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Returning to the Workplace: One CEO on a Right and Wrong Way “There’s real energy that transfers when you’re together.” https://vimeo.com/823500212 A CEO who specializes in making workplaces work to best suit companies, employees, and the form and function of teams speaks on whether or not he think the modern person will be working in a shared company workspace soon or in the future. Click above to see the video. The short version? Humans have a desire to be together and form bonds, and within the right construct and circumstances

Amazon’s downtown Seattle campus features three glass domes filled with more than 400,000 plants from 30 different companies. At Apple’s Silicon Valley headquarters, Steve Jobs insisted on a tree covered campus, planting more than 9,000 trees.   While most business owners can’t afford to install a tropical forest indoors or plant an orchard onsite, taking a few steps to incorporate “biophilic design” means employees and leaders can immediately reap measurable wellness AND business benefits.  What is Biophilic Design?  Simply put, it means bringing the outdoors inside. Biophilic design strives to

Create The Right Workspace for Each Personality: Collaborative Office Design Maximize Employee Productivity, Satisfaction, and Retention There’s a reason that workplace comedies like the Office are so popular. Viewers can relate to the setting and the many personalities represented in one place. There’s determined Liz Lemen from 30 Rock, know-it-all Dwight from the Office and grumpy Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation.   While these personalities may be exaggerated for comedic effect, there is some truth behind them. In every office you can find different personality types who each approach their

Cocre8-ers In Action: USA Mortgage USA Mortgage is an employee-owned mortgage bank based in St. Louis, recognized as a top place to work by local and national media including the St. Louis Business Journal and National Mortgage News. Every employee at USA Mortgage has an ownership stake in the company, so every employee has a vested interest in the company’s growth and success. Reflecting that commitment in the look and feel of a new workspace seemed overwhelming and daunting, so leadership turned to Nathan Maurer and his team at COCRE8

The World and Workforce is Changing. Build a Modern Workplace. Part 2: Rethink Form and Function The modern workforce is changing, with greater value placed on flexibility and meaningful work. To attract and retain top talent, companies need to rethink the workspace they offer employees. An engaging workplace motivates employees to do their best work, resulting in increased productivity. Designing a modern workplace requires research and planning – determining what your employees value and finding the best way to provide that. Don’t spend a fortune on couches and a ping

The World and Workforce is Changing. Build a Modern Workplace. Part 1: Change Your Mindset The days of corner offices, mahogany desks, and traditionally structured work days are fading into the past. Today’s employees place value on more than just compensation – they want flexible schedules, benefits and a healthy workplace culture. As a result, companies need to rethink their approach to the workplace. Studies show that people desire jobs that allow them to control their work schedules and the amount of time spent in the office. According to State

Home/Resources/News COCRE8 News Is Your Company Suffering From the “Productivity Tax”?  Posted on September 29, 2020 in: News Six months into the work from home experiment may be proving too much for employers as they begin to see massive declines in productivity from employees who have traditionally worked in the office and are now working from home.  A recent article in the Commercial Observer confirms as much.  This drop in output is being referred to as the “productivity tax” due to many employees feeling exhausted working from home every day and not as motivated