More Than a Chair

Is This the End of the Office?

As the pandemic and stay at home orders have left offices empty—it has many people asking if our days in the office are over?  This conversation isn’t new—technology and demands for flexible work life have had many Americans working remotely for years- but this sudden and drastic change connected to the Coronavirus has re-ignited the questions around if offices are a necessary part of business. To get some perspective we have Matt Waggoner, Managing Director at JLL in Indianapolis. Matt leads a tenant representation advisory team partnering with organizations to create and execute a real estate strategy to retain and attract top talent. Also, joining us is Mary Beth Oakes, CEO of Business Furniture + Choreo to help explain the long term impacts of remote work and why just because we can, doesn't mean we should. 

To Mask or Not to Mask. How Will We Return to the Workplace?

To mask or not to mask... that is the question. As our communities and businesses slowly phase into a re-opening, many are asking about the importance of wearing masks. Some leaders are "recommending" masks while others are "mandating", leaving us trying to determine what's right and best to keep employees safe. So to get the facts we've brought in the experts, Dr. Robin Ledyard, Chief Medical Officer and Indianapolis region physician executive for Community Health Network and Mary Beth Oakes, CEO of Business Furniture + Choreo to see how we can get back to work while keeping safety top of mind. 

Designing for Distance

Social distancing. Six feet apart. What does it mean for the future of workspaces?  We are discussing how we'll design for distance with Parallel Design Group's Studio Director and Senior Interior Designer, Kaitlyn Barrett.  Join Business Furniture + Choreo, Director of Audience Development, Hannah Freiherr, as we find out how collaboration and social distancing can co-exist in this new world. 

Navigating What’s Next

As we navigate this new world, new normal, and new mindset, we are all asking, ‘What’s Next?’ Join Business Furniture + Choreo CEO, Mary Beth Oakes and Choreo's Senior Workplace Strategy Consultant, Rita Schaefer, as we discuss the change curve and how to approach the changes to the workplace with a plan and purpose. 

Longing for Connection: Planning for the Post-Pandemic Workplace

Join Mary Beth Oakes, CEO of Business Furniture + Choreo and Bryan Brenner, CEO of First Person Advisors as we start planning for a post-pandemic workplace. How will we return to the office? Will remote work no longer be considered a perk? How can we start to move past the shock of stay in place orders and start embracing new habits?