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
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 the “Best of NeoCon Silver Award” for its revolutionary Coza Task Chair. Commenting on this latest accolade, Founder and Chairman of The Boss Design Group, Brian Murray says: “We Read More
In today’s competitive business environment, the most successful teams are those that work in a flexible, comfortable, and collaborative environment. But choosing the right business office furniture can be a big challenge: Will you find chairs and sofas that are both ergonomic, moveable, and reconfigurable, and give the space a modern and attractive look? This 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 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 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
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
In modern workplaces, noise is one of the most important factors that can affect employee productivity and concentration. Even minor noise in open offices can lead to reduced work quality, mental fatigue, and stress. For this reason, creating a quiet, acoustically controlled environment is no longer an option, but a necessity to maintain mental health Read More
It’s Monday – Time For More Office Dogs And Office Cats I don’t know about you but it’s raining AGAIN and I feel like Monday has hit me in the head with a hammer. I just don’t do cloudy all that well so I’m going to make my own sunshine in the office with this week’s Read More
Eating At Your Desk Makes You LESS Productive If you are anything like me, you probably don’t get out of the office for lunch on a regular basis. Who has time for that?! It’s not hard to understand why – that can be up to 90 minutes wasted away at some restaurant. When I worked Read More
In today’s businesses filled with desks, monitors, and enclosed spaces, could the key to increased productivity and reduced stress be a return to nature? Many of us feel increasingly disconnected from nature, but fortunately, there is a solution: biophilic design. But the question is, what is Biophilia and Biophilic design? Biophilia is the human affinity Read More