In an era in which the boundaries between work and private life are becoming increasingly blurred, close relationships at work are becoming more and more important. The term ‘workplace bestie’ describes a special friendship in the professional environment that goes far beyond the fleeting exchanges during a coffee break. These are colleagues who not only understand the challenges of everyday working life, but often make this stressful environment more human and pleasant. But what factors favour such relationships? In addition to personal openness, the working environment plays a central role.

The question of whether we should go to the office or work from home comes up time and again. However, there is no clear answer, as both have their advantages and disadvantages. Exactly what these are, and how they affect our work and our lives, depends very much on individual preferences and circumstances.

In an increasingly digitalised working world, expertise in the use of tools such as Microsoft 365 is becoming more and more important. Florian Sandmann-Reetz, an experienced trainer and expert in this field, gives us exciting insights into his work and his view of the future of the world of work in an interview.

The role of work in each individual's life is a highly personalised matter, but since the pandemic and the generational shift in recent years, there has been a noticeable change.

The spread of hybrid working models not only marks an adaptation to current challenges, but also signals a profound shift towards a hybrid society. This ‘post-creative’ society is aware of the fact that the boundaries between real and fake, public and private, physical and virtual, analogue and digital are becoming increasingly blurred. This ambivalence characterises not only the way we work, but also our entire way of life.

Anyone currently visiting the Sedus site in Dogern is greeted by a beautiful meadow of flowers. But where did the idea come from to beautify the Sedus HQ, near the Black Forest, in this way?

At a time when flexible working models and hybrid solutions are becoming increasingly important, Judith Daur has developed the se:flair swivel chair for Sedus, which is designed for both the office and the home office. This piece of furniture embodies a successful combination of ergonomic comfort and aesthetic design that blends seamlessly into modern working environments.

Sedus is celebrating a very special anniversary in 2024: 25 years ago, in 1999, Sedus Stoll AG acquired a majority stake in office furniture manufacturer Klöber GmbH in Überlingen on Lake Constance. To mark the occasion, we interviewed Thomas Möller, CEO of Klöber GmbH.

How can offices be designed to be irresistibly attractive to employees? Sedus answered this question at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024, which took place last week (May 21 to 23). With the slogan, “Work and the City - the Temptation Office”, Sedus presented pioneering office solutions that combine flexibility, comfort and design.

How can offices be designed to be irresistibly attractive to employees? Sedus answered this question at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024, which took place last week (May 21 to 23). With the slogan, “Work and the City - the Temptation Office”, Sedus presented pioneering office solutions that combine flexibility, comfort and design.

At the end of August 2023, the employees of enercity moved to their new location in Hanover. In the new building, the energy service provider offers its employees optimal working conditions and an inspiring environment that promotes creativity and collaboration.

Colours, shapes and a feelgood factor: The interior trends for 2024 are about the tried and tested as well as the new.

Mental health problems among young people are on the rise. However, many do not find it easy to seek help and support. The hurdles that young people seem to have to overcome are often simply too high. The Berlin start-up "krisenchat" shows how digital services can help to start these vital conversations. Co-founder Melanie Eckert talks to us about how the platform makes a real difference for young people with its low-threshold access to professional help.

The Sedus LOOKBOOK shows how Europe's creatives are shaping the urban working landscape in a personal and versatile way.