Business leaders have been trying to crack the code on innovation since the beginning of time. But, Dr. Simone Ahuja has a new take on innovation. She says it’s not just about filling an unmet need in the market or solving a previously unsolvable problem. She says innovation is a recipe for engaging and retaining talent. Plus, she shares strategies for building microcultures of innovation in every organization. (Read <a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/innovation-as-a-recipe-for-engaging-talent-transcript/">transcript</a>) (Find in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen)

Inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese design heritage and crafted with the highest precision, Flor's slightly angled legs provide a strong and stable seat, making it a perfect choice for both home, restaurant and bar environments.

Seed is a series of chairs designed with comfort and the body’s natural position in mind.

SOTO enhances an investment in office furniture by meeting more employee needs and utilizing vertical space in increasingly smaller work environments.

Can a robot take your job? Kevin Roose, New York Times technology writer and author of Futureproof, shares his take on how we can bring more of our humanity to work to avoid being replaced by AI. Plus, he lets us in on how a small bookstore in Oakland, California managed to thrive despite all the market forces working against it. (<a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/be-more-human-in-the-ai-age-with-kevin-roose-transcript/">Read transcript</a>) (Find in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen)

What’s the real impact of community? NYU social science professor and author of Palaces for the People, Eric Klinenberg, conducted research on a deadly Chicago heat wave that illustrates how important community is to humanity’s resilience. Eric’s work is foundational to how we have been re-envisioning the workplace to be more like some of the best neighborhoods and communities where we live. <a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/loneliness-lingering-libraries-with-eric-klinenberg-transcript">Read transcript</a> Find in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen

We’re busting myths about how the brain works with guest Annie Murphy Paul, author of The Extended Mind. Annie shares her research into how “context sensitive” our brain is and why our environment matters so much when it comes to how we think and work. Plus, she shares how we need to rethink the way we create groupiness at work in the hybrid era. <a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/groupiness-at-work-with-annie-murphy-paul-transcript/">Read transcript</a> Find in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify </a>or wherever you listen.

How does a sense of community impact the brain? David Rock, CEO and co-founder of the NeuroLeadership Institute, joins us to talk about leadership and how we can create a greater sense of community in today’s era of hybrid work. We’ll cover return to office, quiet quitting and new skills hybrid leaders need to be successful. <a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/neuroscience-of-community-with-david-rock-transcript/">Read transcript</a> Find in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a> , <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen.

Welcome to Work Better, the podcast where we think about work and ways to make it better. Host and editor in chief of Work Better magazine, Chris Congdon, introduces our first series where we’ve brought together a diverse group of thinkers to explore the idea of creating workplaces that are more like thriving communities. <a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/a-new-vision-for-the-workplace-transcript/">Read transcript</a> Find in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen.

Dr. Tracy Brower, vice president of Workplace Insights at Steelcase, spoke with Crocs’ Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer Shannon Sisler, to discuss how the progressive global footwear brand provides meaningful work experiences + balances employee flexibility with company need.

A note from Sara Armbruster on our commitment to caring for people and the planet

The Steelcase Flex Collection empowers teams to create spaces that can be rearranged on demand, creating environments teams and individuals need to do their best work.

Adapted from the West Elm classic, West Elm Health Slope is a stylish seating option now modified for modern healthcare environments.

West Elm Health Sterling has a restrained statement of line that boasts broad application potential.

As part of its enduring purpose to be a force of positive change and unlock human promise, Steelcase Australia is proud to introduce its inaugural “Reflect” Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

A project supported by Steelcase Social Innovation and led by Change Corp Munich, an employee-led social impact group.

Contemporary aesthetic meets traditions of quality craftsmanship on the versatile and comfortable Embrace Stool, designed for Carl Hansen & Son by EOOS.

The James McCune Smith Learning Hub is a creative environment combining flexible study, learning, and social spaces with multimethod and technology-enabled teaching environments. Learn more.

A modern twist on the high-top café setting, not heavy and awkward to drag around, but lightweight and compactly stored away. Tiki table comes in two sizes, with or without a shade. Pair it perfectly with Tiki Barstools and an Acacia Shade

Today, more than half of all meetings are hybrid. Designers are rethinking traditional paradigms to create spaces that work for everyone.

Learn how Steelcase is working to design better futures for the wellbeing of people and the planet — by designing products to have less of an impact on the environment, mobilizing employees around the world to help their communities thrive, and much more.