I’ve talked before about how HOK is committed to continuing education, and also about the company’s commitment to health (on thegreenworkplace.com).  Yesterday, the DC office tied the two together with a fabulous presentation by Steelcase: the movement toward wellness in the workplace. 

This presentation was not your typical lecture on traditional ergonomics (monitor height, seat position, etc)….it went quite a bit further and discussed how wellness in the office relies on a combination of human resources policies and facility management solutions (good furniture!). 

The presenters discussed how movement is a critical element for the body and mind, and also for collaboration.  Movement keeps us refreshed, focused, and energized…and we need our workspaces …