Hightower Looks Ahead

Hightower is known for versatile products designed to complement today’s spaces, and Natalie Hartkopf, CEO of the furniture company, is always ahead of the curve. She recently shared her thoughts on what’s next for the office and highlighted a few of the products that support our new ways of working. As workers adjust to hybrid schedules, Hartkopf noted that Hightower’s own evaluation of the modern workplace has shifted. “It is challenging us to come up with new ideas as we think about how to attract people back to the office,” she said, and added that multifunctional areas and pieces are key to maximizing productivity in 2023. “I think we will continue to see a lot of multiuse spaces, with the ability to flex based on the time of day and what we need to do.” Collaboration is still a major theme as employees come together in smaller, intimate settings, rather …