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Seats of knowledge? Coweta teacher finds new furniture aids learning
Seats of knowledge? Coweta teacher finds new furniture aids learning  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution December 21, 2018

New furniture at Madras Middle School replaced traditional classroom desks and forged a path of unconventional thinking in the educational environment.

Seats of knowledge? Teacher finds new chairs aid learning
Seats of knowledge? Teacher finds new chairs aid learning  Associated Press December 21, 2018

KI's Ruckus Chair transforms classrooms, boosting engagement and reducing disruptions through flexible, student-centered design.

Hurricane Topples School; KI Furniture Holds Up the Roof
Hurricane Topples School; KI Furniture Holds Up the Roof  Business of Furniture December 19, 2018

How much does a tree, a roof and the force of a hurricane weigh? There might be an exact answer for that somewhere, but it’s definitely not enough to destroy a desk made by KI.

Why Managers Are Encouraging Employees To Work Outside
Why Managers Are Encouraging Employees To Work Outside  Forbes December 18, 2018

KI’s research reveals that flexible furniture and collaborative outdoor areas reduce stress and increase face-to-face engagement.

How to Make Open Offices Work for Everyone
How to Make Open Offices Work for Everyone  St. Louis Post-Dispatch November 22, 2018

Whoever thought that walls and doors could go out of style? Apparently, that’s what has happened at offices nationwide.

Healthcare Design: Showtime
Healthcare Design: Showtime  Healthcare Design November 1, 2018

KI showcases space-saving Hiatus Sleeper Bench at HCD Expo, engineered for durability and easy cleanability.

2018's biggest developments in Green Bay business news
2018's biggest developments in Green Bay business news  Green Bay Press-Gazette September 13, 2018

Explore Green Bay’s biggest business stories of 2018, including KI Corporation’s shift to employee ownership as CEO Dick Resch sold his family’s majority stake.

Adaptable Academics
Adaptable Academics  American School & University September 2018

The common thread throughout research is that habits and routines provide a foundation for individuals to achieve their goals.

5 Workplace Trends That Could Make You a Happier Employee
5 Workplace Trends That Could Make You a Happier Employee  Brit + Co August 28, 2018

KI reveals how active design and flexible workspaces are making offices healthier and more human-friendly in the future of work.

On the Move: Herman Miller Names Andi Owen President and CEO
On the Move: Herman Miller Names Andi Owen President and CEO  Interior Design August 18, 2018

KI names Bryan Ballegeer as new VP of Sales and Marketing for Education, continuing strategic growth in academic markets.

Howe Elementary unveils Packers-funded library makeover
Howe Elementary unveils Packers-funded library makeover  August 7, 2018

Packers and KI team up to modernize Howe Elementary’s library, bringing smart boards, flexible furniture, and innovation to students.

Healthcare Design: Scouting Report
Healthcare Design: Scouting Report  Healthcare Design August 1, 2018

Discover KI’s Tattoo system: movable dividers, lounge seating, and adaptable workstations that redefine healthcare environments.

Contract: Gold and Silver Awards
Contract: Gold and Silver Awards  Contract August 1, 2018

KI’s Tattoo system takes Gold at NeoCon, showcasing next-gen workplace solutions with flexible, adaptive furniture design.

Is an open office plan hindering your productivity? Here's how to make it work for you.
Is an open office plan hindering your productivity? Here's how to make it work for you.  NBC News Online July 23, 2018

KI champions flexible office design, helping teams navigate the downsides of open plans with tools for privacy, focus, and collaboration.

Patient-centered design is trending for waiting areas.
Patient-centered design is trending for waiting areas.  SNAP July 1, 2018

Designed by KI, the Ruckus Lectern combines flexibility and function for modern healthcare and meeting environments.

Interview with NeoCon Expert and KI CEO Dick Resch
Interview with NeoCon Expert and KI CEO Dick Resch  Work Design June 15, 2018

Dick Resch, the only person to attend all 50 NeoCons, highlights KI’s design journey and the importance of mentorship and global market trends.

See the full list of 81 Best of NeoCon 2018 winners
See the full list of 81 Best of NeoCon 2018 winners  The McMorrow Reports June 11, 2018

KI’s Tattoo system takes Gold at NeoCon 2018, leading the way in adaptable, modern furniture solutions for contract environments.

The Opening Bell 6/6/18: NeoCon Is Bringing Customization to Office Design
The Opening Bell 6/6/18: NeoCon Is Bringing Customization to Office Design  The Opening Bell (WGN Radio) June 6, 2018

KI’s Shawn Green previews NeoCon 50 with a deep dive into Tattoo, KI’s customizable office furniture system redefining adaptive workplace design.

KI Completes Transition to Employee Stock Ownership Plan
KI Completes Transition to Employee Stock Ownership Plan  Interiors + Sources June 1, 2018

KI becomes 100% employee-owned through its ESOP, empowering over 2,000 team members with ownership and a stake in future success.

50 for 50
50 for 50  Business of Furniture May 30, 2018

Dick Resch, CEO of KI, becomes the only person to attend every NeoCon since its start, marking 50 years of industry leadership.

Wisconsin loved these stories this week
Wisconsin loved these stories this week  Green Bay Press-Gazette May 5, 2018

Discover Wisconsin’s favorite feel-good stories, including Dick Resch’s sale of KI to employees and other viral moments.

KI Now 100% Owned by Employees; Resch Calls it 'A New Era' for Company
KI Now 100% Owned by Employees; Resch Calls it 'A New Era' for Company  Business of Furniture May 2, 2018

KI completed the move to become a 100 percent employee-owned company late last week, a shift that should keep the company solidly independent and keep it in Green Bay for the long term.

KI CEO Dick Resch speaks on decision to move to full employee ownership
KI CEO Dick Resch speaks on decision to move to full employee ownership  Fox 11 (WULK-TV) May 2, 2018

KI CEO Dick Resch transitions company to 100% employee ownership, securing Green Bay roots and empowering 1,500+ U.S. workers.

Dick Resch Sells KI, Green Bay Furniture Manufacturer, to Its 2,000 Employees
Dick Resch Sells KI, Green Bay Furniture Manufacturer, to Its 2,000 Employees  Green Bay Press Gazette May 1, 2018

KI CEO Dick Resch went from the majority owner of KI to the only employee who doesn't own part of the company on April 27.

KI hands ownership over to employees
KI hands ownership over to employees  WBAY-TV Online May 1, 2018

KI Furniture becomes 100% employee-owned, marking a historic shift for the Green Bay-based manufacturer.

Contract: NeoCon 2018 Product Preview
Contract: NeoCon 2018 Product Preview  Contract May 1, 2018

Discover KI’s Tattoo collection at NeoCon 2018—customizable screens for adaptable, modern office layouts.

Contract: NeoCon 2018
Contract: NeoCon 2018  Contract May 1, 2018

KI CEO Dick Resch reflects on decades of innovation, connection, and camaraderie at NeoCon.

Schools must do better to prepare students for a freelance future
Schools must do better to prepare students for a freelance future  FoxNews.com April 6, 2018

Dick Resch urges schools to teach entrepreneurial skills for a rising freelance economy and future jobs yet to exist.

KI Creates Adjustable Screen that Offers Personal Space in Office Layouts
KI Creates Adjustable Screen that Offers Personal Space in Office Layouts  Workplaces April 1, 2018

Shawn Green of KI discusses how empathy and design innovation shaped their user-controlled Universal Height-Adjustable Screen.

Course Correction
Course Correction  Insight on Manufacturing March 15, 2018

Millennials with degrees mismatched to the job market could provide a manufacturing labor source.

U.S. Added 313,000 Jobs in February. Here's What That Means.
U.S. Added 313,000 Jobs in February. Here's What That Means.  The New York Times March 9, 2018

Whether you work on Wall Street or in a warehouse, behind a cash register or on a construction site, the jobs report released by the government on Friday offered some good news. 

The Economy Added 313,000 Jobs in February, Beating Expectations - But Wage Growth Stalled
The Economy Added 313,000 Jobs in February, Beating Expectations - But Wage Growth Stalled  The Washington Post March 9, 2018

The U.S. economy added 313,000 jobs in February, according to Friday's employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, smashing analysts' expectations.

Dick Resch Donates $5M to University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Dick Resch Donates $5M to University of Wisconsin - Green Bay  OfficeInsight February 17, 2018

KI CEO Dick Resch recently pledged $5 million for a new engineering school at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay on Monday, February 12.

These Healthy Workplace Trends Will Banish Your Sunday Scaries for Good
These Healthy Workplace Trends Will Banish Your Sunday Scaries for Good  Brit + Co February 10, 2018

Brit + Co features KI’s VP Jonathan Webb on 2018 office design trends to reduce stress and inspire teams.

Nightingale Awards: Gold and Silver Awards
Nightingale Awards: Gold and Silver Awards  Healthcare Design February 1, 2018

The Ruckus Task Chair by KI earns top honors at the Nightingale Awards for its comfort and healthcare-focused design.

Why Amazon Built Its Workers a Mini Rain Forest Inside Three Domes in Downtown Seattle
Why Amazon Built Its Workers a Mini Rain Forest Inside Three Domes in Downtown Seattle  Washington Post January 29, 2018

Amazon.com's staffers have a rain forest - or at least something like one - right in the middle of downtown Seattle.

How Tech Giants Are Keeping Employees Happy Through Innovative Workspaces
How Tech Giants Are Keeping Employees Happy Through Innovative Workspaces  International Business Times January 24, 2018

Explore why companies should follow tech’s lead in office design—KI’s Dick Resch breaks down the data behind smarter, healthier workplaces.

Office Designs May Go Back to College in 2018
Office Designs May Go Back to College in 2018  Bloomberg BNA January 5, 2018

Workers in 2018 may feel like they're back at their alma maters as companies redesign work spaces to cater to millennials.

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