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What to Consider When Purchasing Office Chairs
Not all office chairs are created equal. Whether you’re looking to purchase one chair or hundreds, there are some factors to consider before you finalize your seating selection. We’ve created a quick guide that includes eight tips to help you find the best chair for your budget while avoiding pitfalls that can negatively impact your…
Read MoreFun Workplace & Office Culture – Why it Matters
What truly fulfills an employee? A question that has been baffling employers for decades. Of course, the obvious reason is that everyone reports to work to earn a paycheck but what other factors help gain and keep employees in your organization? Benefits, workspace, and colleagues are all high on the list of what matters –…
Read MoreTips for Making the Most of Your Team Meetings
You see a team meeting on your calendar and your mind automatically starts coming up with ideas on how you might be able to get out of this one. Maybe, you have another meeting or a call during that time? Do you have to leave early? Maybe, you have a personal appointment? Nope, you have…
Read MoreIdeas for Modern Office Layouts & Furniture
Today’s workforce is evolving faster than ever. Are your office layout and furniture in need of an update to match the modern employee? Below are a few ideas of how to create a workspace that fosters comfort and collaboration while still maintaining productivity. The Open Workspace Just as the name indicates, the open plan means…
Read MoreOffice History – Cubicles, Open Space and Beyond
Office furniture has evolved significantly over the last several decades. Back in the day going to work meant an environment of wooden desks, typewriters, and stacks of files. Now it is a technological paradise of open space designs, sit-stand workstations and little to no paper anywhere. Here is a brief stroll through the history of…
Read More9 Tips for Overcoming Workplace Noise
When you work in a busy office with lots of cubicles, the background noise can make it difficult to concentrate. Imagine this; the person on your right is on a phone call, the person on your left is playing their new favorite song for the third time in a row, and the person directly across from…
Read MoreOffice Cubicle Decorating Ideas
Holiday, Birthday & Special Event Cubicle Decorating Ideas Decorating your workspace is a fantastic way to help make holidays, birthdays and special events even more exceptional. It’s also a great way to build camaraderie among employees and allow individuals and teams to show their creativity. Below we’ve listed seven cubicle decorating ideas and activities for…
Read MoreOpen Office Layout vs. Closed Office Layout
Open office layouts are rising in popularity across America. This is especially true in offices where a majority of employees are millennials and companies that specialize in creative designs or products. But is an open office layout the best solution for your business? What is an Open Office Layout? An open office layout is loosely…
Read MoreSit Stand Stations and Ergonomics
The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” has been bandied about in the professional world for over a decade. Now, some companies are even going so far as to purchase sit-stand stations, also known as variable height or adjustable tables, for their employees. But is there really a difference between sitting and standing desks, beyond…
Read MoreLaying down on the job with Altwork Station
No, this person isn’t at the dentist’s office. He’s at work. Shown here is the Altwork Station which we believe to be the world’s first office desk that allows you to lay down on the job. It launched in 2015 with a $3900 price tag for the initial run and a $5900 cost after that.…
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