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Bringing Brands To Work
It’s a branded world. Check out the business section of any bookstore, and the number of titles about “brand” abound. From pop singers to mom & pop shops, everyone is thinking about how to develop a strong brand that delivers results. Brands are an external expression of an internal culture, so developing a culture that supports the brand intent is critical. Enter the workplace, the theater where the drama of culture and brand is played out. This issue of Steelcase's 360 report explores how the workplace can influence brand, what leading designers are saying about brand and space, and some of the latest trends about brand and culture. Click here to read the full article.

Walkstation - Bringing Healthy Habits to the Workplace
Obesity is a prevalent issue in today’s society and a concern for businesses as it is driving up healthcare costs and driving down worker productivity.  Dr. Levine’s proprietary N.E.A.T. research suggests that increased physical activity among sedentary workers may benefit the workplace environment and increase the overall health, focus and productivity of a workforce that is typically desk-based. Designed to encourage more movement by walking slowly at work, Dr. Levine estimates that users of the Walkstation have the potential to increase energy expenditure by 100 calories per hour when walking at a 1 mph rate.

Trends in Healthcare
Are you looking for more information on the key issues affecting healthcare environments today? If so, read the current issue of the Nurture Report or subscribe to receive free quarterly issues electronically.

Coalesse Introduces Joel Lounge Chair
Joel, a fresh alternative for a broad range of live/ work settings, is scaled to maximize real estate for both lobby and collaborative settings. Joel's design details foster craft and uniqueness in a classic form. With an auto return swivel base that creates a uniform space, Joel functions beautifully as a guest chair as well. To learn more about Joel and the Coalesse family of products, click here.

The Future of Work - by Time Magazine
Ten years ago, Facebook didn't exist. Ten years before that, we didn't have the Web. So who knows what jobs will be born a decade from now? Though unemployment is at a 25‑year high, work will eventually return. But it won't look the same. No one is going to pay you just to show up. We will see a more flexible, more freelance, more collaborative and far less secure work world. It will be run by a generation with new values — and women will increasingly be at the controls. Here are 10 ways your job will change.