Austin, TX. March 3, 2025 - Workplace solutions leader, Allsteel, will be spotlighting its highly regarded Workplace Advisory team and research at the 2025 edition of South by SouthwestⓇ (SXSW). Senior Workplace Advisory Manager at HNI, Dr. Lauren Gant, will lead a presentation on trauma sensitivity in the workplace and its effects on workplace dynamics, such as heightened stress and task completion struggles. The session will dive into groundbreaking research on how trauma relates to the workplace and highlight actionable insight for crafting workspaces that mitigate trauma triggers while also fostering resilient, thriving environments.
Dr. Lauren Gant will be joined by Dr. Rachel Drosdick-Sigafoos, owner of The Well Workforce, a people-focused consulting business that enhances workforce readiness and works with a wide range of employees, from frontline staff to C-Suite executives. The two will introduce exploratory research studies around how trauma informs workspaces while providing recommendations and solutions for designing and cultivating how thoughtful design can enhance mental health, boost employee satisfaction, and foster a positive workplace culture. The presentation is a continuation of a recent “Tell Me More” podcast episode, Allsteel’s monthly podcast series exploring the ever-evolving intersection of design and functionality in the workspace.
If you wish to listen to the “Tell Me More” podcast episode, please find it HERE. Season three is also now available on both Apple Podcast and Spotify.
Dr. Lauren Gant. Senior Workplace Advisory Manager
Lauren Gant, PhD, CPE, WELL AP is a Senior Workplace Advisory Manager at Allsteel. Lauren is highly involved in research of emerging trends, the application of human-centric design principles in the workplace, and product development of products to support healthy work environments. Lauren is involved in education for companies in any phase of design – from planning to after move-in – on topics ranging from inclusive design, to ergonomics, to digital equity. She has also taught engineering and ergonomics courses at the university level. Her goal is to ensure that the design of products and environments encourage health, promote productivity, and foster inclusivity for a broad spectrum of worker types, sizes, capabilities, and backgrounds.
Lauren Gant, PhD, CPE, WELL AP is a Senior Workplace Advisory Manager at Allsteel. Lauren is highly involved in research of emerging trends, the application of human-centric design principles in the workplace, and product development of products to support healthy work environments. Lauren is involved in education for companies in any phase of design – from planning to after move-in – on topics ranging from inclusive design, to ergonomics, to digital equity. She has also taught engineering and ergonomics courses at the university level. Her goal is to ensure that the design of products and environments encourage health, promote productivity, and foster inclusivity for a broad spectrum of worker types, sizes, capabilities, and backgrounds.
About Allsteel
Since 1912, Allsteel, an HNI Company, has offered a world-class, comprehensive range of workplace products and solutions. We simplify the office planning process by helping our customers align their workplace strategy with their business strategy. The result is fit-to-business solutions that deliver meaningful change in a way that works for them today, as well as tomorrow. Allsteel has showrooms in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. For additional information, visit www.allsteeloffice.com or follow Allsteel on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.