Is the Open Office Shine Wearing Off? Articles began appearing around 2012 touting the drawbacks of the open office. If you’re not sure what an open office is, basically, you remove the high-walled panels of a cubicle system and have an open office. With the removal of those walls comes the openness and collaboration that Read More
If you work in an office cubicle and feel the space is stuffy, crowded, or lacking in energy, using feng shui could be the best solution. With a few simple changes like placing your desk in the right position (facing the door or using a small mirror), adding green plants, natural light, and removing clutter, Read More
Can New Office Furniture Help Your Productivity? There are literally thousands of office design options to choose from, each as unique as the business itself. For example, open offices are designed to increase collaboration. Cubicles provide more affordable seating in a smaller space. Standing desks and ergonomic chairs put health as priority. Each design layout Read More
When companies grow or face market changes, they are often faced with a key question: Is it better to move our office to a new location or expand in our current location? In response, we must say that: The decision of whether to move to a new office location or expand in your current one Read More
How to Choose the Best Office Design Layout With the changes that have occurred in today’s business world, the best office design and layout becomes a very important decision. Office design affects productivity, comfort, and motivation. With the advancement of technology and changes in work styles, offices need to be arranged in a way that 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
In 2025, companies’ awareness of environmental issues and their responsibility towards the environment will be a necessity. Any organization that wants to remain competitive in today’s marketplace must move toward becoming a “green company.” One of the simplest and most effective ways to achieve this goal is to use green and sustainable office furniture. But 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
Does your company have an effective conference room? If you’ve ever felt like your meetings were unproductive or boring, the problem may lie precisely in the meeting atmosphere. Now we want to know how to set up a conference room with furniture. To set up a conference room with furniture, start by selecting a suitable Read More
When a client or candidate walks through your door, they form more than a dozen snap judgments in the first seven seconds, long before anyone greets them. Your furniture’s color palette, lines, and even its wear-and-tear do most of that talking. A 2024 Ergonomics Association survey found that 89 % of employees feel more satisfied Read More
What Is Sound Masking In Office Furniture? Sound masking in office furniture is the discreet placement of speakers or acoustic fabric that emits a gentle, broadband hum, making nearby conversations unintelligible and reducing distractions; inadequate office sound masking can cut productivity by 15 % (Acoustical Society of America, 2023). This measure keeps ambient noise within Read More
3 Apps Every Facilities Manager Needs The average Facilities Manager has more irons in the fire than a blacksmith at a renaissance fair. Keeping your designs, files and images within reach, plus, collaborating effectively are often a pipe dream. In addition, it’s getting even tougher to handle the increasing amount of information flying at us Read More
6 Reasons To Add Glass Panels To Your Office Cubicle Installation If you are looking for a way to upgrade your office and create a brighter and more open environment, we recommend adding glass panels to your office cubicles. In addition to a modern look, this change also increases employee productivity by encouraging teamwork. It Read More
Top 7 Reasons Workstation Clusters Make Call Centers More Profitable Call centers are the beating heart of many businesses and play a critical role in delivering service and communicating effectively with customers. One of the biggest challenges for call center managers is creating an efficient environment with low operating costs. Setting up a successful call Read More
8 Ways to Improve Employee Happiness and Your Bottom Line Happy employees are three times more creative, 31% more productive, and have 37% higher sales than unhappy employees. Check through this list to see how you might affect your employees’ happiness and your company’s bottom line. 1) Review these Gallup survey questions that help determine 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 Read More