CEO de Knoll habla del diseño de la oficina contemporánea

The transcript discusses trends in the office and residential furniture markets, highlighting the increasing investment in workplace environments to attract and retain talent. It explores the balance between traditional office spaces and coworking environments, noting the influence of hospitality services. The conversation also touches on recruitment challenges, trade tariffs, and strategies for managing input costs and inflation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of workplace design in reflecting company culture and enhancing employee experience.

What percentage of the company's revenue is tied to the office sector?

• 70%

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

How are companies changing their office spaces to attract talent?

• Focusing solely on individual workspaces

• Eliminating social areas

• Investing in collaborative and meeting areas

• Reducing office size

What trend is influencing the design of corporate offices?

• Rise of coworking environments

• Decrease in hospitality services

• Focus on traditional office layouts

• Increased isolation of workers

What is one challenge the company faces despite not having trouble recruiting?

• High employee turnover

• Input costs and inflation

• Lack of skilled workers

• Decreasing demand for office furniture

How has the threat of steel tariffs affected the company?

• Increased use of imported steel

• No impact on the company

• Lowered overall consumption costs

• Raised overall consumption costs

What is the company's approach to managing pricing in a competitive industry?

• Reducing product quality

• Implementing lean initiatives

• Ignoring commodity inflation

• Frequent price increases

Which areas are providing a margin lift for the company?

• Imported steel products

• Residential furniture

• Social and collaborative areas

• Traditional office furniture