Workers today are collaborative, mobile, and constantly shifting between focused and group work. Benching can be an ideal solution for these dynamic workstyles, supporting individuals and teams, functional groups, or a mix of workers with varying levels of mobility and collaboration. The key is to match the right benching application with workers and their workstyles. That’s why FrameOne offers a range of component choices and tools to create the right benching solution.

FrameOne benching
• uses precious space efficiently
• supports both collaborative and individual work
• provides the right fit for both dedicated and shared workspaces
• offers integrated work tools, lighting, storage, and connections

Right fit, right performance

Steelcase Workspace Futures research team conducted a global research project on benching and discovered that traditional benching takes a one-size-fits-all approach. Our research found workplaces today must support the varying workstyles of individuals and groups.

Nomads are highly mobile, often looking for a convenient place to work. They appreciate storage for multiple mobile tools and easy access to power and data.

Residents own the space and do focused work. They need a higher level of privacy and storage, as well as ready technology support. Adjust boundaries and privacy with screens, worktools, and storage components.

Project teams are highly collaborative and come together to work through the duration of a project. They need a space that expands and contracts simply.

Functional groups own the space and are highly collaborative. They benefit from a dedicated workspace that includes worktools, storage and privacy elements.

For more information about the research conducted, please review the Benching white paper.

Planning Ideas offers a range of Steelcase products to create benching solutions and are organized according to the four user profiles.

Benching CEU Course pending