Lockers for Modern Workplaces
Lockers for modern workplaces offer a range of benefits that go beyond storage. These sleek solutions optimize office space, boost security and efficiency, and provide employees with a sense of belonging and peace of mind.
As more people work remotely or as part of a team that alternates between home- and office-based assignments, they need convenient, safe storage for their personal belongings. In a traditional office setting, they may also need storage for coats, umbrellas, and gym bags. With the shift to open floor plans and hot-desking, lockers become a vital workspace element, providing people with a dedicated space for their personal items that can be retrieved, dropped off or swapped as needed throughout the day.
Innovative Locker Solutions: The Future of Secure Storage
Steelcase conducted in-depth research, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, to understand how people work now and the role of lockers in the new hybrid workplace. By following people throughout their workday, they learned that lockers are much more than a place to store belongings and supplies. They serve as a gathering space, help establish team ownership, and offer visual shields in an open floorplan.
Today’s smart lockers deliver a seamless user experience, with automated onboarding, utilization tracking, and ongoing management to help facilities teams scale. Employees receive real-time notifications and delivery credentials directly, streamlining the package retrieval or asset storage process. As a result, it eliminates the need for mailroom or reception staff and reduces the likelihood of misplaced or stolen packages. They can also be used to transfer equipment between employees, resulting in cost savings for the company and improving operational workflow.…