March 29, 2019 by CallisonRTKL

Design News You Can Use: Your Monthly Workplace Briefing March 2019

Looking for a dose of design news you can use? In this edition, Workplace Strategist Jake Devost shares a recap of the bi-weekly Workplace Wrap-Up newsletter from CallisonRTKL’s office in Washington DC. This month we learned about better people analytics, design for inclusion, new coworking spaces, and something called augmented humanity. These stories are sure to give insight into the latest news for your workplace. Check them out below!

An aging workforce. A recent Gallup study found that nearly 75% of employed adults in the U.S. plan to work beyond the average retirement age of 66 years. Designers and managers will have to work together to enhance a workplace that supports a range of ages and abilities. A few of those measures? Ergonomic workstations, flexible schedules and continuous training.

Inclusive design. Ikea, the world’s largest furniture manufacturer, is rethinking accessibility in the new age of tech. The new initiative, ThisAbles, offers free schematics to 3D print tools that make installs easier for those with limited mobility. See how Ikea is approaching inclusive design from FastCompany

Workplace 2025. It may be hard to believe, but 2025 is only six years away. The global digital transformation of the last quarter century has created a new world of work, with augmented humanity -where humans and machines coexist- at the forefront of the most innovative industries today. See what characteristics the future of work will hold, and learn about the key attributes –meaning, mastery, mobility and mindfulness– that will lead this organizational transition.

That was easy. Office supply company Staples is launching an independent co-working space in the Greater Boston area called Staples Studios. The company recently ended an existing co-working studio partnership with Workbar. Studios are set to open this summer (with plenty of ink in stock).

Better people analytics. Harvard Business Review explore the new world of relational analytics and how this data can be harnessed to hire the best people, constructing higher productivity and a better environment for smart ideas.

You Snooze, You Win. We all know that tired, unproductive feeling at work when we don’t get enough sleep the night before. A sleep-deprived workforce can lead to organizational issues and has a clear negative impact on physical wellbeing. Read about our “always on” society and the steps to promote a “sleep first, then work” culture.

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For more than five decades, Callison and RTKL have created some of the world’s most memorable and successful environments for developers, retailers, investors, institutions and public entities. In 2015, our two practices came together under the Arcadis umbrella, expanding our sphere of influence and the depth and breadth of our resources. Our team is comprised of nearly 2,000 creative, innovative professionals throughout the world who are committed to advancing our client’s businesses and enhancing quality of life.