MILLERKNOLL DESIGN WITH IMPACT
WHAT IS DESIGN WITH IMPACT?
It’s no secret the workplace is changing. Let’s talk about what MillerKnoll is doing about it.
What if the workplace was refocused on what people need for the ways we work today? Welcome to Design with Impact, a springboard for uncovering the purpose of your place. MillerKnoll’s approach focuses on enhancing wellbeing, fostering connection, and navigating change. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the workplace. Design with Impact addresses the human needs of employees to improve their wellbeing, fosters a sense of community and connection, and helps organizations navigate, prepare, and design for change.
MORE THAN JUST BEING TOGETHER
A survey by the Future Forum Pulse shows 85% of employees want the option to come to a physical office to feel more focused and connected. But it’s about more than just a location. The workplace needs to provide space created to meet employees' needs." Or: "The workplace needs to provide spaces that prioritize employees' needs.
Physical connection can be influenced in a variety of ways. Open floor plans, communal workspaces, and comfortable breakout areas promote physical proximity and interaction among employees. Seamless integration of technology facilitates real-time communication and collaboration, bridging geographical gaps in today's distributed workforce. Lastly, providing accessible spaces for all employees ensures that everyone feels connected and included in the workplace.
THE PURPOSE OF YOUR PLACE
Three opportunities for impact emerged from MillerKnoll’s ongoing research and discussions with clients about their most pressing needs: wellbeing, connection, and change. Let’s work together to understand these opportunities within your organization and uncover the purpose of your place.
WELLBEING
A business can only thrive when its employees are thriving. Learn how Design with Impact can support employee wellbeing by improving physical, psychological, and social experiences.
CONNECTION
Discover how Design with Impact can prepare workplaces to facilitate the types of rich, interpersonal connections between colleagues—both in-person and remote—that add up to a shared sense of purpose.
CHANGE
While organizations must change to succeed, the uncertainty that comes with constant change can feel unsettling. Find out how flexible work environments can help people get comfortable with change.
The new MillerKnoll Design with Impact site is your destination for research and insights on the future of the workplace. Dive in to learn how the Design with Impact framework can support employee wellbeing, foster connection, and equip your team to embrace change.