Why White Office Walls Are A Terrible Idea White walls in a home are trendy, but in the office, they can seriously hamper productivity according to a recent blog post from Stephanie Vozza at FastCompany.com. Study participants were tested performing simple clerical tasks and it was discovered that more errors were made in rooms with Read More
Can Office Cubicles Be Collaborative? Yes, office cubicles can be collaborative by incorporating open layouts, shared workspaces, and modern design elements that encourage interaction. Integrating features like writable surfaces, communal areas, and flexible furniture fosters teamwork and communication, transforming traditional cubicles into environments that support collaboration and enhance overall productivity. Collaborative, open-office designs are increasing Read More
3 Tips To Manage Technology’s Effect On The Workplace Technology is constantly changing and the effect of that change on the workplace can be positive or negative. It’s up to you to harness the effect and manage the change. From realizing the need to optimizing your space and planning your future now, here are some tips from workdesign.com Read More
How to Survive Office Politics? Here Are 6 Tips Office politics. You can’t escape it. It can be found in every type of business. But what exactly IS “office politics” anyway? In the simplest of terms, it is the differences between people at work; differences in opinions, or conflicts of interests which are often manifested Read More
A Look Inside Google’s NYC Office Space Design (Video) This four and a half minute YouTube Video from WSJ.com takes us on a tour of Google’s New York City office space. You’ll see creative solutions to space challenges along with whimsical touches such as fire hydrants, subway grates and a NYC apartment replica. This design leaves Read More
Office Cubicle or Open Space, Chronic Pain in the Office Does Not Discriminate Whether you work in an open office with a ping pong table and espresso bar or one with rows of office cubicles, chronic pain can find you. The cause of chronic pain is not so much where you are working, but how. Read More
Why Is Your Boss A Jerk? Could Be The Office Chair Office furniture in Houston that makes you feel more powerful may also make you behave more dishonestly. According to a study conducted by Andrew Yap, the bigger your office space, office furniture, even office chair, the more apt you are to be a sneaky, Read More
Becoming A “Green” Company Why does a company want to become “green”? There are several reasons but the top three that come to mind are financial gains in the form of government subsidies and energy savings, in addition to attracting top talent. A recent study found that the millenial workforce wants to work for companies with a Read More
History Of The Office Cubicle The Economist’s recent article on the history of the office cubicle, takes us back to the dawn of the office cubicle farm. It’s interesting to note that the designer of the cubicle or “Action Office 2” as it was called in 1968, Robert Propst, envisioned an active work space with Read More
10 Tips for Great Cubicle Etiquette: Creating a Harmonious Workplace Why Cubicle Etiquette Matters Let’s face it—working in a cubicle isn’t always easy. You’re in close quarters with people who might have completely different habits, preferences, and work styles. That’s why cubicle etiquette is so important. It’s not just about being polite; it’s about creating Read More
How To Organize Your Office Have you ever tried to work effectively surrounded by chaos? I’m not talking about audible noise you can hear; I’m talking about the noise your messy desk makes when it’s cluttered with junk! Whether you work at home or in an office, keeping your office desk and surrounding office space organized Read More
The Future Of Houston Office Space I just finished this recent and informative post from coydavidson.com and feel compelled to share. It’s a look at how the Oil and Gas prices could affect the Houston Office market over the next 12 to 18 months. Coy does an excellent job of presenting the facts and how they Read More
ROSI Office Systems March 19 Newsletter Inside the March 19th ROSI Office Systems newsletter you will find: What will the future hold for office space? From the minds of two designers comes a mind-blowing look at an office space you may not ever want to leave. Next, we look at a word that is making Read More
Corporate Office of the Future is Very Green Two innovative designers received top honors by incorporating a high tech greenhouse within the corporate office. Their futuristic design could become reality and the grass would definitely be greener at this corporate office of 2025. In a recent blog, we discussed different ways to address employees’ number one Read More
Open Office Versus Cubicles: Which Is More Disruptive? Open offices have gotten a bad rap over the last few years, especially for lack of privacy. While it is always a great idea to be flexible in your office design and create spaces for concentration and spaces for open collaboration, I have to ask, “Are open Read More
Do You Collaborate Effectively In Your Working Office? As part of corporate America, I really enjoy working as a part of a cross-functional team to resolve a problem or create a program. I thrive on it. “It is time to collaborate!” “Hooray!” In my opinion, collaboration not only equals a happier workforce, it represents an educated one. Read More
What’s Behind Office Furniture Industry Growth? More than economic factors, the WAY people are working is having a greater positive impact on furniture industry growth, according to a recent article at mibiz.com. A stronger economy and corporate profits along with available office space are the typical driving factors, however, industry experts recognize a change in Read More
Is It Possible To Run A Frugal and Happy Company? How do they do it? Costco CEO Craig Jelinek has done it in the ultra competitive and difficult world of retail. One reason Craig Jelinek has created a happy company is Costco’s average pay, according to a recent Bloomberg Business report is $20.89. Their no-frills approach Read More
How To Set Up A Conference Room Does your company have an effective conference room? The company conference room is a powerful room that should inspire collaboration, a room that affords privacy for productive team meetings, and a room to complete projects, launch products and increase sales. Your conference room design, decor and functionality will influence Read More
Should Employees Partake in the NCAA Tourney Hype? It’s that time of year when managers scratch their heads as they fill in their NCAA Tourney brackets. It’s a tough call, really. Should you join the basketball madness of March or set a higher example and rise above? A new survey shows that many managers believe participation Read More
