Blog Archives - a3 Workplace Strategies

Mar 18 2021

2021 Workplace Forecast: Disruptive Changes Caused by the Pandemic May Last Forever, But Organizations Can Find Silver Linings for the Workplace

Q&A with Robin Weckesser, CEO, a3 Workplace Strategies What are the lasting effects as well as silver linings for workplaces as the pandemic lingers? The workplace has been evolving for decades, but we didn’t anticipate the ravaging effects of COVID-19, which have dramatically accelerated the rate of...

Aug 27 2020

Is All Well at Work? Revisiting Wellness and Workplace Design as We Return to the “Next Normal”

Blog, COVID Commentary, Newsroom

by a3 Workplace Strategies

By Robin Weckesser, CEO, a3 Workplace Strategies San Jose, August 2020---Even well before the coronavirus outbreak, organizations started to appreciate the importance of wellness programs in their workplace. Today, of course, there are new guidelines for office safety and wellness as workers in the Bay Area...

Aug 25 2020

Real Perspectives Podcast with Robin

Blog, Interviews

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Jul 29 2020

Slowly Returning to Work and Still Working from Home

Blog, COVID Commentary, Newsroom

by a3 Workplace Strategies

Unprecedented times call for unprecedented solutions. And today, employers and workers have an extraordinary opportunity to define the “next normal” in designing safer workplaces for those returning to the office while also enabling more efficient remote environments for those continuing to work from home. Going Back...

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Jul 29 2020

Returning to Work – and Preparing for “New Normal”: Going Back and Moving Forward

Blog, COVID Commentary, Newsroom

by a3 Workplace Strategies

In the Bay Area, the government is lifting some back-to-work restrictions. But while 47 states are returning to work at least partially, California Governor Newsom’s shelter in place order still applies to most area businesses. During this time, employers are making plans to re-enter the...

Jul 29 2020

Helping Those on the Front Lines

Blog, COVID Commentary, Newsroom

by a3 Workplace Strategies

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...

Apr 07 2020

A Message to Our Valued Clients and Colleagues

Blog, COVID Commentary, Newsroom

by a3 Workplace Strategies

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...

Nov 04 2016

Open Office: Can It Work for You?

Blog

by a3 Workplace Strategies

How Can Open Workplaces Work for You? Skype, Palo Alto, CA The open office continues to be a hot topic, with understandable concerns about privacy and entitlement. Will this concept work for you? The fact is that an open office isn’t an open-and-closed proposition. Usually, a...

Aug 30 2016

Changing Your Workplace? Make It Work with a Change Management Plan

Blog

by a3 Workplace Strategies

Change management isn’t new, but today’s office dynamics are. To drive innovation and attract and retain top talent, companies are seeking creative, “cool” workplace solutions that offer a variety of amenities and the latest technology. Open offices continue to be the dominate choice for many...