Is Employee Cell Phone Use Bad For Business? Eighty percent of Americans own one. They hold the title as the foremost method of communication among adults under 50. They’re small, they’re mighty, and they’re here to stay: the ever popular smartphones. In the workplace employee cell phone use is oftentimes deemed an unwelcome disturbance. But Read More
How To Promote Good Break Room Behavior Many companies provide employees with a break room, where they can relax and grab a snack or eat a meal before returning to work after the end of their break or meal period. The purpose of a breakroom is to help increase employee morale and employee retention, but Read More
The Cost Of Tariffs On Your Office Furniture Project In the past year, we saw taxes levied on an extensive range of products the U.S. regularly imports from foreign countries, not the least of which is “Section 301.” The first phase of Section 301 took effect on September 24th with a 10% tariff on both Read More
How Your Business Can Avoid Disaster Scams As the saying goes, “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” and unfortunately, that includes the cleanup efforts after Harvey. With the waters receding, many people are still left wondering how to even start picking up the pieces. If you’re a business owner, you not only have to worry about repairing Read More
How To Revitalize Your Business Immediately After A Flood Cleaning up after a flood can be an emotional and financial disaster. After floodwaters have cleared, you’re left with evaluating your business inside and out. From filing insurance claims to keeping customers informed to replacing your office furniture in Houston, there is a lot to do. Read More
Apple’s Open Office Rebellion. It’s More Common Than You Think. Open offices highlight large open spaces and shared work areas. They have become a very popular office design concept. In fact, approximately 70 percent of all offices now have an open floor plan. If you’re thinking about making the leap though, you might want to think Read More
Is It Time To Update Your Office Design? It’s hard enough to juggle the daily tasks of running a business, so thinking about updating your office design may be the last thing on your mind. But, neglecting this area could have a serious negative impact on your bottom line. How do you know if it’s Read More
Not Your Dad’s Office Cubicles. The Old And Stodgy Cubicles Are History. Last week I stumbled on some old photos of my dad’s office from the 1970’s. I work in the office furniture world so I took particular notice (and had a good laugh) at the no-frills office cubicle. These photos featured grey fabric boxes, Read More
Office Cubicles Or Benching – What’s The Difference? It might seem mundane, but it’s a strategic move for a business owner, investor, or manager to know how to select the appropriate workspace layout for your office. The corporate space is quickly moving towards office spaces that encourage collaboration and inclusivity. Open and collaborative spaces have Read More
How To Survive The Open Office Infographic Employers are embracing the open office because it’s so cost-effective, but are they forgetting a large portion of their workforce in the design? Follow this infographic for ways to survive the open office and keep your focus. Survival Tips: Take several breaks throughout the day and get outside. Read More
Workplace Ergonomics Save Money If you’re on the fence about investing in new, more ergonomic friendly office furniture in Houston, this might change your mind. Studies have shown that strategic improvements in this area save time and money by allowing your employees to perform at their best. What Is Ergonomic Office Furniture? Ergonomic office furniture Read More
Easy Office Yoga Poses If you’ve been working for several hours non stop or stuck in meetings all day, you need some office yoga in your life! Take a quick break to move through these easy poses to feel re-energized. Side Bends Stretch out the sides of your torso with this rejuvenating, yet simple pose. Read More
More Ways To Support Employee Wellness Employee wellness is not a new idea, and it’s not likely going away anytime soon. The statistics on how sedentary people are at work are shocking, and companies are realizing that it’s in everyone’s best interest to encourage being active during the workday. Here are just some ways to Read More
Generation Z: What They Want In Office Design Just when we think we have things figured out, the universe throws another monkey wrench into the mix. Office design trends have shifted since the Millennial burst onto the workplace scene over 15 years ago. There’s a new kid on the block now called Generation Z. What Read More
Hot Trend: Lounge Style Office Furniture It’s true that many companies are leaning towards a more residential feel at the office, with less sterile design and more comfortable spaces. But now some are also including lounge style office furniture in Houston in working areas. Are there benefits to a more reclined posture at work? Creative Read More
Are You In A Summer Productivity Slump? We are rounding the corner here on summer, but you may be feeling the effects of of the heat at work. If you find yourself struggling with productivity during the summer months, you’re not alone. It’s common for people to work less efficiently and be more distracted this Read More
Employee Wellness Starts With Sleep Sleep is vital to our health, yet most Americans are burning the candle at both ends. It’s so important to employee wellness that companies are beginning to offer special wellness programs centered around sleep. What can your company do to encourage healthy sleep habits? Sleep Affects The Bottom Line As Read More
Office Design Should Match Your Culture Office design has come a long way – from sterile wall to wall cubicles to a more residential feel. But there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Your office design should be as individual as your company and tailored to your specific needs. Visual Impact Research shows that 90% of what Read More
Office Productivity Techniques That Really Work! Productivity can seem like such an elusive concept to grasp. Everyone wants to know the secret trick. Maybe you feel like you get off track easily or have trouble multitasking – whatever the case, there are steps you can take to become more productive. It all starts with changing some Read More
Meditation Techniques for Workplace Wellness Research shows that taking regular breaks during the workday is one of the best ways to actually stay on task and improve employee wellness. Stepping away from your desk for just a few minutes brings a number of benefits. Meditation can be a great addition to your day to help Read More