Entries Written By Susan Weston
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The role of work
The role of work in each individual’s life is a highly personalised matter, but since the pandemic and the generational shift in recent years, there has been a noticeable change. In the hybrid society, the central role of work in life is one of the most dynamic factors. The current shift is being driven by …
Why Sedus: GEFÄSSERIE in Fuchsstadt – a case study
GEFÄSSERIE in Fuchsstadt, Germany, specialises in contract and vertical greenery with a focus on sustainability in harmony with nature. At the beginning of the year, the team moved into its new company building, which is seen as a pioneer for a natural working environment. The workstations were equipped with high-quality office furniture from Sedus. A …
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Life in the hybrid society: A new paradigm of work, space and identity
The spread of hybrid working models not only marks an adaptation to current challenges, but also signals a profound shift towards a hybrid society. This ‘post-creative’ society is aware of the fact that the boundaries between real and fake, public and private, physical and virtual, analogue and digital are becoming increasingly blurred. This ambivalence characterises …
SA8000 – A top-class certification for social responsibility
Social Accountability International’s SA8000 is the most widely recognised standard for managing human rights in the workplace. As an auditable standard, it assures all stakeholders of a company that its management takes social responsibility seriously. Sedus was the first office furniture manufacturer to receive certification in 2023 and is one of only 14 companies in …
EPI – What is an environmental product information sheet?
Open communication about all environmentally relevant information concerning a company, its products and processes creates transparency. One instrument that ensures transparency at Sedus is the Environmental Product Information (EPI). The data sheet is available to download for more than 100 Sedus products. It discloses the emissions of the products and enables a detailed analysis of …
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Fits like a glove – how Sedus products promote diversity in the workplace
In a world in which individuality and different needs play an increasingly important role, products that adapt to the requirements of a wide variety of people are in demand. Sedus has set itself the task of developing office chairs that do justice to this diversity and at the same time fulfil the highest ergonomic standards. …
How do I adjust my workstation correctly?
Most people who spend a large part of their working day sitting at a desk can empathise: headaches and back pain as well as tension in the neck and shoulders. These problems can often be counteracted with correct adjustment of the workstation and a healthy sitting posture. Adjusting the entire workstation starts with the chair. …
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se:flair – A new benchmark for ergonomic design in the modern working world
At a time when flexible working models and hybrid solutions are becoming increasingly important, Judith Daur has developed the se:flair swivel chair for Sedus, which is designed for both the office and the home office. This piece of furniture embodies a successful combination of ergonomic comfort and aesthetic design that blends seamlessly into modern working …
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Healthy and delicious food at Sedus: a tradition since the 1950s
Anyone who works at the Sedus headquarters in Dogern can count themselves lucky: Here, employees are not only spoilt with culinary delights, but are also provided with healthy and sustainable food. Since the 1960s, wholefoods have been an integral part of the company philosophy, introduced by Emma Stoll. In the morning, a freshly cooked vegetable …
Avoid emissions with the Sedus take-back scheme
Most people are probably familiar with take-back offers, especially in connection with electrical appliances. Here, retailers are even obliged to take back disused equipment. But what happens to disused office furniture that can no longer be repaired or recycled? Sedus offers customers the disposal and recycling of old office furniture in cooperation with PreZero. This …
