Office Design: Collaboration or Privacy? The International Management Facility Association states that nearly three quarters of employees in the United States are currently working in open floor plan offices. An office without walls allows employees to easily interact and collaborate. This collaboration can lead to innovations that could really add to a company’s bottom line. Many high-tech companies have embraced Read More
Office Space Planning Idea Starters If you’ve been in your current office space for some time, you may see that what was once the ideal office space configuration is no longer working. Maybe your outside sales team no longer travels as much and spends more time in the office. Or, your office now has many empty cubicles because you’ve streamlined Read More
Physical Workplace Satisfaction Affects Employee Retention Last week we discussed how improving employee happiness can help your company’s bottom line in terms of employee productivity. Now let’s look at ways employee satisfaction with their physical workplace can help reduce employee turnover. The Journal of Facilities Management has reported that employees that are satisfied with their physical workplaces were 31 percent Read More
How Have Cubicles And Workspace Design Changed In The Last 10 Years? Cubicles were first introduced in the 1960s as a way to provide employees with office space without the costs associated with traditional office build-out construction. The cubicle panels allowed these portable offices to be rearranged as headcounts change; again saving construction costs. How have they changed over the Read More
Product Overview: Friant System 2 Cubicles Overview Friant office furniture products are well known as being high quality and low cost, making the Friant System 2 panel system a good solution for companies looking for products that will last without exceeding the budget. Their quality constructions and design aesthetics means you won’t need to sacrifice quality for price. Simplicity Since Read More
Is Bench Desking Right for Your Office? Bench desking is a space saving and cost saving furniture solution for open floor plan office spaces. Work groups share the work station and, depending on noise control and privacy requirements, bench desking can be divided by desk screens. Reduce Footprint Bench desking workstations have shared legs and frames. Since these components aren’t Read More
Cubicle Customization by Job Function – Part II Did you know that your employees’ productivity is impacted by their workspace? When planning your office layout, consider which types of employees need isolation to accomplish their tasks and which work best when collaborating with others, and how the office furnishings can be customized to provide the best working conditions for each. Read More
When it Comes to Cubicles, One Size Does Not Fit All — Part I Cubicle systems are available in a large variety of sizes with endless combinations of customization options. Deciding how these all fit together within your office’s footprint is only one part of the planning process. You also need to determine how each cubicle will best serve the Read More
Did You Know Remanufactured Cubicles Can Be Customized Growing companies are increasingly tasked with setting up new office spaces on limited budgets. Those that achieve their goals of outfitting an office with quality office furnishings that are customized to their exact needs know the secret to staying on budget is to buy remanufactured cubicle systems. Floor Plan First, consult with Read More
How to Decide Between New, Remanufactured and Used Cubicles If you’ve already made the decision to floor plan your office space with cubicles, the next step in your office design planning process is deciding whether to purchase new, remanufactured or used cubicles. Below is a handy comparison chart to help weigh the pros and cons of each of these options. Read More
Efficient and Effective Office Cubicle Configuration According to CoreNet Global, an association for corporate real estate and workplace professionals, the typical amount of office space per worker is 150 square feet. It is predicted to drop to 100 square feet by 2018. Proper planning to make the most of that space is the key to productivity and worker satisfaction. These Read More
5 Critical Office Layout Considerations Your employees’ productivity, your company’s image and your bottom line all depend on your ability to achieve the correct office layout. These five fundamental office layout principles will help ensure you get it right, regardless of the square footage you’re working with, without making costly mistakes that would be hard to correct at a later Read More
What Are The Biggest And Smallest Sizes For Cubicles? There are several advantages that office cubicles offer employers. They maximize floor space, create inexpensive work stations, and can easily be reconfigured as necessary for shared areas or individual offices. “Cubes” as they are lovingly called come in various models, sizes, and shapes. They range from plain dividers to ultra-modern spacious Read More
The Case for Collaborative Office Design A discussion keeps going around the design industry; one that begs for an answer – does the open office design work? There are articles everywhere on the internet that have taken on the topics of workplace design: awards for designers and countless lists of tips but few really have an answer or an explanation Read More
Cubicle Crimes As we all know, any sense of privacy in a cubicle is just an illusion even though we feel it’s ours – we even have a nameplate after all! Our cube life isn’t our own and should be respected if we want to be taken seriously at work and if we want to keep our jobs. Here are Read More
How to Decorate a Manly Cubicle So how do you decorate your cubicle and still maintain that “manly” executive appearance? By making a statement about your own personality and making your cubicle comfortable. Here are a few tips: Black and blue in varying shades are considered man colors so these should form the base of your cubicle design. Stay Read More
Everywhere You Look in Your Cubicle Who is that standing behind you? This factor among a few others is why a lot of people put mirrors in their cubicles: Is someone watching you from behind while you work – perhaps your boss? Odds are you do not face your cubicle entrance since most are not designed that way. There are Read More
Shelves for Your Cubicle If you are a small, growing business, then you know how vital creating extra space can be. Cubicle shelves can help you do just that. Our shelving offers style, comfort, and utility. You are sure to benefit by adding this small addition to your office cubicle. Our shelves offer a unique versatility that is still visually Read More
Cubicle Hang-Ups What comes to mind when you think of an office setting: stationary, cabinets, furniture? Despite their importance, cubicle hangers rarely get their recognition and yet these nifty little hang-ups will make your cubicle work life much more productive as well as comfortable since they help keep your environment tidy. There are many types of hangers that serve a Read More
Tips to Lighten Your Cubicle Mood Cold and impersonal; this is how the office cubicle has been regarded and films like “Office Space” have taken it even further. They depict it as being pedestrian, intrusive and confining. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Creating your own sanctuary is possible and you don’t have to spend a lot of Read More
