Case Study: Sennheiser

Case study

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Sennheiser

In 2018, Sennheiser transformed its Singapore office. The main aim was to drive more innovation, communication and collaboration in the office. As a result, it features a large café that doubles as a collaboration area for casual meetings.

Meeting rooms were advanced with booking systems that automatically release the room when participants fail to show up, increasing efficiency. It was also kitted out with Sennheiser’s own speakers that automatically track the speaker’s voice. Employees also completed a coffee brewing course to boost employee satisfaction.

“This new office is an ‘Activity Based Workplace’, in that inculcates a culture of networking, moving about and constant collaboration”

Daniel Sennheiser, joint CEO at Sennheiser. What technology is needed in a collaboration zone?

Technology is a key driver of collaboration. Applications that support Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) help businesses adopt agile working as employees simply have to connect to the display and begin presenting. Interactive displays with communication tools and video conferencing capabilities are essential, enabling remote workers to stay connected with in-office team members.

Technology that works straight out of the box without any training is crucial in the collaboration zone as it enables teams to engage straight away rather than wasting time trying to set it up. Displays made for Microsoft Teams or Zoom will increase collaboration as employees are likely already familiar with these tools.

Plenty of connectivity options and power points should be available for employees bringing their own devices for collaboration. Also, security should always be a priority in shared spaces.

Activity based workplaces allow employees to choose what space facilitates their working task best. The collaboration zone is a fundamental part of the modern office as it encourages creativity and promotes connectivity.