Workplace Trends Research

The Transition from Closed Offices to Open Plan The Transition from Closed Offices to Open Plan

This paper covers issues and recommendations associated with moving workers from closed offices to open plan.

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What Matters in Workplace Design What Matters in Workplace Design

Written for CoreNet NYC Chapter's website, this paper suggests that the issues and goals in designing a workplace fall into one or more of four interconnected topics.

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Collaboration White Paper Collaboration White Paper

Jan Johnson, Vice President, Allsteel, and Steve Hargis, Senior Vice President, HOK, take a look at how to plan for effective workplace interaction and collaboration in a paper titled, Just Because You Build It Doesn’t Mean They Will Come.

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Change Management Reading List Change Management Reading List

A reference list for Change Management, including journal articles, white papers, and books.

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Balancing Efficiency with Effectiveness Balancing Efficiency with Effectiveness

Written for CoreNet NYC Chapter's website, this paper makes the case that while the current economy is driving efficiency, effectiveness does not have to be sacrified.

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Workplace Strategy Goal 2 – Effectiveness Workplace Strategy Goal 2 – Effectiveness

Written for CoreNet NYC Chapter's website, this paper explores the second category of customer objectives and addresses workers having what they need to be as productive as possible.

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Workplace Strategy Goal 1 – Alignment Workplace Strategy Goal 1 – Alignment

Written for CoreNet NYC Chapter's website, explores the first category of customer objectives and addresses aligning the workplace with organizational culture and business objectives.

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Workplace Strategy Goal 3 – Efficiency Workplace Strategy Goal 3 – Efficiency

Written for CoreNet NYC Chapter's website, this paper explores the third category of customer objectives and addresses the use of space, capital, furniture and other assets.

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NetWork: The Future Workplace NetWork: The Future Workplace

Allsteel commissioned the creation of this paper from three thought leaders who share their views of the future workplace. The paper identifies ways in which workplace settings differ and what impact that has on workers.

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Workplace Strategy Goal 4 – Agility Workplace Strategy Goal 4 – Agility

Written for CoreNet NYC Chapter's website, this paper explores fourth category of customer objectives and addresses "future-proofing" the workplace to be able to morph and adapt over time.

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