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
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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
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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
Read moreHushHybrid, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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>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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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We’re ecstatic to debut something brand-new. HushWall. A freestanding office divider. Customizable and dual-sided. Mobile, too, to support the ever-changing needs of an agile workplace. It’s the latest of many additions to our catalog of professional, flexible office furniture. We released the A11, the high-design lounge chair. Privacy and comfort, encapsulated (quite literally). Then theWięcej
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Hybrid meetings have become a permanent facet of the agile workplace. With some employees joining from the office and some joining from home, best practices are key. Let the following 16 tips help your team find the most effective protocols. Summary: 16 tips for successful hybrid meetings Introduce yourself Stay present Look directly into theWięcej
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Open office noise. Phones ring. Apps ping. Keyboards clickety-clack. Colleagues chat. The HVAC kicks on and off. Background office noise is also called “noise pollution,” fittingly. And it’s a severe problem with open layouts. Luckily, a few noise canceling and reduction solutions can restore ambiance. Included Content… Sound is a good thing. Beneficial, or biophilicWięcej
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The bold A11 lounge chair from Hushoffice™ to be presented at EXPO 2020 in Dubai We’re proud to announce that the A11 armchair will be presented at EXPO 2020 Dubai at the new exhibition Creative by Nature held from November, 18th till December, 1st at the Poland Pavillion. The exhibition promoting Polish innovation, design and art isWięcej
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