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Intro to Work Culture

Instructor: Jaime Neely
Work Culture
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The working world is evolving at an unprecedented pace and creating an innovative work culture is becoming top priority for organizations all over the world. Trend Hunter's Chief Culture Officer, Jaime Neely, introduces the concept of company culture and outlines the ever-increasing connection between culture and a company's ability to innovate. To enable companies to focus in on their own team cultures, she introduces Trend Hunter's framework on the 4 Es of Modern Work Culture.

The framework is inspired by research gathered from tens of thousands of professionals all over the world who participated in Trend Hunter's Innovation Assessment. Jaime introduces how technology, a younger workforce, the prioritization of work-life balance and diversity are shaping the future of work.
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Daily Automation
Advanced robots are being used to automate simple to complex tasks
Trend - Robotics companies are launching advanced robots capable of automating tasks in the workplace and the home. These robots have dexterous limbs, precision accuracy, and reliable problem-solving skills. Businesses are using these to automate simple and menial to complex jobs in the workplace.
Workshop Question - How could your brand benefit from access to advanced robotic workers?
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AI-Enabled Walking Robots
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
At Tesla’s 2023 shareholders meeting, Elon Musk introduced the Optimus robot, signaling a shift from electric vehicles to robotics. This innovation isn’t just a concept; Tesla has... MORE
Bipedal Automation Robots
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
EVE is a humanoid robot that can perform various tasks similar to humans, such as opening doors, fetching objects, and monitoring security. EVE is developed by 1X Technologies, a Norwegian robotics... MORE
AI-Supported Humanoid Robots
AI-Supported Humanoid Robots
Fourier Has Unveiled the GR-1 Artificial Intelligence-Backed Robot
Fourier, a Shanghai-based venture firm, has unveiled its latest creation, the GR-1 humanoid robot, empowered by artificial intelligence. This thoughtfully designed robot is distinguished by its... MORE
Humanoid-Replicating Robots
Humanoid-Replicating Robots
Sanctuary AI Built a Fully-Functional Humanoid Robot to Automate Tasks
The ‘Phoenix’ is a humanoid general-purpose robot that can perform a wide range of work tasks in various industries. It is the sixth-generation robot developed by Sanctuary AI, a company... MORE
Neurodiverse Workplace
Companies are launching initiatives designed for neurodiverse workforces
Trend - Corporations are launching DEI programs and initiatives designed to support the careers and lives of neurodiverse employees. These programs ensure equality in hiring patterns, resource access, and worker compensation. These benefit businesses by improving employee satisfaction and retention.
Workshop Question - How could your brand ensure its DEI programs and initiatives make all potential employees feel welcome and supported?
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Workplace DEI Initiatives
Workplace DEI Initiatives
Motive Holds Demographics Review Sessions with Management
Motive, the fleet management platform formerly known as ‘KeepTruckin,’ publicized its proven diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Motive’s DEI system features seven... MORE
Career-Supporting Neurodiversity Initiatives
Career-Supporting Neurodiversity Initiatives
Deloitte is Committed to Helping All People Thrive
The Neurodiversity at Deloitte program is an initiative that aims to recruit, retain and nurture neurodivergent workers, such as those on the autism spectrum, who bring different and valuable ways... MORE
Neurodiversity-Focused DEI Initiatives
Neurodiversity-Focused DEI Initiatives
IBM's Neurodiversity Program Fosters Equal Opportunities
The Neurodiversity @ IBM program is an initiative that aims to create a more inclusive workplace for people who see, understand, and think about the world differently. The program started in 2015 as... MORE
Inclusive Hiring Initiatives
Inclusive Hiring Initiatives
Google Debuted a New Program to Hire More People with Autism
Google recently partnered with Stanford Neurodiversity Project to launch the Google Cloud Autism Career Program. The aim of the inclusive project is to hire more people with Autism in light of a... MORE
Agile Workplace
As more offices adopt a hybrid model more flexibility is needed
Trend - The post-pandemic workplace demands more flexibility than before. The average office worker knows how to be productive from home, making the idea of being in the office full-time harder to justify. Thus, hybrid workplaces are more common than ever; however, these come with a unique set of challenges that organizations in the industry aim to solve.
Workshop Question - How has your workplace culture changed, and how can you make these changes work to your advantage as an employer?
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Modular Hybrid Work Layouts
Modular Hybrid Work Layouts
Alki and Iratzoki Lizaso Create Zuzulu for the Modern Office Setting
Designs that address the contemporary state of office space, more specifically the hybrid work layout, have been the focus of many brands and designers in the industry. Zuzulu is yet another... MORE
Hybrid Office Management Platforms
Hybrid Office Management Platforms
The 'Tactic' Platform is for Flexible Workspaces
The workspace has undergone a dramatic shift over the past several years, so the ‘Tactic’ office management platform is positioned as a tool to help make the process of keeping things in... MORE
Hybrid Work Scheduling Apps
Hybrid Work Scheduling Apps
Condeco Launches a New Microsoft Teams App Dedicated to Hybrid Work
Condeco, a leading workplace scheduling platform, has announced the launch of a new app for Microsoft Teams. The brand-new app for Microsoft Teams, which is powered by the Condeco Microsoft 365... MORE
Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools
Hybrid Work-Focused Mapping Tools
ServiceNow Added Workplace Indoor Mapping to the Now Platform
‘ServiceNow,’ the Santa Clara-based software company, announced the ‘Workplace Indoor Mapping’ feature for hybrid work environments and retail locations. The feature was... MORE
Work Protest
Office workers are protesting mandated returns to the office
Trend - Having grown accustomed to working remotely for several months, office workers are increasingly protesting mandates that require workers to go back to the office. Workers are now quitting, organizing against such policies, and/or ignoring these policies and continuing to work from home.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better prioritize flexibility for its employees?
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Return-to-Office Protests
Return-to-Office Protests
European Central Bank Employees are Protesting Mandatory In-Office Work
Employees at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany have begun protesting return to office mandates, citing concerns surrounding CoViD-19 and its many variants. At the beginning of the... MORE
In-Office Worker Protests
In-Office Worker Protests
Goldman Sachs Employees Protest Full Return to Office Mandates
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon recently mandated a full five-day return to office schedule; however, on the day the giant office reopened its US office, nearly half of employees continued to work... MORE
Hybrid Work Protest Groups
Hybrid Work Protest Groups
Apple Employees Protest the Company's Return to Office Strategy
Back in April, Apple employees in the United States began finally returning to their offices, following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic and its corresponding lockdowns. Though the company... MORE
Employee Return-to-Office Protests
Employee Return-to-Office Protests
Hearst Employees Protest to the National Labor Relations Board
Hearst Magazine International, one of the largest publishers of magazine media across all platforms, recently enforced a mandatory return-to-office policy; however, many employees protested the... MORE
Reformed Routine
Social changes are influencing consumers to slow down and reassess their lives
Trend - More consumers in North America are adapting their priorities and routines to better align with their own happiness. This can involve consumers renouncing needlessly fast-paced lifestyles, quitting jobs in place of alternative opportunities, and generally focusing on their own happiness.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better align itself with its customers' or employees' values?
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Resignation-Themed Canned Cocktails
Resignation-Themed Canned Cocktails
F!VE Drinks Co Debuts New Drinks to Celebrate Those Quitting
Many are calling the current tumultuous employment landscape the “The Great Resignation” period and to celebrate, F!VE Drinks Co has launched two new ready-to-drink canned cocktail... MORE
Vegan-Friendly CBD Coffee Creamers
Vegan-Friendly CBD Coffee Creamers
Identity Launches New Flavors of CBD-Infused Coffee Additives
Identity, a health and wellness brand specializing in CBD-based products, has expanded its line of dairy-free, CBD-infused coffee creamers to include all-new flavors. The company intends to offer... MORE
Employee Resignations Campaigns
Employee Resignations Campaigns
Souldboost is Offering You $5,000 to Quit Your Job
PepsiCo’s Souldboost is offering $5,000 to quit your job and better your mental health. This ad targets individuals who feel restless and want to escape their current profession to explore new... MORE
Minimalist Mindful Journal Apps
Minimalist Mindful Journal Apps
'Boom Journal' Helps Change a Person's Energy and Attitude
The ‘Boom Journal’ mindful journal app is a digital solution for users looking to boost their energy and attitude in a simple yet effective way each day. The app works by enabling users... MORE
Fashionable Workwear
People with jobs that require physical labor are offered elevated clothing
Trend - Jobs that require physical labor and workers being on their feet all day, including nursing and construction, are increasingly being catered to by fashion brands. Elevated workwear helps employees stay both comfortable and fashionable.
Workshop Question - How could your brand better balance both function and design?
4.4
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Revolutionary Medical Workwear
Revolutionary Medical Workwear
Jaanuu’s Workwears are Contemporary and Fashionable
Through the end of June, 100 Jaanuu out-of-home advertisements, including extremely visible billboards, street-level digital pieces, and transit placements, can be seen around the Chicago... MORE
Vibrant Collaborative Street Workwear
Vibrant Collaborative Street Workwear
Supreme and Dickies Join Forces for Spring 2022
Supreme and Dickies work in collaboration on a collection for the Spring 2022 season full of design details that are true to both contributing efforts. The American workwear label infuses its... MORE
Storm-Ready Workwear Coats
Storm-Ready Workwear Coats
The Carhartt Storm Defender Loosefit Midweight Utility Jacket is Rugged
The Carhartt Storm Defender Loosefit Midweight Utility Jacket is an inclement weather-ready outwear style from the workwear brand focused on protection the wearer from heavy rain and more. The... MORE
Construction-Inspired Sweatpants
Construction-Inspired Sweatpants
TMS.SITE Introduces its New 3.0 Industrial Functional Sweatpants
TMS.SITE is an emerging performance workwear label that is based in Hong Kong—it recently unveiled the new 3.0 Industrial Functional Sweatpants for the season. Founder Mei Sze recently... MORE
WFH Design
Work-from-home products are designed with aesthetics in mind
Trend - Now that work-from-home setups have become the norm, many consumers have settled into this new lifestyle. Now, brands are offering functional but design-friendly pieces that help people settle in to their home offices in the long-term.
Workshop Question - Which of its customers' lifestyle changes will your business continue to adapt to?
7.7
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Freshness
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Multifunctional WFH Desks
Multifunctional WFH Desks
The Conceptual 'Layout' Desk Has a Multipurpose Design
The conceptual ‘Layout’ desk is a multifunctional furniture piece for the modern home to support professionals working from home who need to make the most of the available area in their... MORE
Practical Rotating Wall Desks
Practical Rotating Wall Desks
The 'Revolver' Wall-Mounted Desk by Joao Teixeira is Cleverly Formed
The work from home (WFH) boom has brought with it the need for ways to augment living spaces into productivity powerhouses, which is exactly what the ‘Revolver’ wall-mounted desk aims to... MORE
Creativity Enhancing WFH Products
Creativity Enhancing WFH Products
The 'Other Angles' Collection Includes a Range of Items
The ‘Other Angles’ collection has been created in partnership between Fiverr and the Bi-Rite Studio as a lineup of items that will help to enhance a space or spark creativity for those... MORE
Wall-Mounted Compact Workstations
Wall-Mounted Compact Workstations
The Sipario Workstation Solution Saves Space in Tight Apartments
The Sipario is a wall-mounted workstation for the modern home. Many folks switched to a work-from-home schedule throughout the pandemic, which comes with its own set of difficulties, including... MORE
Rave Resurgence
As pandemic restrictions continue to loosen, rave culture is surging
Trend - Rave culture is becoming more popular in everything from fashion and accessories, to nightclub experiences that take place virtually. This resurgence blends nostalgic themes with contemporary lifestyles.
Workshop Question - Which post-pandemic trends are most relevant to your brand and customers?
6.5
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Immersive VR Nightclubs
Immersive VR Nightclubs
Desperados and Elrow Recreated a German Club as a Virtual Experience
Beer brand Desperados teamed up with Elrow to recreate German club Bootshaus as a VR nightclub experience. The entire setup of the club has been faithfully recreated and by putting on a virtual... MORE
Retro Rave-Inspired Activewear
Retro Rave-Inspired Activewear
Dua Lipa and PUMA Debut Another Colorful 'Flutur' Collection
PUMA has reunited with Dua Lipa for another ‘Flutur’-themed collection, adding to the duo’s list of eye-catching silhouettes. The collection builds on the aesthetics of vintage rave culture,... MORE
Mythological Jewelry Lines
Mythological Jewelry Lines
Sita Abellan‘s Lilith Jewelry Just Added the DYSTOPIA 1993 Collection
Sita Abellan‘s Lilith jewelry line just expanded to include the new DYSTOPIA 1993 collection. Sita Abellan‘s jewelry line is inspired by Lilith – the first woman who came before Adam’s... MORE
Retro Rave-Inspired Streetwear
Retro Rave-Inspired Streetwear
Midnight Rave's New Collection Features Pieces by Dying in Kyoto
American streetwear label Midnight Studios has partnered with anime artist Dying in Kyoto to launch Midnight Rave’s newest apparel collection. The online-only Fall/Winter 2021 collection... MORE
Relaxed Workplace
As offices reopen post-pandemic more focus is placed on relaxation and wellness
Trend - Many consumers have been working from home over the pandemic, and have become accustomed to a level of relaxation and privacy. For some, this more relaxed environment is more conducive to productivity than the formal settings of the past. As offices reopen employers will need to be cognizant of this and provide more casual environments with low-sensory spaces.
Workshop Question - How can you arm yourself against the "anti-work" movement?
8.1
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Hybrid Office Desk Pods
Hybrid Office Desk Pods
The Microsoft Flowspace is Equipped with Automated Privacy Panels
The Microsoft Flowspace is a modular office pod. It creates a private working space to help employees escape distracting noise. As COVID-19 restrictions lift, the world is re-acclimatizing itself to... MORE
Hybrid Office Layouts
Hybrid Office Layouts
BuzziSpace Unveiled Hubs of Togetherness For Hybrid Office
BuzziSpace unveiled its Hubs of Togetherness theme as a solution for hybrid office spaces. As the workspace’s landscape is ever-changing, the brand envisioned a thoughtful and human-centric... MORE
Post-Pandemic Office Designs
Post-Pandemic Office Designs
Sella Arranges a Flexible Office for Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners
The post-pandemic office space is still in the making as many employers toy around with ideas like permanent remote work or more flexible, hybrid options that will allow individuals to have a better... MORE
Mobile Professional Workstation Systems
Mobile Professional Workstation Systems
The 'First Layer' Mobile Desk Divider Sets Up Anywhere
The conceptual ‘First Layer’ mobile desk divider is an all-in-one piece of equipment for professionals to use as a way to set up shop anywhere they go when looking to get some work done.... MORE
DEI Revamped
Employer inclusivity strategies must reach higher standards post-pandemic
Trend - As consumers continue re-prioritizing their lives post-pandemic, they crave a more clear sense of purpose in their work. One way to achieve this in the workplace is by offering a more comprehensive DEI strategy. Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become all the more important to consumers seeking ways to make the world a better place on a daily basis.
Workshop Question - What is your current DEI strategy, and how can it improve?
4.3
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Workplace DEI Initiatives
Workplace DEI Initiatives
Motive Holds Demographics Review Sessions with Management
Motive, the fleet management platform formerly known as ‘KeepTruckin,’ publicized its proven diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Motive’s DEI system features seven... MORE
Female Employment Support
Female Employment Support
The She-Covery Project Confronts Gendered Job Loss Amid COVID-19
The She-Covery Project looks at the disproportionate economic impact that the COVID-19 crisis is having on women. The project was led by Claudia Dessanti, a Senior Policy Analyst for the Ontario... MORE
Inclusive Employee Recruitment Initiatives
Inclusive Employee Recruitment Initiatives
The Body Shop Launched an Equitable Hiring Strategy
The Body Shop has unveiled its new strategic hiring plan for 2022. In an effort to remove the numerous barriers and hurdles that prevent many talented individuals from being employed - drug... MORE
Inclusive Hiring Initiatives
Inclusive Hiring Initiatives
Google Debuted a New Program to Hire More People with Autism
Google recently partnered with Stanford Neurodiversity Project to launch the Google Cloud Autism Career Program. The aim of the inclusive project is to hire more people with Autism in light of a... MORE