{"id":15017,"date":"2018-07-16T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ceo-na.com\/?p=15017"},"modified":"2018-07-18T21:26:13","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T21:26:13","slug":"new-kind-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/business\/innovation-business\/new-kind-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"A new kind of workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Microsoft has set up a pretty high bar when it comes to workplaces.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If you think you have already seen the most creative and out-of-the-box workplace, think again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft&#8217;s<\/a> 500-acre Redmond, Washington campus put\u00a0renowned builder Pete Nelson of the TV show \u201cTreehouse Masters\u201d up to the task to create a new kind of workplace And he did.<\/p>\n<p>The final result was a 12-feet-off-the-ground, technology packed treehouse that is empowering employees to work in new ways.<\/p>\n<p>Armed with charred-wood walls and a soaring ceiling with a round skylight that lets in a little bit of light, the new workplace has workers focused, delighted, and present, as the place allows them to absorb the environment and change the perception of their work and how they can get it done.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft&#8217;s long-term strategy includes envisioned connection to the environment while increasing opportunities for workers to collaborate\u2014all while maintaining the reliable connectivity of a traditional office.<\/p>\n<p>Packed with\u00a0electricity sources, Wi-Fi, tactile surfaces,\u00a0weatherproof benches, a rust-proof rocking chairs, an outdoor gas fireplace, and many other features.<\/p>\n<p>The treehouse brings a more human touch to the workplace, boosting more than we know confidence, productivity and confidence between work partners.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style 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class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-15018\" srcset=\"http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-500x333.jpg 500w, http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-580x387.jpg 580w, http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-15018'>\n\t\t\t\tEmployees focus and work in nature.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"\" data-caption=\"Creativity and relaxation flows better.\" href='http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/business\/innovation-business\/new-kind-workplace\/attachment\/2-2\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-15019\" srcset=\"http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-500x333.jpg 500w, http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-580x387.jpg 580w, http:\/\/servidor-mxigen1.com\/ceona-antiguo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-15019'>\n\t\t\t\tCreativity and relaxation flows better.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-rel=\"iLightbox[postimages]\" data-title=\"\" data-caption=\"Pete Nelson was in 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done.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h6>What if everyone had their workplace outside?<\/h6>\n<p>Outdoor exposure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/teacher-network\/2016\/apr\/29\/how-outdoor-learning-boost-pupil-development-wellbeing-live-chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">is linked people\u2019s well-being<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Being outside, according to the University of Washington, turns off stress response, which means you have lower cortisol levels, heart rate and blood pressure, boosting immune response,\u00a0feelings, creativity, and focus.<\/p>\n<p>As for <a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com.mx\/books?id=vKra3Wvb4KEC&amp;pg=PT57&amp;lpg=PT57&amp;dq=eva+selhub+aromatic+chemicals+cognition&amp;source=bl&amp;ots=dVF0mrDfdX&amp;sig=XBV3LyTXpUie2kCytrMdhwxwhY0&amp;hl=es&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwit3ZzIo_vWAhUp64MKHeo3DeMQ6AEILDAA#v=onepage&amp;q=eva%20selhub%20aromatic%20chemicals%20cognition&amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr.\u00a0Eva Selhub<\/a>, an internationally recognized resiliency expert, physician, and author, she writes:<em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/hhwb\/Thm_Mental.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cTrees and plants secrete aromatic chemicals that impact our cognition, mental state, and even our immunity&#8221;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft workers are getting things done in a different way, and having nature as your backyard\u00a0\u2013literally\u2013 can make you be more productive and present, as it is the only thing we really have.<\/p>\n<p>Would you work in a treehouse?<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VdL-6VlaPls?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has set up a pretty high bar when it  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