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Humanscale, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic solutions, and WORKTECH Academy, a global leading knowledge platform and membership club exploring the future of work, workplace, and innovation, have formed a new global partnership.
Since September, Humanscale is now serving as WORKTECH Academy’s Global Furniture Partner, uniting two organisations with a shared passion for creating healthier, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces worldwide.
The partnership will combine Humanscale’s expertise in ergonomic design, sustainability, and workplace innovation with WORKTECH Academy’s extensive international network of academics, designers, corporate end users, solution providers, and researchers. Together, the two organisations will contribute thought leadership, research insights, and practical solutions to address some of the most pressing challenges shaping the workplace of tomorrow.
WORKTECH Academy Chairman, Jeremy Myerson commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Humanscale to the Academy as a Global Partner. This is a company that I have followed and admired for a very long time. Humanscale is a true pioneer in ergonomic furniture with a commitment to technical innovation and cutting-edge design. At a time when comfort and wellbeing have never been higher on the workplace agenda, it’s great to be able to call on Humanscale experts to support our global network with insights and knowledge on dynamic seating.”
Renowned for its pioneering ergonomic solutions that promote user wellbeing while minimising environmental impact, Humanscale will play a central role in the Academy’s activities that range from global conferences and research projects to knowledge sharing across its membership community.
Key areas of collaboration will include sustainability, hybrid work, ergonomics, and human-centred design, with both organisations committed to creating actionable insights that will influence workplace strategies across industries and geographies.
Nikos Liapis, President of International Sales at Humanscale, said: “Joining WORKTECH Academy as the Global Furniture Partner is both a natural and exciting step for Humanscale. We share the Academy’s dedication to evidence-based design, maximising benefits of technology and sustainable innovation, and we’re eager to connect with its worldwide network of forward-thinking leaders to shape the future of work, wherever it happens.”
