New York, NY & London, UK — September 2025 – Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic solutions, and WORKTECH Academy, the world's leading knowledge platform and membership club exploring the future of work, workplace, and innovation, are proud to announce a new global partnership. Beginning this September, Humanscale will serve as WORKTECH Academy's Global Furniture Partner, uniting two organisations with a shared passion for creating healthier, smarter, and more sustainable workplaces worldwide.

This partnership will combine Humanscale's expertise in ergonomic design, sustainability, and workplace innovation with WORKTECH Academy's extensive international network of academics, designers, corporate end users, solution providers, and researchers. Together, the two organisations will contribute thought leadership, research insights, and practical solutions to address some of the most pressing challenges shaping the workplace of tomorrow.

WORKTECH Academy Chairman, Jeremy Myerson comments: 'We're delighted to welcome Humanscale to the Academy as a Global Partner. This is a company that I have followed and admired for a very long time. Humanscale is a true pioneer in ergonomic furniture with a commitment to technical innovation and cutting-edge design. At a time when comfort and wellbeing have never been higher on the workplace agenda, it's great to be able to call on Humanscale experts to support our global network with insights and knowledge on dynamic seating.'

Renowned for its pioneering ergonomic solutions that promote user wellbeing while minimising environmental impact, Humanscale will play a central role in the Academy's activities that range from global conferences and research projects to knowledge sharing across its membership community.

Nikos Liapis, President of International Sales at Humanscale, said “Joining WORKTECH Academy as the Global Furniture Partner is both a natural and exciting step for Humanscale. We share the Academy's dedication to evidence-based design, maximising benefits of technology and sustainable innovation, and we're eager to connect with its worldwide network of forward-thinking leaders to shape the future of work, wherever it happens.”

Key areas of collaboration will include sustainability, hybrid work, ergonomics, and human-centred design, with both organisations committed to creating actionable insights that will influence workplace strategies across industries and geographies.

This partnership represents a significant milestone in Humanscale and WORKTECH Academy's shared mission to shape healthier, smarter, and more sustainable work environments—making a lasting impact on organisations and employees worldwide.

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About Humanscale

Humanscale is the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products that improve the health and comfort of work life. Through new technology and human-centred design, Humanscale transforms office necessities into minimally elegant, ergonomic tools and furnishings that encourage movement wherever work happens. As a certified B Corporation, Humanscale is recognised for its planet positive manufacturing, which means leaving the world better off, one product at a time. With 29 products certified climate positive by the International Living Future Institute's Living Product Challenge (LPC), Humanscale is committed to making a planet positive impact on the earth as well as our customers, offering award-winning products designed with a focus on function, simplicity and longevity.

About WORKTECH Academy WORKTECH Academy is the world's leading online knowledge platform and member network exploring the future of work and workplace. Co-Founded in 2016 by Philip Ross and Jeremy Myerson, the platform showcases best corporate practice, academic research, thought leadership, business tools and industry trends.