This document discusses different office space layouts and their impacts on productivity and employee well-being. It notes that while open plan offices are now common, occupying 70% of American workspaces, studies have shown they reduce productivity due to loss of focus from noise and lack of privacy. Cubicles were popular in the 1960s-80s for their low-cost efficiency but also isolate workers. Color psychology research indicates purple, green and blue foster calmness while red and orange boost energy. Finally, the history of office design is reviewed from early 20th century Taylorist crowded floors to today's emphasis on networking and mobility.
Workspaces are not a one size fits all approach every space has unique needs and requirements that require more than a cookie-cutter solution.Take a look at our slideshow for office design ideas and let us help you create your ideal office workstation layout.
HRL2015 - Peter Virs鱈k & Gabriela Kolekov叩 - Holistic innovation a game - c...HRLeaders
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The document discusses the importance of holistic innovation for leadership in businesses. It argues that the pressure for companies to innovate is increasing, as firms may disappear within 15 years if they do not innovate. Holistic innovation involves adopting an innovation-centric leadership approach, flexible organizational structures, and empowering employees to experiment and challenge the status quo. It provides examples of how adidas implemented holistic innovation through its Run Base Prague location, which created partnerships and empowered local teams to drive new initiatives. The document urges businesses and subsidiaries to challenge themselves by focusing on local innovation opportunities and leveraging both internal and external resources.
HRL2015 - Marian Bezak - Zijeme informacnu revoluciuHRLeaders
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The document discusses the technological revolutions that have occurred throughout history from the Industrial Revolution to the current Age of Information and Telecommunications. It notes that we are now beyond the inflection point of an installation phase and entering a transformation phase where industries will be transformed. It suggests that many jobs will be automated in the coming years and that the internet of things will grow exponentially to 50 billion connected devices by 2020, up from 5 billion connected people after 100 years and 1 billion connected places after 20 years. The document argues we are entering a new era of a Networked Society.
Maxim Strashun - How Lenovo engages employees (HRLeaders 2014)HRLeaders
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The document discusses Lenovo's shared service center in Bratislava, Slovakia and various initiatives undertaken to improve employee engagement. It describes projects launched to enhance communication, cross-functional teaming, career development opportunities, and community involvement. Surveys showed employee engagement and management ratings significantly increased after implementing recommendations from employee workshops. Examples of successful projects included creating promotional videos, developing guidance for new/remote employees, and establishing an internship program with local universities. The center also organized various charitable events that increased volunteer participation and funds raised for community partners.
This document outlines the 2015 HR strategy journey at Vodafone Egypt. It involved a two-day workshop with the HR management team to develop the 2015 HR strategy. The strategy focused on building a high-performing organization, an admired workplace, developing future leaders, embedding company values, and transitioning HR processes. The strategy was then aligned through goal-setting and performance management. Workshops were held across HR departments to align departmental goals. An execution model was developed using champions and pillar leads to monitor progress. Communication of the strategy involved various channels to engage employees. Lessons learned included translating global strategies locally, involvement bringing ownership, and balancing planning details with agility.
HRL2015 - Marian Bezak - Zijeme informacnu revoluciuHRLeaders
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The document discusses the technological revolutions that have occurred throughout history from the Industrial Revolution to the current Age of Information and Telecommunications. It notes that we are now beyond the inflection point of an installation phase and entering a transformation phase where industries will be transformed. It suggests that many jobs will be automated in the coming years and that the internet of things will grow exponentially to 50 billion connected devices by 2020, up from 5 billion connected people after 100 years and 1 billion connected places after 20 years. The document argues we are entering a new era of a Networked Society.
Maxim Strashun - How Lenovo engages employees (HRLeaders 2014)HRLeaders
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The document discusses Lenovo's shared service center in Bratislava, Slovakia and various initiatives undertaken to improve employee engagement. It describes projects launched to enhance communication, cross-functional teaming, career development opportunities, and community involvement. Surveys showed employee engagement and management ratings significantly increased after implementing recommendations from employee workshops. Examples of successful projects included creating promotional videos, developing guidance for new/remote employees, and establishing an internship program with local universities. The center also organized various charitable events that increased volunteer participation and funds raised for community partners.
This document outlines the 2015 HR strategy journey at Vodafone Egypt. It involved a two-day workshop with the HR management team to develop the 2015 HR strategy. The strategy focused on building a high-performing organization, an admired workplace, developing future leaders, embedding company values, and transitioning HR processes. The strategy was then aligned through goal-setting and performance management. Workshops were held across HR departments to align departmental goals. An execution model was developed using champions and pillar leads to monitor progress. Communication of the strategy involved various channels to engage employees. Lessons learned included translating global strategies locally, involvement bringing ownership, and balancing planning details with agility.