January 3, 2019  by

Design News You Can Use: Your Monthly Workplace Briefing

Looking for a major dose of news you can use? In this edition, Workplace Strategist Jake Devost shares a recap of the bi-weekly Workplace Wrap-Up newsletter from the Washington DC office.

This month we learned about digitizing change management, incorporating Alexa into the workplace, the future of remote working tools, trend predictions for 2019, and more. From podcasts to traditional articles and cartoons, these articles are sure to entertain and give insight into the latest workplace news.

The “Where” Factor. Location intelligence is key to collect and connect data; bringing value to services like retail, manufacturing, and utilities alike. Listen to this 21-minute podcast from Esri, detailing the human side of change management and digital transformation.

Workplace Loneliness. Even in a bustling and open office setting, workers can still feel lonely. With digital tools to connect us, the human and emotional factors of connection may fade. Learn from this CNN Business article how loneliness can affect productivity, and what managers can do to enhance connections in the workplace. (Thanks to Jodi Williams for sharing!)

A healthy nudge. We know that wellness in the workplace is essential for productivity, and design for wellness in the workplace should be a priority. This article from Dezeen covers a summary of a new book, The Healthy Workplace Nudge, making the argument for a healthy workplace culture that gives companies a competitive advantage.

Sort it out. Listen to a 24-minute podcast about the future of recycling, from Sidewalk Labs’ Sidewalk Talk podcast. In this episode, they explore how behavioral science and computer vision could help us find waste solutions to help our planet.

Alexa… finish that presentation. Amazon has paused its commitment with WeWork to provide Alexa’s in the workplace due to complications in security. However, among Amazon employees, Alexa for Business has been a successful tool in streamlining communication and simplifying the hurdles of workplace technology. While Alexa can’t finish that presentation for you (yet), it has proved as a valuable tool to schedule meetings, conference rooms, and communicate remotely. (Thanks to Kate Egan for sharing!)

Work from home in style. Check out this satirical cartoon article from The New Yorker, about appropriate attire for your home office!

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