During these difficult times, it's natural to feel frustrated and isolated. But there are ways for us to connect and work together to stay strong. At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, a3 Workplace Strategies partnered with Reverence Catering in Los Gatos. We delivered 150 delicious...
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From Robin Weckesser, CEO, a3 Workplace Strategies As we all deal with the challenges posed by the coronavirus, we at a3 hope that you, your families, and professional colleagues stay strong and well. Certainly, COVID-19 has affected all facets of our lives, and there are many...
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Registry Article Shares Insight from a3 Workplace Strategies’ Robin Weckesser Over the last decade, there has been a dramatic transformation of the workplace. Cubes with high walls and private offices with minimal glass are often being replaced with an open environment and a variety of work...
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What’s in a Name? Customer Briefing Centers (CBC’s)—also known as Executive Briefing Centers and Customer Experience Centers--have become a critical component in the development of the workplace. They set the tone for customers, guests, employees, and candidates. They are the essential “welcome mats” to the workplace...
Read MoreUsing the workplace as a tool to attract and retain talent while enhancing the bottom line continues to be major focus in the Bay Area. In fact, workplace transformation is a major trend throughout the country. Planning the design of your workplace involves many choices...
Read MoreAs corporate America deals with changing dynamics in the economy and at the workplace, many challenges exist, including site selection, lease negotiation, space planning, and construction. But today’s greatest underlying challenge may be the need for the workplace to promote the recruitment of top talent...
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By Robin Weckesser, President, a3 Workplace Strategies Recent studies have workplaces stirring again about an ongoing, controversial topic: Open or closed offices? What works best? Well, we think it’s time to revisit what we’ve been saying for years: One size doesn’t fit all, and it’s not an...
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By Robin Weckesser and Bob Garcia It is critical to engage the right specialists to customize solutions, mitigate risks, and optimize value, since hundreds of thousands of dollars lie in the balance. SAN FRANCISCO—In the Bay Area and beyond, companies are realizing that the workplace environment can...
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It’s tough enough just to get people to embrace change and face the fear of the unknown. But dealing effectively with “pushback” can make or break a workplace transformation. Over the last 10 years, we have witnessed a dramatic transformation of the workplace. This transformation continues,...
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The times—and office environments—are a-changin’ Over the last 10 years, we have witnessed a dramatic transformation of the workplace. This transformation continues, as cubes with high walls and private offices with minimal glass are often being replaced with an open environment and a variety of work...
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