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In a circular economy, products are made with materials that flow in closed loops—through , , or repair. But what happens if a product outlives its original purpose? How can our products if user needs change? Or, if the way offices are used changes? Here lie some of the challenges of circular products that allow for reuse and recycling. It’s a challenge Haworth embraces by innovating with circular economy methodologies.

A Second Life for Products Discover Haworth's commitment to circular economy, sustainable solutions, and success stories in furniture reuse, reducing waste and carbon emissions.

We applied our to our own space, bringing ideas from the Future of the Office to our marketing department. Our modern, space is a “living lab” that supports all the ways people work.

The Living Lab: A Pilot Space at Haworth Headquarters We approached a renovation of our Marketing department with lessons from our workplace research to create a space built for the Future of the Office.

Haworth HQ’s Marketing department recently underwent a . Their research team surveyed the occupants and incorporated other methodologies, including Freespace utilization sensors, QR code pulse surveys, observation days, and focus groups. Here is what they found:

Enhancing the Future Workplace: A Case Study from Haworth HQ We found that shifting our Marketing department’s office space to a more comfortable, flexible workplace improved productivity and member engagement.

Haworth researchers surveyed organizations about their hybrid policies, learned how hybrid environments have affected employees, and compared our findings to those from other experts.

Our Hybrid Workplace Study Findings Haworth’s research team surveyed North American companies to learn more about the landscape of hybrid work as companies adjust to this new normal.

The Haworth DesignLab has brought together artists and on experimental ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn how we're working with unconventional sources to inspire the of :

DesignLab: Inspiring the Future of Workspace Design Haworth’s DesignLab featured artists who collaborated on innovative designs inspired by modern office spaces.

spaces have undergone significant changes as organizations position them at the center of — a place that supports connection, , and all the ways people get things done. Read how the office is part of an integrated ecosystem:

From Hybrid Working to Working Fluidly: Work from Anywhere Learn more about hybrid working and creating a fluid workplace ecosystem with work from home advantages, as well as office and third spaces.

It's important to create a that supports hybrid work to keep people engaged. The reinforces , cultivates , and instills a sense of . Read how LPAS Architecture + Design reimagined its Sacramento headquarters into a destination for .

Creating an Inspiring Workplace Destination See how an architecture firm created a modern, collaborative workplace designed for hybrid work in an industrial building.

Biophilic suggests that people have an innate connection to plants, sunlight, water, and other . Not only do they make people feel better, but they can also us and help us think differently.

Biophilic Design Features for Creativity and Problem Solving Biophilic design elements like natural light and sounds, as well as plants and natural shapes, can improve creativity and problem-solving in the workplace.

Acoustic distractions, interruptions, and interference can impact focus at the office. Haworth’s Christine Gritter examines why we can get distracted from , and how organizations can reduce the impact of in the .

Can’t Focus at Work? The workplace can be a great location for collaboration, but focus work may be more difficult there. Reducing acoustic distractions, interruptions, and interference can help.

Mobility matters. That means companies need policies, physical , and tools that enable to where, when, and how they perform best. Download our guide to see how work is changing in favor of models that enable people to perform their best:

Hybrid Work/Work Mobility Find all resources related to worker mobility, an organization’s policies to support work where, when, and how people work best.

Noise is the number 1 problem at . Learn how ambient has grown in the modern world and how it has become such a big part of our daily lives.

A Story of Noise In this special feature on acoustics, Carole Crosnier begins by examining the origins of the acoustics issue from a bird’s eye view. In Part II, Alex Przybyla summarises how today’s rating systems approach acoustics as part of a certifiably healthy workplace.

The role of belonging goes beyond the individual. People who feel they belong tend to contribute more across their campus experience. Haworth outlined how to create campuses that help .

3 Dimensions That Heighten Belonging in Higher Ed Discover Haworth research and insights from a panel of educators that outlines how to create campuses that contribute to students’ sense of belonging.