The Receptionist

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

percent: millions of people lost their jobs, countless businesses closed their doors, and supply chain disruptions caused havoc for manufacturers and consumers alike. Note: it wouldn’t hurt to get a little more creative with the names of these major economic events.) In just one year, the economy shrank by 3.5

Healthcare 241

Healthcare Manufacturing Mailing Supplies 241

Success

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Creativity, it seems, blesses only a few. This is the basis for creativity—linking seemingly unrelated ideas, concepts or thoughts,” Ramachandran says. Gerard Puccio, department chair and professor at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College in New York, says creativity is a survival skill.

Creativity 125

Creativity Problem-Solving Manufacturing Computer 125

All Work

JUNE 2, 2024

What will it mean to be part of a multi-disciplinary practice or an ecosystem of manufacturers? New Tech Now Embracing emerging tech is an important subtopic as the industry navigates how AI and a burgeoning category of other tech tools can enhance creativity. What new disciplines will be defined by new ways of practicing?

Manufacturing 279

Manufacturing Technology Creativity Leadership 279

Success

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As a manufacturer of rugged outdoor footwear, apparel and accessories, Timberland sets a great example of how to attract employees and protect the environment while maintaining a profitable company. Timberland’s commitment to CSR starts at the top and is supported by every employee.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Customer Service Teamwork Cleaning 98

Work Life

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While many companies are making headlines by calling employees back to the office with blanket mandates, we’ve pioneered a different path forward at Organic Valley with a more dynamic and creative approach that is proving beneficial to our employees and our business. This approach leverages digital communication and collaboration tools.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Flexibility Flexibility Software 98

All Work

MARCH 6, 2024

Offices date back hundreds of years and were made for writers, record-keepers, and scribes who needed a place away from the noise and dirt of shop floor manufacturing. Let’s consider micro-level responses as well, and deconstruct the office to create greater value within its resources.

Office Layout 301

Office Layout Technology Maintenance Manufacturing 301

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 20, 2024

When automation began infiltrating manufacturing in the 19th century, there was widespread fear that it would render human labour obsolete. Generative AI, with its staggering potential to revolutionise creative workflows, is the latest disruptor in our modern world.

Creativity 78

Creativity Manufacturing Technology Equipment 78

All Work

APRIL 8, 2021

In fact, we have already seen a handful of office furniture manufacturers pivot to direct-to-consumer marketplaces. Ensuring this science is represented in new design strategies poses a great opportunity to increase employee engagement and enhance creativity at a time when people need it most. 1900 K Street Repositioning.

Flexibility 307

Flexibility Flexibility Technology Controlling 307

McKensey

MARCH 5, 2024

Generative AI tools can shorten physical product design life cycles significantly and spark innovation, but the knowledge and discretion of design experts are necessary to mitigate potential pitfalls.

Creativity 145

Creativity Manufacturing 145

All Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Work Design Magazine advocates for innovation and creativity in our industry. We reached out to some of our favorite manufacturers to learn more about why their custom capabilities are a great resource for the design community. And in the past, working with a custom manufacturer has been intimidating, time consuming and expensive.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Cubicle Creativity Supplies 130

Success

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Evans recalled one career professional, a mid-level business development manager for a small manufacturing company, who was offered the option of continuing to work fully remote or to transition to a hybrid role and spend three days a week in the office. Evans, a workplace expert, bestselling author and TEDx curator in San Diego.

Promotion 98

Promotion Prioritization Manufacturing Flexibility 98

McKensey

APRIL 9, 2024

US manufacturing and construction face a hiring crunch for skilled workers such as carpenters, electricians, welders, and plumbers. A few creative actions can help overcome gaps and boost performance.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Construction Creativity 105

All Work

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Will the manufacturer recycle it for you when you no longer need it, for instance? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Creative Works (@creativeworks.space). .” There’s no reason why developers can’t reuse and recycle Cat A design materials, argued Fawzy. Designing a sustainable WFH experience.

Construction 274

Construction Flexibility Flexibility Technology 274

Workplace Insight

APRIL 28, 2025

Bringing together some of the most creative minds in architecture, design, occupier strategy and sustainability, the Amsterdam edition will focus on how to create more effective, inspiring, and future-proof workspaces.

Mailing 52

Mailing Manufacturing Creativity Planning 52

Office Snapshots

APRIL 9, 2024

mHUB is the nation’s leading hardtech and manufacturing innovation center. The nonprofit organization offers membership options, runs accelerator programs, and provides research and development services to ensure the manufacturing industry continues to accelerate, grow, and thrive.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Teamwork Construction Flexibility 98

Office Snapshots

MAY 12, 2025

Located in the citys burgeoning manufacturing district, this new workplace reflects the companys energetic, inclusive culture while heralding a tech-centered brand. Dynamic and strategic, Moroch is a Dallas-based marketing firm, noted for its tech-forward approach to developing media-savvy, stakeholder-informed solutions.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Flexibility Flexibility Technology 52

Office Snapshots

JANUARY 17, 2024

Initially the brief was very traditional in scope, but through a collaborative approach with the client, Habit Action were able to present ideas and creative solutions to transform their space from being just an office, to a beautiful people-centric hub for staff and clients alike.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Catering Creativity 105

Office Snapshots

JULY 22, 2024

Great design requires inspiration, challenges, creativity, and dedication to the craft. Strong use of natural walnut and real stone provides a classic appeal while curved-glass technologies by DIRTT showcased modern manufacturing capabilities. Our design team responded with a mix of retro, modern, and some serious fun.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Construction Consulting Project Management 105

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Like all Bisley products, Outline is manufactured at the company’s factory in Newport, South Wales. Its frames work to meet individual needs, encouraging productivity to flourish in a creative and adaptable workspace. In addition, over 50 fabric finishes from the Camira Blazer range are available for the optional fabric back panels.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Creativity Flexibility Flexibility 98

Work Life

JUNE 7, 2024

But you’ll get a different perspective if you dig deeper into the data, especially the figures showing how many jobs were created in government and in manufacturing. What’s more, the data shows that zero manufacturing jobs were created in March. Too many jobs were created in government, and too few in manufacturing.

Finance 98

Finance Reporting Payroll Manufacturing 98

Office Snapshots

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The showroom features a variety of ancillary furniture groupings, showcasing the diverse range of products and manufacturers represented by Prevolv. Additionally, the showroom furniture serves as dynamic collaboration space for Prevolv employees, fostering daily interaction and creativity.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Construction Creativity Promotion 98

Office Snapshots

JUNE 24, 2024

With the move from a smaller 1,200 sqm office, the larger space also facilitated the integration of various operations under one roof, including the warehouse, manufacturing, dispatch, showroom, and office areas. It aimed to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation and create a dedicated area to showcase its products.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Construction Consulting Creativity 98

Office Snapshots

JULY 5, 2024

Wayzim Chengdu’s office is strategically located at Chengdu Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, a rapidly expanding hub for the high-tech and manufacturing industry. The color scheme, predominantly black, white, and grey, is accentuated with a vibrant orange, adding a touch of energy and creativity to the environment.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Sales Controlling Creativity 98

Success

JUNE 4, 2022

He has been involved in more than 100 experiments and studies assessing group creativity and group decision-making. Creativity is a “scare word,” cautions Rockey. When people hear the word creativity , they think of the arts and entertainment,” he says, but invention requires scientific and engineering creativity.

Creativity 122

Creativity Problem-Solving Cleaning Manufacturing 122

Workplace Insight

MAY 15, 2023

Frontline jobs are often done face-to-face or at a specific location, such as roles in hospitality, retail, health and social care, manufacturing and education. The new figures also show a consistent gap between the number of flexible workers on the lowest (>£20k) and highest (£50k+) salaries across frontline and non-frontline roles.

Flexibility 98

Flexibility Flexibility Manufacturing Salary 98

Office Snapshots

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The space was therefore designed using a more organic design with a strong presence of natural plants, which not only humanises it but also appeals to creativity in the various dynamics of use – both in terms of different ways of working and in terms of promoting multiple interactions and sharing.

Logistics 98

Logistics Transportation Manufacturing Construction 98

Success

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Find creative ways to meet your business goals. Those designers became ambassadors and manufacturers all at once, helping to grow the Oliver Peoples brand in Japan. No matter which industry you’re in, here are three actionable ways to stand out and create a legacy. It wasn’t ideal, but he was biding his time. The lesson?

Networking 125

Networking Manufacturing Purchasing Creativity 125

Success

MARCH 3, 2023

Alitzah & Brandon: With so many planner companies and new ones popping up each day, we have found that our in-house manufacturing is what sets Ivory Paper Co apart. We dance a lot at the Pink House—what we call our warehouse and manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio. What gives Ivory Paper Co planners a competitive edge?

Manufacturing 116

Manufacturing Supplies Purchasing Prioritization 116

Work Life

JANUARY 23, 2024

“Best Workplaces for Innovators allows our editors to identify organizations that most successfully encourage all their employees to be creative, to experiment, to invent.” ” Companies selected as Best Workplaces for Innovators will appear in the September 2024 issue of Fast Company magazine and on fastcompany.com.

Automotive 111

Automotive Transportation Manufacturing Computer 111

Office Snapshots

AUGUST 5, 2024

A generous kitchen reflects a work culture that values entertainment and social interaction as essential creative tools. Manufactured in Italy, the moveable walls have linen layered between sheets of glass to provide a scrim for privacy without obstructing the natural light.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Creativity 98

Office Snapshots

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Feltouch is a manufacturing and product development company specializing in PET felt with advanced fibre & non-woven textile technology. An impressive and bold architectural structure design was planned to create a three-dimensional effect with a repeating rhythm all over the space and display Feltouch products in a creative manner.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Creativity Flexibility Flexibility 98

Office Snapshots

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The program called for a truly hybrid workspace: office space for in-person and remote employees to touch down, drop in and meet and a manufacturing, testing and R+D area with regular team presence. The artwork represents employees’ creativity and personalities but also features the work they do in deep learning hardware and software.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Software Creativity Flexibility 98

Work Life

APRIL 8, 2024

New categories include Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Communications and Public Relations, Beauty and Fashion, and Manufacturing. With Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company aims to identify companies that have demonstrated a commitment to building the internal infrastructure to foster creative problem solving.

Problem-Solving 98

Problem-Solving Manufacturing Creativity Communication 98

Success

AUGUST 22, 2022

It’s an increasingly flexible, adaptable and creative proposition. As owner of the manufacturing firm InterTech Plastics, he knew about it all too well. He helped to design systems to make products cheaper to produce, enabling them to compete with Chinese manufacturers, while not sacrificing quality. It’s a clear win-win.

Automotive 106

Automotive Manufacturing Supplies Training 106

Office Snapshots

MAY 10, 2024

A leading manufacturer and exporter of readymade garments, Diksha Knitwears Pvt. These design elements come together to create a cohesive and inviting environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and productivity. The design scheme was planned to align with the client’s requirements and functional needs of the space.

Office Layout 98

Office Layout Manufacturing Prioritization Creativity 98

Workplace Insight

JANUARY 26, 2023

Organised in four zones, the stand will focus on key products which tell the story of Bisley’s wide-ranging expertise in designing and manufacturing office furniture solutions, at home and in the workplace.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Sales Creativity 98

Success

DECEMBER 15, 2022

It stifled creativity, led to employee burnout and, although still netting profits, limited the possibility of brand expansion. Think of entrepreneurship—unlimited creativity, trial and error, supportive friends—within the parameters of an organization. So what does intrapreneurship look like? Take the Plunge.

Problem-Solving 106

Problem-Solving Creativity Equipment Leadership 106