Choosing the Right Cubicle Height Did you know that cubicles come in all shapes, sizes, AND colors to match your office needs? The options are so varied; that it starts to sound a bit like a Dr. Seuss nursery rhyme. Big ones, small ones, short ones, tall ones…..There are so many things to consider when Read More
4 Ways to Shrink Your Office Space Expense A typical company’s office space expense is probably second only to payroll. It makes sense, right? You invest in strong talent and want to provide a work environment that is an inspiring place to be – but often times the “old school” office design layout is a vast Read More
Coza Task Chair by Boss Design At this year’s 2015 NeoCon in Chicago – the largest commercial interiors show in North America – Boss Design won “Best of NeoCon Silver Award” for its revolutionary Coza Task Chair. Check out this NeoCon on-site interview with thenewcool.com: Commenting on this latest accolade, Founder and Chairman of The Boss Read More
Bringing Sickness To The Workplace School started last week and with record-breaking swiftness – our home is now infected with the Back to School Plague. On just day 5, our entire household looks (and feels) like walking zombies with puffy eyes, sore throats and runny noses. The impossible nights of trying to sleep with your Read More
The Benefits Of Fantasy Football In The Workplace I was reminded this morning, as my son asked his father about setting up the fantasy football league, that it’s nearly football season again. And as always, my personal life experiences (specifically with my kids) usually sparks a blog topic. I started thinking about the workplace and fantasy football. Read More
The Poppy Chair by Haworth The dividing line between work and home life is fading, and so too is the distinction between office furniture in Houston and residential furniture. Movable yet confortable, collaborative furniture has become a cornerstone to many contemporary office spaces today. These collaborative work areas are designed to be casual, flexible and Read More
The Back to School Work Hump The house is way too quiet to work and the back to school photos on Facebook constantly distract me. I’ve spent the past three months figuring out how to work at home with kids for the summer and now I have to figure out how to work without them. Read More
ROSI Office Systems August 7th Newsletter Inside the August 7th ROSI Office Systems Newsletter “Everything Office”… Did you take a vacation this Summer? If not, you are not alone. Read why taking a vacation from work is important. Is the open office getting to you? See the new work lounges and then go show your Read More
Chadwick Modular Collaborative Lounge Seating The Chadwick Modular Collaborative Lounge Seating can take on a multitude of forms. You can use one individual seat or join a few modules together to make a sofa. Multiple pieces linked together can create a large-scale seating solution for public space or hospitality seating. Units link together securely with Read More
Call Center Sound Masking Last week, I had to call the local cable company – on a Sunday nonetheless. I held my breath and prepared myself for a very excruciating conversation (as many of the phone calls made to this company are). But what I was most preoccupied by was not their ineptness; I was Read More
Working with Generation X I am absolutely fascinated with the psychology of “generations” and how their distinct personalities shape the workplace. In some organizations, you’ll see an age gap of nearly 50 years between the oldest and youngest employees. There is a broad range of perspectives, needs and attitudes floating around the office. Today’s workplace is Read More
Customizable Modular Bivi Workstations by Turnstone This year’s NeoCon showcased a large variety of vendors but they all seemed to focus on the same goal. The goal was to improve designs from the previous year with more focus on employee wellness and the importance of moving around at work. And just as we expected, sit-stand options were everywhere. One such Read More
ROSI Office Systems July 24 Newsletter Inside the July 24 ROSI Office Systems Newsletter: ROSI Office Systems announces exciting news about partnering with Focal Upright Furniture to become one of only two dealers in the Houston area. Check out Global – The Total Office and their Bridges II desking system that creates fluid design that Read More
The Unexpected Benefits of Volunteerism As I look back on my marketing career, I think fondly of the times I coordinated and participated in philanthropic events. The corporation I worked for partnered primarily with Special Olympics. So, every year, I aided in that event. As it were, it turned out to be a profound experience Read More
The Evolution of the Office Cubicle The common office cubicle has had a big impact on society; from influencing some of the great architects of the modern age, plus sparking debate and studies into the capacity that the average worker’s office environment actually plays. Its evolution has progressed over the years from old-school boring cubicles, Read More
Work Lounges an ‘Introvert Oasis’ in the Open Office While at Neocon 2015, I came to the drastic realization that I am an introvert through-and-through. Wandering the busy and crowded maze of booths, elevators, stairwells and cafe’s gave me plenty of moments to panic. As I was about to come undone, I took notice of the cozy and Read More
The iBooth by Peter Pepper Products, Inc. Every year, the design world comes together in one place to talk trends, ideas, innovation and inspiration—the annual NeoCon event is the place to find out what’s new and upcoming in business design. One emphasis throughout this year’s convention was how to provide a better privacy solution for open office floor Read More
Habitual Hunching If you’re like me, you probably spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen. And unintentionally, you undoubtedly spend a lot of time in a “hunched over” position. Whether it’s sitting at a desk, in a car, looking at your phone (or even walking), the default position for many people Read More
Reorganization Survival Toolkit During my 15 years of working my “corporate job”, I went through 4 major reorganizations, all driven by M&A activity. Each time a reorganization was announced, it was followed by roughly 3 months of serious job uncertainty. Rumors would float around the office daily, definitively stating that this department was being moved Read More
Utilizing Glass Walls in your Office Design Would you like to give your workspace a fresh new look that makes it appear more open? Have you ever considered utilizing glass walls or partitions as a part of your office design? If not, you should! The primary benefit to installing glass walls and partitions (or even Read More
