Humanscale Insights

The Health Crisis of Office Jobs: Why the Modern Office Has a Movement Problem

Following Humanscale CEO Bob King's appearance on the Modern Wisdom podcast, we take a closer look at two critical drivers of workplace wellbeing: designing for movement and choosing healthier mat...

From Food Labels to Furniture Labels: Why Food Babe Is Bringing Office Furniture Into the Wellness Conversation

Food Babe's recent newsletter shines a spotlight on these questions, helping bring material transparency into the mainstream wellness conversation and encouraging readers to think differently abou...

Stop the 2026 Fin Whale Hunt

This summer, up to 150 fin whales will be hunted and killed in the North Atlantic. The decision to allow it sits with one government minister in Reykjavík. There is still time to stop it.

What Do We Really Know About the Materials in Our Workspaces?

How much do we really know about the materials in the products we bring into our workplaces and homes? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), people spend approximately 90% of...

Advancing Material Health Through Transparency, Awareness, and Action with the Sustainable Design Forum 2026

At the Sustainable Design Forum 2026 in London, Humanscale joined a collective of architects, designers and sustainability leaders to explore one of the most pressing challenges in the built environme...

Humanscale x Architects Declare, Australia: The Benefits of Biophilic Design in the Workplace

In March 2026, Humanscale and Architects Declare hosted a panel of leading voices in research and design at its newly opened Sydney showroom, bringing together experts to explore how biophilic princip...

Design as Catalyst: How Empathy and Accountability Are Shaping the Future of Well-Being

Can design help people feel better—and help the planet thrive at the same time? That question set the tone for “Design as a Catalyst for Well-Being,” a panel conversation held on Oct...

MMQB Sustainability Scorecard Ranks Humanscale #1 in Contract Furniture Industry

MMQB’s new Sustainability Scorecard cuts through industry greenwashing with verifiable data. The results place Humanscale at the top recognizing leadership in transparency, third-party certifica...

Humanscale Leads with In-House Die-Casting in Mexico

Our products are now the first and only to be cast and assembled in Mexico, making them faster to market along with a significantly reduced environmental impact.