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At Kimball International, we know culture can make or break our sense of belonging. It’s no wonder Ferndale’s taproom redesign translated their values and 100% of employees reported they felt they could be themselves at work. But how do we translate the welcoming atmosphere of craft breweries to the workplace? We share the findings of our latest behavioral study conducted with Arigami that ties belonging, culture, and furniture together through the lens of neuroscience. Turns out furniture has a lot to do with belonging!
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I think countrywide, where there has been such a great focus and emphasis on inclusivity and on other kinds of new parameters, if you will, on inclusion and diversity, but people seem to lack a sense of belonging at work.
ARI PERALTA, SENSORY DESIGNER AND NEUROSCIENTIST
Host and Guests in this Episode
Host: Kaelynn Reid
As a Certified Design Futurist and the Host of Kimball International’s Alternative Design podcast, Kaelynn encourages designers to make creative decisions today for a more promising human experience tomorrow.
Guest: Ari Peralta
Sensory Designer and Neuroscientist
Guest: Dayne Bartscht
Founder of Eastern Market Brewing Co.
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