Entries Written By Susan Weston
A feel-good workplace for greater productivity and satisfaction
In today’s hectic and stressful working world, it is more important than ever to create a workplace that is not only functional, but which also promotes the well-being of employees. The “Detox Office” is the answer to these needs. It focuses on using various elements to create a harmonious and productive working environment. Green …
Through the crisis via chat – How a Berlin start-up is revolutionising crisis counselling for young people
Mental health problems among young people are on the rise. However, many do not find it easy to seek help and support. The hurdles that young people seem to have to overcome are often simply too high. The Berlin start-up “krisenchat” shows how digital services can help to start these vital conversations. Co-founder Melanie Eckert …
Working without limits: The new Sedus LOOKBOOK
The Sedus LOOKBOOK shows how Europe’s creatives are shaping the urban working landscape in a personal and versatile way. Everything is subject to change. Even the world of work. Whilst just a few years ago the office was still the most important workplace, today many people also work from home, in coworking spaces or on …
PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz – a response to our society
The new Pantone colour Peach Fuzz 13-1023 embodies a friendly peach shade that subtly radiates sensuality. This colour symbolises kindness, tenderness, caring and sharing. With a fresh approach to new softness, Peach Fuzz 13-1023 expresses the desire for togetherness, moments of stillness and the resulting sense of calm and security. In our time of unrest, …
Sedus: Surge for Water – most successful event to date
For the 10th year running, the motto was “Design, Dine, make a Difference.” The Surge for Water Gala was not only sold out, but also a record-breaker – it was the most successful event ever! Every December, Surge for Water organises a gala in Dubai to raise awareness for the incredibly important and life-saving issue …
Why Sedus? Univerre Case Study
Univerre’s new headquarters in Sierre, Switzerland, is both a workplace for employees and a place of inspiration for customers. The 1500 square metre building, named “Hive,” has been equipped to create various work areas with state-of-the-art furnishings, thus expressing the core idea of a productive workplace. Furnished with Sedus The professional glass cleaning and glass …
Sedus puts new state-of-the-art ‘Futura 2’ production line into operation
After a planning and construction period of approximately two years, Sedus has now commissioned the new ‘Futura 2’ production line at its Geseke site. Germany’s largest office furniture manufacturer is investing around EUR 21 million in the East Westphalian production site with the aim of securing production capacity for an expected growth in turnover. The …
How to work from anywhere – off on workation (with interview)
“Work” plus “Vacation” equals “Workation” – so does that mean working on vacation? No, it means working where others, or you, might normally go on vacation. The idea behind it: A change of location that provides variety and offers a new productivity boost. Working in the place of your choice Although people still like to …
Why Sedus: case study – gbg housing association
The gbg housing association in Hildesheim, near Hanover, Germany, has recently modernised its offices and redesigned and furnished around 54 rooms. Employees were involved throughout the entire remodeling and redesign process. Ideas and implementations grew over time and were gradually realised. As part of the redesign, flooring was also changed and walls surfaces were updated. …
NEW WORK at Sedus
“New Work” is the buzzword in the current working environment. For quite some time now, we have all been working in a new, modern and agile way. In fact, the term “New Work” was coined by Austrian philosopher Frithjof Bergmann back in the 1970s. To this day, various approaches and interpretations have evolved from it.