Office Evolution
Office Evolution explores innovative and emerging workplace trends and examines how they’re affecting our physical office spaces, corporate cultures, and employee productivity. This series brings an increasingly popular office trend to life that challenges conventional wisdom about the workplace.
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Experts reveal 5 predictions for the office of the futureStephen J. Bronner“We spend 90 percent of our time indoors, so we need our buildings to take care of us.” - Office Evolution
Gen Z reveals 4 facets of office life that make or break the workplaceStephen J. Bronner“I think my generation believes they do need something tangible. We can’t live in the cloud all the time.” - Office Evolution
These office features could help save the planet—and your mental healthStephen J. BronnerThere are improvements that could be done at the office that will not only reduce energy use and CO2 emissions, but improve the health and well-being of workers. Environmentalists reveal the most prominent solutions. - Office Evolution
The future of American workplaces rely on an unlikely factorStephen J. BronnerThere’s now an ecosystem around providing office workers with nutritious and interesting snacks, from the small companies creating the products to services curating them. - Office Evolution
How Google hacked food for happier employeesStephen J. BronnerYou are what you eat, after all. - Office Evolution
How coworking spaces changed the office for goodStephen J. BronnerLed by the multi-billion-dollar WeWork, there are now more than 18,000 coworking spaces around the globe. How did we get here?
Innovation
Watch Boston Dynamics’ robodogs invade this Ford production plant
David GrossmanThese robots act like the best-behaved dogs you've ever seen. Plus they have five cameras.
Strategy
Experts share 10 tips for resolving conflict between remote co-workers
Stephen J. BronnerVirtual communication has its limits.
Office Evolution
What will the future office look like? Experts predict one big change
Stephen J. BronnerAnd it's posed for another reinvention within the coming months.
Office Evolution
Gen Z reveals 4 facets of office life that make or break the workplace
Stephen J. Bronner“I think my generation believes they do need something tangible. We can’t live in the cloud all the time.”
Innovation
2 career coaches reveal tips for pivoting to a job you love
Stephen J. Bronner“If you’re lit up about moving into a new arena, you should go for it.”
Office Evolution
The future of American workplaces rely on an unlikely factor
Stephen J. BronnerThere’s now an ecosystem around providing office workers with nutritious and interesting snacks, from the small companies creating the products to services curating them.
Strategy
Researchers find a surprising neurological benefit to daydreaming at work
Stephen J. BronnerA wandering mind isn't always bad.
Office Evolution
How coworking spaces changed the office for good
Stephen J. BronnerLed by the multi-billion-dollar WeWork, there are now more than 18,000 coworking spaces around the globe. How did we get here?
Strategy
How embracing emotions can propel your career
Ali PattilloStop leaving your feelings at the office door, experts say.
Office Evolution
How a standalone closet became essential to the open office
Stephen J. BronnerEnter the rise of the office phone booth.
Strategy
6 tips to actually get work done at home, from the parenting experts
Stephen J. BronnerIf you’ve been struggling with your dual role of working and parenting, here are six tips from professionals with experience doing both.
Office Evolution
Could the much-maligned cubicle be making a comeback?
Stephen J. Bronner“The workplace will increasingly be called upon to provide what working from home cannot.”
Strategy
Meditation: Researchers find 3 cognitive benefits while working remotely
Stephen J. BronnerIf you’re having trouble finding balance, taking some time to focus on your mind can work wonders.
Strategy
Work from home tips: 3 unexpected ways good posture can boost the brain
Stephen J. BronnerStudies have shown that sitting up straight isn't just good for your health.
Fresh out of everything
Amazon offers higher pay as grocery orders skyrocket and workers walk out
Thor BensonWith people avoiding leaving the house as much as they can, a lot of people are getting their groceries from Amazon, and its warehouses are struggling to keep up.
Drone home
When are delivery drones coming? UPS is getting closer
Thor BensonWith people practicing social distancing to help fight the spread of the coronavirus, UPS has announced it's working on new package delivery drones.
Not in the black
Coal just became expensive, and renewables might benefit
Thor BensonCoal is now the world's most expensive fossil fuel, and renewables keep getting cheaper. The job market is primed for a change.
Prime Numbers
Coronavirus economics could tilt the scales in favor of Amazon — permanently
Thor BensonAs people are staying home to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Amazon is seeing an increase in demand as small businesses suffer.
Going corporate
Video shows 'nightmare' Boston Dynamics robot has a boring job like everybody else
Thor BensonIt appears a robot built by Boston Dynamics that was once feared by many now has a day job.
From red to green
New report shows solar jobs leaving coal in the dust—especially in the South
Thor BensonThe solar industry is simply glowing.
