The world we live in today often lends itself to an “us versus them” mindset, a “me versus everyone else” attitude. Rather than being celebrated, differences are frequently used to divide. While race, gender, and political affiliation (to name a few) typically receive the most attention, we usually...

We are going to speak affirmatively about adapting from a traditional office environment to an open floor plan. You've seen this in any number of places over the years. What might not be recognized is that this move provides an opportunity for change. Not just a change in how the office looks and...

Are you aware of how much vacant space you are currently paying for in your office? You may occasionally walk around and notice one or two empty offices or workstations and not think much of it. But if you add up all the vacant spaces on one floor, or even across multiple floors in a building,...

“What about my privacy? Where will I store important documents? How will I have private conversations about sensitive human resource issues?”

My friend Liz, a manager for a well-known banking institution, shared these concerns with me about 18 months ago before her company transitioned from private...

When an organization undergoes a space transition project / open office project, there’s a lot of discussion about workstations, shared spaces, collaborative and team areas, and employee mobility. But what if you’re an employee wondering how you’re going to work in the new spaces, or how you’ll...