharing our cars (car sharing) and our flats (e.g. Airbnb). The sharing economy is no longer a niche, but has long since arrived in the mainstream and thus also in the world of work - so-called desk sharing. Our everyday working life is changing and is increasingly characterised by hybrid working models.

Eine offene Bürofläche mit modernen Möbeln, die eine entspannte Arbeitsumgebung fördern. Mehrere Personen arbeiten in einem großzügigen, lichtdurchfluteten Raum, der mit ergonomischen Stühlen und bequemen Sitzbereichen ausgestattet ist. Pflanzen und Holzelemente verleihen dem Raum eine natürliche Atmosphäre. SEO-Schlüsselwörter: "hybrides Büro", "moderne Arbeitswelt", "flexible Arbeitsumgebungen", "Büro mit Wohlfühlatmosphäre".

Workplace Design 01/07/2024

Hybrid office - where life and work merge

In the modern working world, the hybrid office is a concept that is becoming increasingly important. With the growing freedom offered by the hybrid working model, more and more people are working outside the traditional office, especially since the coronavirus pandemic. Offices must therefore evolve to meet the new requirements and put the well-being of employees at the centre. This new generation of offices will blend more with other spaces in the city, creating an environment that caters to both work and personal needs.

News 21/06/2024

The cost of overlooking employee values in the workplace -interview

How can offices be designed to be irresistibly attractive to employees? Sedus answered this question at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024, which took place last week (May 21 to 23). With the slogan, “Work and the City - the Temptation Office”, Sedus presented pioneering office solutions that combine flexibility, comfort and design.

News 19/06/2024

Urbanised working environments - what does that mean?

At a time when workplaces are becoming increasingly urbanised and flexible, there is a clear trend towards hybrid work. Sedus INSIGHTS explores the question of how the workplaces of tomorrow must be designed to meet the requirements of a hybrid model.

Workplace Design 15/05/2024

se:matrix - A shelving system changes the office world

The classic office layout with, ‘desk next to desk next to pedestal,’ is a thing of the past - today's offices are characterised by non-territorial workstations and open spaces. The se:matrix modular shelving system from Sedus creates space for collaboration and dialogue as well as separate areas for personal items.

Wellbeing 10/05/2024

Strategies to combat digital exhaustion in the workplace: measures for greater well-being

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.

Workplace Design 08/05/2024

Important items well stowed with the new narrow pedestal

Tidiness is half the battle - and this also applies to the workplace. The Sedus narrow pedestal provides a remedy for this and is suitable in even the smallest niche. Practical organisation hacks can also help to keep things tidy.

Wellbeing 29/04/2024

A mindful ecosystem in the workplace

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.

Workplace Design 23/04/2024

How do you identify colour trends? Interview with Zukunftstil

Today, experts Livia Baum and Jutta Werner from Zukunftstil, a renowned colour and trend agency that specialises in creating unique concepts for companies in the fields of interiors, fashion, products, materials and patterns, offer us an insight into the world of colour and trend development.