Customer Gewobag Location Berlin, Germany Employees 745 Industry Real estate Project Introduction of a new office space concept Featured product Learn More HX Monitor Arm
The Berlin housing association Gewobag is one of the largest property companies in Germany. The company decided to transform its headquarters in the Berlin-Mitte district into an innovative “workplace of the future”. Employee requirements were determined in collaboration with the works council and by considering feedback from focus group surveys. The emphasis was on flexibility, communication, interpersonal contact, concentration and relaxation. The aim was to create a working environment where everyone feels comfortable—employees should be able to decide where and how they want to work in the office.In the current emergency department, clinicians roll mobile medical carts between rooms or return to a central desk space to complete electronic patient records (EPR). This creates extra steps for clinicians and reduces time spent with patients. With the new design, they needed a workstation that could: “The technology also supports creative collaboration because you can exchange ideas with colleagues more spontaneously, even in hybrid form.” ~ Ariana KinneyProject Manager The implementation involved a pilot phase on the fifth floor, which served as the “workplace of the future”. A variety of working options were available there, with the opportunity for employees to choose different workstations. The company selected monitor arms from Ergotron for the fully equipped workstation desks. The HX Monitor Arm was compatible with the 38-inch monitors, while also meeting the specific technical desk requirements. Project manager Ariana Kinney explains: “Flexibility and ease of use were key criteria for us when selecting the monitor arms. The collaboration with Ergotron offered the best solution to meet the equipment requirements for the workstations.” Feedback from employees was consistently positive, and survey results confirmed approval of the new technological solutions. Following the successful pilot phase, this new work concept was rolled out throughout the company. The flexible workplace design and ergonomic equipment have proven their worth and employees are actively making the most of the new opportunities available to them. The new working areas can now be customised and adapted according to the situation and employee preference. This approach promotes an active workplace design that puts people at the centre and supports employees with flexible working. When choosing the equipment, the focus was on excellent quality and corresponding durability. Ariana Kinney emphasises: “The BIFMA Level 2 certification and the ten-year guarantee for Ergotron monitor mounts meet our aspiration for sustainable office design.” The project, which received the HR Excellence Award 2022 in the New Work category, illustrates the transformation process that achieved a modern, adaptable working environment for a municipal company in Berlin. The collaboration with Ergotron played a crucial role in ensuring that workstations meet employees’ ergonomic requirements in every regard. About Gewobag With over 74,000 apartments and more than 130,000 tenants, Gewobag is one of the largest property companies in Berlin and in Germany. By 2030, the state-owned housing company wants to expand its stock by around 10,000 apartments through new construction. View printable version HX Desk Monitor Arm Learn More
“The technology also supports creative collaboration because you can exchange ideas with colleagues more spontaneously, even in hybrid form.” ~ Ariana KinneyProject Manager
Customer L’Oréal Industry Workspace Location Madrid and Lisbon Employees 85,000 globally, 2,046 in Spain and Portugal Project New headquarters Featured product Learn More LX Desk Monitor Arm
L’Oréal, one of the top global beauty companies, opened new headquarters locations in Madrid and Lisbon with a focus on creating unique employee-focused work environments. In Madrid, the 20,000-square-meter building with a capacity for more than 2,046 employees is in the heart of MADBit, a new innovation district. They channeled that spirit of innovation in the office design with designated areas following three key themes: Go Flex, Go Tech and Go Well. Within this work ecosystem, each space adapts to specific employee needs and activities. Employees can choose the best place for their work versus adjusting their environment for the task. L’Oréal designed the new headquarters to meet top environmental sustainability and employee well-being designations, including the LEED® Platinum certification and the WELL Building Standard™. Selecting a like-mind partner to outfit their space was critical. Ergotron’s sustainability initiatives aligned closely with L’Oréal’s goals, including: Products comply with all international environmental regulations related to design, manufacturing and packaging More than 90% of all potential waste is recycled, reused or composted Many products use sustainable packaging that’s easily recyclable or compostable BIFMA LEVEL® 2 certification shows that many furniture products meet sustainability standards L’Oréal chose to work with Ergotron to help promote employee well-being and efficiency. They selected the LX Desk Monitor Arm for the new workstations to provide full monitor movement, easy adjustment and improved ergonomics. By enabling comfortable postures and flexibility, L’Oréal supports employee health and adaptability to new work formats. Employees can customize their workstations easily throughout the day and switch between work areas without sacrificing a personalized, ergonomic fit. View printable version LX Desk Monitor Arm Learn More
Customer Banque Populaire Rives de Paris Location Paris, France Employees 850 Workstations 700 Project Relocation of headquarters and implementation of flexible office model Featured products View All TRACE™ Single and Dual Monitor Mounts
At a time when many employees have become accustomed to working from home, employers are recognizing the importance of providing modern and ergonomic spaces adapted to new ways of working. Banque Populaire Rives de Paris, a 100+ year-old banking cooperative with more than 9.5 million customers throughout France, has established a model to follow for other companies transitioning to flexible office models. After successfully implementing hybrid working arrangements during Covid, Banque Populaire Rives de Paris saw an opportunity to implement both flexible office and ergonomic principles into the design of their new headquarters location – a 16,000 square-meter building steeped in history that had hosted iconic companies including Air France and Le Monde. “We were looking for truly ergonomic monitor mounts that would prove durable over time and be able to evolve with our technology. The Ergotron TRACE Monitor Mounts are the ideal solution for our flexible office environment and workstations that adapt to the different needs and morphologies of employees.” ~ Xavier GuisepponeIT Solutions Project Expert for Banque Populaires Rives de Paris While the project was initiated as a move to a new headquarters building, it also represented a complete transformation of Banque Populaire’s working environment. The transition to a more flexible office model required the collaboration of all the company’s departments to select ergonomic equipment capable of adapting to all employees. A working group made up of employees, ergonomists, managers and leadership was established to set expectations and trial products including desks, work chairs, and monitor mounts. In the monitor mount category, the working group tested various solutions for ease of movement, simplicity and speed of installation, and stability. The monitor mounts had to be adaptable enough to adjust to the wide variety of workstations the company was planning to deploy for the new space, including solo bench type workstations, fixed-height and adjustable desks, canopy type workstations, and manager-level spaces. As a result, Ergotron TRACE™ Single and Dual Monitor Mounts were selected to provide a truly ergonomic environment that could adapt to the individual worker’s needs for all 700 workstations. “We were looking for truly ergonomic monitor mounts that would prove durable over time and be able to evolve with our technology,” said Xavier Guiseppone, IT Solutions Project Expert for Banque Populaires Rives de Paris. “The Ergotron TRACE Monitor Mounts are the ideal solution for our flexible office environment and workstations that adapt to the different needs and morphologies of employees.” Already certified Lucie 26000 for its commitment to environmental protection and working conditions, the cooperative and regional bank is aiming for additional HQE Sustainable Building, Breeam and Osmoz certifications to comply with the requirements of its CSR policy. View printable version TRACE Single Monitor Mount Learn More
“We were looking for truly ergonomic monitor mounts that would prove durable over time and be able to evolve with our technology. The Ergotron TRACE Monitor Mounts are the ideal solution for our flexible office environment and workstations that adapt to the different needs and morphologies of employees.” ~ Xavier GuisepponeIT Solutions Project Expert for Banque Populaires Rives de Paris