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What does Gen Z want out of the office?

Generation Z is the latest to enter the workforce. They’re set to surpass millennials as the most populous generation on earth. Who are they? What do they want? How can the office satisfy them, helping keep them around? Summary: what does Gen Z want out of the office? a layout that communicates transparency (over hierarchicalWięcej

Digital mindfulness is a matter of well-being

Attention is your most precious resource. It’s what gets the job done. It’s what colors your state of mind. How to protect it when modern work relies on devices and technologies that can be painfully distracting? Summary: 9 steps toward digital mindfulness Make meetings tech-free when possible (see the hushMeet acoustic meeting pod) Plan forWięcej

Back to the office. How to get back in the swing of things this September

Summer is coming to an end. And post-vacation blues are common — roughly 57% of people experience them. Luckily, September is prime time to get back at it with recharged chi, working up to a strong sustainable focus in advance of Q4’s hustle-and-bustle. Here’s how. Back to the office – tl;dr Note that it’s perfectlyWięcej

The hushWall reversible office divider, a marketer’s go-to

The mighty hushWall divider is double-sided and portable, letting you do many things. Construct makeshift sub-spaces that are calmer than the office floor. Review digital assets as a group in a wink. Keep the office functional at a high level regardless of its occupancy. Check it out. Construct temporary sub-spaces fit for higher-order thinking. AskWięcej

3 down-and-dirty pointers: onboarding in a hybrid world

Hybrid onboarding is no small feat. How to familiarize the hire with subtle cultural values? How to ensure they link up with all the right stakeholders? How to gauge where they’re at (mentally and emotionally) every step of the way? Time to retool for our new way of work. Onboarding in a hybrid world –Więcej

4 research-backed ways to retain millennials

They make up 38% of the workforce. And they are the least engaged of all generations on the job. Thing is, engagement is the name of the game. So how to delight our millennials well enough to make them succeed and stay? Let’s explore using Gallup’s How Millennials Want to Work and Live as aWięcej

Teamwork makes the hybrid dream work

Microsoft’s New Future of Work Report is a summary of recent research on all-things hybrid. A treasure trove of insight, really. Its “Team Collaboration” section offers 30 pages of data-backed guidance on managing a distributed crew. 4 calls-to-action from Microsoft’s New Future of Work Report 2022 related to teamwork Establish 2-3 set meeting-free days perWięcej

HushHybrid, an office pod for video conferencing, with the
"MIAW Design" award!

HushHybrid, acoustic work pod by Hushoffice, has been recognized with the “MIAW Design Award” in the “interior equipment” category by the French architectural magazine “Muuuz” in cooperation with the “d’a” magazine. This is yet another prize this year for the newest acoustic booth from the Hushoffice line. HushHybrid is an office pod designed for individualWięcej

The bottom-line benefits of work best friends

2020 showed us what really matters in life. Relationships. With our family and friends, of course. But with coworkers and clients, equally so. As we enter a brand new chapter in a hybrid world, how do we put connection first? People are the heart of business. Deals are closed by trust — by earnest connectionWięcej

Spontaneity: the secret sauce of teamwork in a hybrid world

One of the office’s primary roles moving forward is to support the social functions of work — i.e., teamwork. To shed more light on this priority, let’s zero in on the singular, super-powerful, overlooked ingredient that gives teamwork its genius. Spontaneity. Rewind time. Teamwork took a hit during the pandemic. Microsoft’s 2020 analysis of 61,182Więcej

But first, let’s relax

79% of companies had a surge in mental health support requests during the pandemic. 79% probably sounds about right to you. It does to us — there’s just no denying how tough it’s been. The question is, how do we foster relaxation in the office and help alleviate the stress we’re all feeling? The pandemicWięcej

HushHybrid office pod with the "Best of NeoCon 2022" award!

HushHybrid, the office pod from Hushoffice brand, wins the silver “Best of NeoCon” award at this year’s NeoCon in Chicago in the “Acoustics and Privacy” category. The hushHybrid is a new acoustic pod for individual focused work and lengthy videoconferences or webinars. The booth is equipped with the features essential for enhanced online collaboration –Więcej

The top 5 questions about work pods for offices answered

Work pods are happening in a big way. They’re movable, marvelously convenient, and they “mum” the word, reducing open space noise. Late to the party? Here are the top 5 questions we get about the relatively new breed of flexible office furniture. The top 5 questions about work pods – TL;DR Do they get stuffy?Więcej

The phone booth makes a comeback (in your open plan office)

Yes, the ubiquitous phone booth got a new lease on life! Updated with state-of-the-art acoustics, stellar mobility, and robust features, the artifact has been transformed into a staple of the modern workplace: the office phone booth. Office phone booths give teams in bustling open-plan offices the private, quiet space needed for excellent calls – saysWięcej

3 must-have features — acoustic office work pods

Acoustic office work pods are becoming a standard solution for agile, flex, and hybrid offices. If you’re new to the concept, here are three aspects to keep an eye on as you poke around the market. TL;DR 1.   Mobility “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but theWięcej

Your best employees are your most authentic ones

90% of employees think authenticity in the workplace is extremely important. Turns out, it’s actually a significant indicator of job success. Makes sense because, at a high level, authenticity boosts autonomy — the awesome yet ephemeral thing behind all extraordinary performance. Let’s take a look. Authenticity in the workplace – key takeaways: Authenticity at workWięcej

What is the acoustic experience of office work pods?

Office work pods are like mobile, acoustically perfect rooms. They work well because they are task-specific — each pod is built for a specific task, be it phone calls, video conferences, or team meetings. They make sense for agile organizations that need flexibility and function in the face of change. Those who haven’t actually beenWięcej

3 ways to maintain employee engagement in a hybrid working model

Hybrid working model is the future. How to keep your team excited about each project? Invested in each other’s success? Committed to the company? Focused and content? Make these 3 moves to maintain solid engagement, hybrid working. TL;DR Rally your team for an office redesign Meet on-site regularly (in private, professional meeting spaces) Prioritize well-being,Więcej

9 reasons your sales team needs an office phone booth (or 2)

Open office layout? Here are 9 reasons your sales team needs an office phone booth or 2 on your floor. Key takeways: 9 reasons your sales team needs an office phone booth Give introverted employees the privacy they need to perform at their best Muffle loud talkers Contain halfalogues, which are more distracting than regularWięcej

3 pointers: tastefully bringing kawaii style to open-plan offices

Kawaii is taking the world by storm. What is it exactly? And why does it have such a strong appeal? Can we tap into its power to improve our office space? Kawaii style in interior design – key takeaways: Kawaii is an aesthetic style from Japan based on all things cute: pastel colors, soft roundWięcej

4 essentials: an agile office

Agile, hybrid, and flex office spaces are catching on. The idea: bring people and technology together in the most efficient way possible. Consider the following 4 essentials as you become more agile. Key takeaways: 4 essentials of an agile office Open-plan benching Several breakout spaces Office quiet pods Places to meet Open-plan benching Agile workWięcej

How “isolation” pods make the office more social, not less

Office pods have many names. “Isolation booths” and “privacy cabins” evoke a certain image: an employee isolating for hours. But pods aren’t about pure isolation — rather, isolation when you need it. And the autonomy they promote actually makes the office more social in several concrete ways. Key takeaways: 4 ways “isolation” pods make theWięcej

Figuring out the office acoustics. Class A or Class B office pods per ISO 23351-1:2020 - which is better?

We touched on ISO 23351 in a recent blog post. It’s a new standard for phone booths and other enclosing furniture that denotes the level of speech reduction performed by a product, classing it A+, A, B, C, or D. As Class A and Class B pods offer the best speech privacy, you’ll likely beWięcej

What is it like to use the hushWall office partition? 3 common cases…

Hurrah! We just debuted hushWall – the extra-large, high-design rolling office partition. A mobile wall. Double sided for dual function. Looks great. Agile. Brings privacy to open spaces. Works brilliantly for a plethora of setups. For inspiration, let’s cover three typical use cases. Take me to hushWall’s product page instead. Use Case #1: A versatileWięcej

Office acoustics. STC? NIC? ISO 23351-1:2020? Acoustic partition and office pod ratings explained

Office privacy pods, soundproof partitions, and other open-plan noise solutions often have NIC and STC ratings. And booths, specifically, are now being rated against ISO 23351-1:2020 — a new standard. What do these ratings mean? We’ve recapped office acoustics 101 to make sense of all three. Office acoustics – key takeaways: The basics of officeWięcej

Office design for neurodiverse workforce

Employee health is the current priority. To bolster it, the office design must accommodate neurodiversity. It must support each employee’s distinct way of thinking. Whether you’re planning a new zone or overhauling an existing one, the following insights will help you make it inclusive. Only then will a neurodiverse workforce flourish. The neurodiverse office designWięcej

The sustainability, health and safety of Hush office pods

The Hush team wants clients, dealers, designers, and end-users to know that each of Hush office pods meets the highest standards and certifications. They’re sustainably designed. They’re safe. They promote employee wellness and comfort. Hushoffice customers can attest that strong focus results. Our office pods are rigorously tested to meet the industry’s best, toughest standards.Więcej

3 vital types of privacy in open floor plan explained: acoustic, visual, architectural

Office privacy is multifaceted. It breaks down into acoustic, visual, and architectural privacy in open floor plan. All three matter, impacting performance and wellness. We dug deep into each one to give you granular guidance: boosting office privacy in open-plan spaces. Privacy in open floor plan – key takeaways: Privacy is a matter of control.Więcej

4 reasons you need hushWall in your flexible office

Did you see? We just released the hushWall mobile office divider. It’s a double-sided flexible partition for flexible office and agile workspaces. Either side, customizable with 1 of 3 options: felt paneling, modified felt paneling (with a place to mount a TV bracket), or a whiteboard. HushWall is big but wonderfully mobile. It’s a one-of-a-kind,Więcej

Private pods. What does privacy actually feel like in an office pod?

We’ve shared the business case for office pods. But what does it actually feel like inside the private pod? To answer that question, the following blog tells the “privacy story” of our most popular pods. The hushPhone call pod, hushHybrid video call booth, hushWork.sit&stand work pod, hushMeet team pod, and hushMeet.L modular conference booth. WhatWięcej