The modern office is designed to prioritize productivity – we have developed technology to make nearly every work task easier and more efficient. In pursuit of this goal, however, the wellbeing of workers has taken a backseat. Office workers are sedentary most of the day, and technologies are introduced to the workplace without considering the long-term impact on wellbeing. To design a resilient future workplace, there is a clear need for researchers and practitioners to work together in creating holistic, human-centered technologies and policies.
Our workshop will bring together practitioners and researchers working on and interested in related topics to discuss and take action toward establishing best practices in designing a healthier workplace. The in-person/hybrid one-day workshop will include presentations, discussions-in-motion, and collaborative methods.
Dates:
Submission Deadline: 22 February 2024 26 February 2024
Notification: 1 March 2024
To apply, please submit your vision and a Grand Challenge for the field (written, video, or audio submissions accepted – max. 4 pages or 5 minutes). Relevant topics include, but are not limited to:
- The role of HCI in shaping the healthy workplace of the future
- Integrating physical activity into the workplace
- Technology-supported/free active ways of working
- Redesigning workplaces to increase wellbeing, including norms and policies
- Supporting & increasing workplace resilience with technology/AI
Submissions will be reviewed by the organizers and selected according to their relevance to the workshop and the likelihood of sparking discussions. Please note that at least one author of each accepted submission must attend the workshop. All participants must register for both the workshop and at least one day of the conference.
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In case of issues, copy & paste this submission link into your browser: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=workplacewellbeing20
Feel free to contact Luke Haliburton with questions.