Office Desk Trends Happening Now The corporate office is evolving. More and more, emphasis is shifting from colorless, uncomfortable and downright unhealthy office desks to flexible office desks that allows for multiple positions throughout the day. At least this is the case for companies seeking ways to get more from their employees. Creating a place where the numbers-crunchers are investing Read More
7 Best Ways to Reduce Computer Eyestrain Many office workers spend the majority of the day in office cubicles staring at computer screens, tablets and phones. These electronics no doubt make us more productive, but the bad news is that too much screen time can also lead to something called computer vision syndrome (CVS). Recognizable as that Read More
In the Workplace Or On The Pitch – The Blame Game Is The Same I’m constantly drawing parallels between the workplace and adolescence. This is because I’ve found that being a member of a department is much like being a part of youth sports team. It takes every team member to work together to make Read More
3 Areas Every Office Needs In the design world, office space planning is increasingly the key to employee success. Many employers realize that the office layout can have a direct effect on their employees’ creativity and happiness. Whether your office is an open space or filled with desks and office cubicles, one thing remains constant – Read More
The Power of Persuasion Many office workers will say they lack the power of persuasion but most find they have to persuade someone at some point. Whether you’re selling office furniture, requesting more funding, asking for help with a project, or even brainstorming with your team – being persuasive is an excellent skill to posses. Read More
Fundraising At The Office Last month, my son came home in a tizzy of excitement about campfires and BB guns and rockets, which, admittedly, all sound awesome and at least mildly dangerous, considering he is 6. Where on Earth can you get all those awesome things? Cub Scouts. For $170 a year plus uniforms and Read More
Which Cubicle Personality Are You? Making your cubicle and workspace more like home is normal considering each week you spend close to 25 percent of your time in the office. With that much time invested, your office cubicle workspace and desk tend to develop a personality that somehow reflects you in one way or another. Read More
Incorporating Your Logo Tastefully Into Your Office Decor Most people identify with a company primarily through the logo. You see the logo imagery on the outside of the building, on the company vehicles and even on the shirts the employees wear. A good, strong logo will represent a company’s brand, identity and mission to all Read More
One Space or Two, After a Period? I’d like to think that I am able to roll with the changing times. I’ve embraced the advancements in technology, office design, kitchen gadgets and even fashion…occasionally. But one thing I cannot get myself to change is the amount of spaces I place after a period in a sentence. Read More
5 Best Office Plants Cool, crisp temperatures are right around the corner. Autumn is approaching. The leaves will fall from the trees and then before you know it, winter arrives turning the air (and your office) cold. Soon enough you’ll come to work when it’s pitch black and return home through the glare of the setting Read More
Through the years, like most products, the office cubicle has gone through numerous phases. This process of trial and error, and employee feedback, has helped the cubicle to evolve into the quality product it is today. But what do today’s cubicles look like in the new year and 2025? Office cubicles in 2025 feature modern, Read More
A Four-Day Workweek This has been a LONG and stressful workweek – which affects everyone in the family. The only thing that has kept us going is the promise of a looming 3-day weekend! It’s so rewarding to think of an extra day off – how exciting! And wouldn’t it be nice to have a 3-day weekend Read More
In the stressful and tense world of work environments, music plays a very important role in increasing productivity and improving people’s moods. Listening to music that is suitable for the work environment not only reduces stress but also increases motivation during the workday. For this reason, dedicated playlists for different work environments, such as office Read More
A Clean Desk Makes You Productive Feeling like you just can’t multi-task the way you use to? In the middle of responding to an email, you spot the half-finished report that’s due in half an hour—but you also have a meeting starting in five minutes. Oh, and the agenda for that meeting? Buried in the Read More
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
