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 In 2025 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 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
Buzzispace New Acoustical Office Products Buzzispace is known for its innovative acoustical office products that absorb sounds and make office environments quieter with panels, partitions, and office furniture, using their 100% recycled eco felt. Buzzispace brought whimsy along to Neocon 2015 and it was a hit with their Buzzifalls, acoustical panel cutouts in a variety Read More
The Afternoon Slump You’re going full steam ahead in the morning, plowing through your work assignments. You’ve had a decent night’s sleep. Your brain is on fire! You feel like you are on top of the world! After a sensible lunch you plan on getting right back to your routine of “getting things done”. Instead, Read More
The Ill Effects of Sitting Watch the news and it’s likely you’ll hear a story about how the “act of sitting” is bad for you. The storylines are not just about how poor posture can lead to chronic pain, but more that the act of sitting can actually cause premature death. It’s not really new Read More
15 Cubicle Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk Imagine sitting at a desk for hours, immersed in work. You stare at the monitor in your office cubicle and your hands move quickly on the keyboard. But suddenly you feel your energy drained and your shoulders ache. Have you ever wondered what kind of stress Read More
The Right Desk Your desk. It’s essential to a productive, creative and innovative workday. It’s the place where you’ll make decisions, brainstorm ideas for your next big venture, or meet with team members, clients, and leaders to finish projects. It’s the central location where you’ll take your company to the next level of success. It’s important Read More
Home Sweet Office When you’re at home, you feel comforted by your warm walls, foot-friendly floors, and comfortable furniture. People decorate their homes because they love spending time there; it’s cozy and inviting. So decorating your office in the same manner will make it feel more like home and less like the daily grind. There Read More
3 Ways to Avoid Spelling Errors One of the most embarrassing moments in my career was a time when I sent a company wide email regarding a sponsorship opportunity with our local zoo, called ZooFari!. Only I wrote, “ZooFart!” in the subject line. Luckily for me, it was an internal employee email. Thank goodness that Read More
