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With Mental Health Awareness Week just behind us, Dr Amanda Wallis from Geneva Wellbeing and Umbrella shares how managers can normalise mental health conversations at work. From spotting early signs of burnout to creating psychologically safe spaces and wellbeing-centred design, her advice helps organisations build healthier, more connected teams.

You’re balancing a toddler, supporting an elderly parent, or worrying about test results. We all know what it feels like to nervously wait for an appointment. A thoughtful, family-friendly waiting room with right choice of chairs shows patients they’ve been considered, no matter their age, mobility, or circumstances, and that sense of care carries through the rest of their experience.

From smart ergonomics to modular seating and a fresh take on the resimercial aesthetic, Buro’s 2025 Workplace Design Trends Report explores the ideas shaping tomorrow’s offices. Discover how flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability are redefining the workplace, and how Buro’s seating can help you bring these trends to life.

Brisbane physiotherapist Jarryd Croxford wants to challenge the “perfect posture” myth. In this Q&A, he shares why regular movement matters more than sitting upright all day, how office ergonomics can reduce workplace injuries, and what to look for in an adjustable ergonomic chair, especially one endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).

NeoCon 2025 spotlighted six key trends shaping the future of workplace design. From soft curves and earthy tones to smart layouts and acoustic features, designers are rethinking what office spaces should feel like. Explore our Product Development team’s highlights, and how Buro’s ergonomic chairs support the shift toward comfort, flexibility, and home-inspired design.

Nature-inspired colour palettes are everywhere right now: tech, fashion, and in the workplace, too. In this Q&A, we speak to Lily Ng from premium New Zealand wool carpet company, Bremworth, about commercial colour trends of 2025, and how concepts like resimercial workspaces, biophilic design, and colour psychology are leading to smarter, more inclusive work environments.