In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, office spaces are experiencing unprecedented changes. The rise of remote and hybrid work models, along with an increasing emphasis on health and efficiency, is driving the evolution of office spaces towards becoming smarter, healthier, and more efficient.
On July 4th, 9am and JEB Singapore co-hosted Trend Talks – Smart Sustainable Wellness in the Workplace. The event gathered partners and clients from various industries to explore how digital workstation innovations can improve the health and efficiency of office environments. At the event, Elaine(Shiyu) Huang, Co-founder and COO of 9am, introduced the latest product innovations from 9am and shared insights on trends and advancements in smart and sustainable office solutions. She highlighted that office spaces are more than just places to work—they are vital environments where employees can express themselves, enhance their efficiency, and maintain their health.
What is a workstation equipped with Wellness-Driven Technology?
Elaine pointed out that workstations make up about 70% of the workplace and are crucial to employees’ health, motivation, and efficiency. Although height-adjustable desks have become common, studies show that employees only spend 5%-10% of their time standing while working. Employers have asked us to address this issue: how can we ensure that height-adjustable desks are actually used by employees?
To tackle this, 9am has integrated smart trends into desks, adding intelligent guidance to each workstation. These smart desks use sensing technology to monitor user activity and provide digital prompts to remind employees to stand up after long periods of sitting. Even feature an automatic standing mode, encouraging employees to pay attention to their health, much like wearing a smartwatch. These innovations have significantly increased the usage rate of height-adjustable desks and ensure that the company’s investment yields long-term, sustainable value. Our research also shows a definite link between health-oriented technology and creativity.
From “One Model Fits All” to “Focusing on Industry-Specific Needs”
Beyond focusing on individual employee health, we also delve deeply into the unique needs of different industries. At the event, 9am introduced the brand-new Mega collection workstations. Mega is not just a desk; it’s a comprehensive solution designed to tackle the challenges of multi-device workspaces and meet specifice needs of financial industry.
Mega’s sturdy design ensures workstation stability, while its unique cable management system keeps the workspace clean and safe. The acoustic panels and smart storage solutions help create a focused work environment, and it can even be customized with a dedicated cooling system for traders to maintain peak performance during trading hours. Mega series is designed with the specific needs of the financial industry in mind, providing all-around support for high-intensity work environments.
All 9am workstations can be equipped with our smart control and digital solutions, covering almost any scenario. Our range includes everything from sleek and minimalist designs to robust and feature-rich workstations, meeting the needs of various work environments and user preferences, covering every corner of the office space.
Embracing the Future of Work: Seamlessly Blending Physical and Virtual Spaces
In rapidly changing business landscape, optimizing the workplace isn’t just about physical design anymore. It’s about integrating smart tools and data analytics to achieve greater efficiency and flexibility. We understand that to keep up with evolving work trends, companies need to move beyond traditional office settings and embrace more flexible, intelligent workspace solutions.
Elaine shared a real-life client story to illustrate how 9am helped optimize their office space. By installing sensors throughout the client’s existing space, we collected detailed data on how different areas were being used. The results were surprising: many areas, such as meeting rooms, training zones, and break areas, were significantly underutilized. By analyzing this data, we provided tailored insights, helping the client see which spaces were in high demand and which were not. This allowed them to reconfigure their layout, focusing resources on the most utilized areas, ultimately leading to more efficient use of their space.
9am is actively building bridges between physical workspaces and the virtual world to facilitate a smooth transition to hybrid work models. We understand that hybrid work is a big adjustment for both companies and employees. That’s why we’re developing a range of services to make this transition easier. Our goal is to ensure that employees have a seamless shared office experience, improve transparency and efficiency in space utilization, and help companies make data-driven decisions.
From the initial planning stages to implementation and ongoing optimization, 9am is dedicated to providing one-stop solutions for our clients. Through data-driven behavioral analysis, we help clients accurately assess their needs and design workspaces that are ready for the future. During the implementation phase, our expert team ensures all smart tools and systems are seamlessly integrated. We also offer continuous monitoring and optimization services to ensure the workspace remains at peak performance.
At 9am, we are committed to using technological innovation to enhance workplace health and efficiency. We’re excited to explore the limitless possibilities of the future with you. We firmly believe that the future belongs to those who are brave enough to explore and innovate.