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Adidas employees create future workplace

300 adidas Brand Management employees have moved into a new office building called PITCH, where they will test different workplace concepts on three floors and actively shape the workplace of the future

10th August 2015

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Herzogenaurach

Sports/​Outdoor

"Our employees are the heart of our business. We know that an attractive work environment is important in order for people to develop themselves personally and professionally. That's why we are constantly striving to create a work environment that stimulates innovation, collaboration and engagement. With MyArena we make sure that we provide creators with a creative climate to make a difference," said Karen Parkin, Chief HR Officer

The open-design concept offers various flexible areas for different employee needs and activities. One new feature is that the employees no longer have designated desk workplaces but can individually choose which module and which workplace suits their current tasks best.

The work environment caters to the various tasks performed by employees throughout the course of any given day. There are areas for focused working and areas where creativity and teamwork are placed to the fore. But there are also various retreat and relax zones being tested in PITCH, which employees will evaluate.

The kitchens on the respective floors are spacious, supporting informal get-togethers and exchanges among colleagues. The vision is to create an atmosphere, which promotes flexibility and collaboration, while at the same time eliminating hierarchies.

 "We need a workplace that enables us to collaborate in an open surrounding that sparks new ideas and provides room for creative sessions, both mentally and physically. Our team covers a lot of different job profiles and functions which makes Brand Management a meaningful pilot for MyArena across all departments," said Jocelyn Robiot, Senior Vice President Brand Management

PITCH is only just the beginning and it will deliver valuable data for the adidas Group's workplace model of the future MyArena.

The adidas Group headquarters offers more than 3,800 employees from 80 nations not only a modern working environment but also numerous sports facilities.

 

 

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