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Meeting at a conference table is a culture norm. It is often preferred to being seated with no table, standing in groups or even clustering outside of cubicles for many reasons. A few of these are noted here. 1. Facilitating Face-to-Face Interaction: In-person meetings allow for live, in-person communication where participants can closely observe gestures…
Read MoreIn today’s word of YouTube tutorials, setting out to install cubicles in a DIY manner is considered by some as a cost-saving measure. While it might sound like a good idea, there are several reasons why you should leave cubicle installation to the pros. Expertise in Spatial Planning The pros know how to plan space.…
Read More“What’s the most common office furniture you sell?” By Gary Schwankl – Co-Owner, Office Furnitre EZ This is a question we’re asked regularly. The answer is – several types. Here they are. Cubicles! Whether it’s block of 3 or 4 cubicles, a half a room of cubicles or an entire floor, this is one of…
Read MoreThe holidays can be a stressful time for many Americans – trying to juggle work, family duties, normal activities and the onrush of seasonal expectations and plans. Here are some tips to navigating this busy time of year. Start by identifying what a nice holiday for you looks like. Where does it take place? Who…
Read MoreThe December holidays are here and if you’re someone who is involved with planning Christmas festivities, we’ve got some ideas for you. Miniature Tree Decorating Contest – This one is is good for teams or departments. Cost is reasonable if you buy a tabletop tree and the teams add the decorations of their choice to…
Read MoreWhen thinking of changing to from a traditional desk to a standing version, you may ask yourself a common question: are standing desks worth it? The answer is yes, standing desks are worth it. They provide ample workspace and flexibility to raise and lower the surface to your desired height. Here are the positives of…
Read MoreWhat to get employees for Thanksgiving is an age-old question that HR teams, bosses and others in the company ask every year. What do employees really want for Thanksgiving is another way to consider it. Times change and with that, this list changes too. Here are the top 7 things employees want if a Thanksgiving…
Read MoreHalloween is coming soon and that means office and home celebrations. The question most people face, aside from what to give out to trick-or-treaters, is what to go as. Here are some fun, office-appropriate ideas. Ted Lasso The final season has aired so why not honor one of the best soccer coaches ever seen on…
Read MoreTraveling by air can go as smooth as can be or it can be a challenge. This blog discusses what to prepare for when traveling by plane so that you aren’t caught in an uncomfortable situation. Here’s how to increase the odds you’ll have a good trip in spite of any unforseen circumstances. Assume your…
Read MorePeople often ask if stand up meetings are worth it. Stand up meetings are a great way to quicky and accurately dissemenate information to a large group. If done in an efficient manner, they are an ideal setting for announcements, inspiration, instruction and questions. Stand up meetings are expensive. It’s a group of people, on…
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