Office Lifestyle: Handling Conflicting Politics Election season may be over, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that workplace political discussions will follow. You may have a divided office. Some employees are happy about the results and some are not. Talking politics at the office is a tricky subject and can lead to heated discussions. How do you Read More
Latest Office Trend – Organize Your Office By Color Many people struggle with organization, but a new office trend will make this chore easy and fun. A tidy desk saves time and hassle. If you want to get more organized this year, try using color to help! Office Trend: Organize with Color Color plays an important Read More
Make Learning Part of Your Office Culture With advancements in technology and competitive markets, it’s more important than ever to stay at the top of your game. Make learning a priority in your office culture, and you’ll encourage employees keep their skills sharp. Why Your Office Culture Should Include Learning A learning office culture gives employees Read More
2017 Office Trend: Writable Walls Did you ever get in trouble for writing on the walls as a kid? Maybe in sharpie? Get ready to unleash your inner child because this office trend is on the rise. We’re seeing more and more whiteboards and glass walls at the office. Why are these becoming so popular? Office Collaboration Read More
Take Your Office Plants to the Next Level There are so many benefits to outfitting your desk with office plants. Fortunately, you don’t have to stick with simple potted plants only. Here are some plant centered gadgets and creative pots that will wow your coworkers. USB Flower Pot If you’re the forgetful type, you’ll love this USB Read More
Office Workouts – Deskercise Your Way To Healthy It’s not easy to find time to exercise during a demanding work week, but there are ways to sneak in some movement throughout the day. Consider it multitasking. Not only will your health benefit, but your productivity will likely increase as well. Moving stimulates the brain, and Read More
Office Design Trend for 2017: Flexible Office One of the hottest design trends this year is office flexibility. Today’s office has movable walls and adaptable furniture, allowing for endless design options. Flexible office solutions are the perfect choice for companies that need both open space and privacy. It’s a great financial investment because of the Read More
How To Be More Active At the Office How do you find time to be active between a busy work week, responsibilities at home, and actually having a little fun from time to time? If you’re one of those people that doesn’t enjoy being active as a hobby, it can be that much harder to Read More
The Benefits of Biophilic Office Design Biophilia is the area of science that explores the human connection to nature. Of course, it isn’t groundbreaking news that we love being in nature. But can it actually improve our well-being at work? Research says YES! What is Biophilic Office Design? The premise of biophilic office design is that Read More
How Millennials Are Impacting Office Culture With the number of Millennials (ages 19-35) in the workforce on the rise, there’s little doubt that this population is changing traditional office culture. Sure, maybe they have a bad reputation in some respects, but overall there are more pros than cons to hiring – and keeping them. The Movers Read More
Office Trend Alert: The Community Table, Decoded More and more, we as employees are emerging from office cubicles into the fresh, modern space known as the “open office.” While it might be scary to leave the comfort of your 6×6 office cubicle, there are some great benefits to working at a communal table. The Read More
Refresh Your Office with Pantone’s Color of the Year: Greenery Looking to refresh your office design in the New Year? Try nature’s perfect shade, Greenery. It’s just the right combination of lively and calming , which is exactly what the color brings to your mood: BALANCE. Chromology is the psychology of color, and it’s been Read More
What Does Your Desk Say About You? We all know you only get one chance to make a first impression, so what does your office desk say about you? Does it say “I’m a hot mess so don’t include me on that new high-profile project?” Take a good look around your workspace. If you need Read More
Is it Time To Move Your Office Space? Look For These 7 Signs Starting a new business can be a whirlwind. You may have found that getting your business off and running was easier than you thought it would be. You’ve built the company and watched it grow. Great! But with rapid growth also comes challenges. Read More
Why Your Company Needs Structured Cabling Your company has grown. Congratulations! It’s important to keep up with this growth through proper structured cabling. Why, you ask? You may not realize it but structured cabling is THE vital pipeline on which your company depends to execute all its voice and data transmissions. In today’s world, communication is fast Read More
4 Easy Ways To Say No To Annoying Distractions At Work Distractions at work are not only annoying but can affect your work productivity. Have you ever have one of those days where despite your best efforts, your mind refuses to focus? Well, focus on work that is. Rather, you find yourself focusing on all of the Read More
2017 Office Furniture Trends: Collaborative Office Cubicles What does 2017 hold for the office cubicle? Will the trend towards open office design continue? Or will the collaborative office cubicle lead the way? The answer is somewhere in the middle. Balance is the key for office designers and business leaders. They must consider the size and scope of Read More
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Facilities Manager? A good facilities manager must understand the company’s core business strategies. They need to reduce facility costs (a dollar saved by a facility management team goes to the bottom line). Plus, simultaneously improve productivity and maintain the image of their organization. They must ensure their office buildings Read More
Business New Year’s Resolutions That Will Inspire Your Employees Another year has gone by! Is your business where you want it to be? Are your employees engaged and inspired by your business goals? If not, it’s time to set some business New Year’s resolutions. Business New Year’s resolutions are not about losing weight. Rather, it’s Read More
6 Affordable Office Changes That Improve Employee Wellbeing and Productivity Sitting in one spot for too long is dangerous to your health. Researchers have identified the workplace as one of the primary environments for sedentary behavior. In a typical workweek, Americans spend an average of five hours and forty-one minutes per day sitting at an office desk. Research shows Read More
