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Over the last two years there is no question that we have all been tested (pardon the pun!). And yet, at HON we’ve seen inspiring responses to it all. We’ve been impressed by the resilience of our members, the resourcefulness of our distributors and the determination of those we serve in business, education and healthcare. To us, they’re all essential workers.

Sometimes it takes the world a century to catch up with a visionary idea. (Hello, Frank Lloyd Wright.) Other times, big changes happen fast because the times demand it. Like every industry, the evolution of office environments is punctuated by pervasive trends and lessons learned—some that last, others that lose their luster. But among these reversals and refinements, patterns begin to emerge—a convergence of collaboration, comfort and making work more meaningful.

With this first in a series of interviews with The HON Company’s President Brandon Bullock, discover a rare gem: how company culture, shared goals, and meaningful connection have been a constant at this respected organization from the very beginning.

A lot of people perceive premium design as synonymous with high prices. But that’s a concept we flat-out reject. Why should a chair made with quality materials and thoughtful craftsmanship only be available to a certain set of customers?

It’s a question that’s driven our company since 1947, when the first HON office furniture was released. And it still does today. We use our expertise in industrial design, product modeling and scalable production to create modern, quality office furniture that’s available for everyone—not just huge corporations with limitless budgets.

“Next year is when I finally get my stuff together and get organized.”

“My resolution is to lose the clutter.”

This is the time of year when most of us throw out aspirations that sound absolute. We resolve to do one thing better, or start taking ownership of another. Whether that’s in work or life, one of the most common is organization.