Chronic Pain in the Office? Office Furniture Can Fix That Whether you work in an open office full of beanbags and espresso machines or rows of traditional office cubicles, chronic pain can still find you. The culprit is less where you sit than how you sit—and what you sit on. Poor posture, repetitive motions, and 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
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
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
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
Veneer or Laminate Office Furniture When choosing office furniture in Houston, it’s important to select office furniture that will make a statement. A good first impression with clients and associates is the key to good business. Random mismatched furniture pieces just won’t do! Your office space should be professional and uniform. But with so many Read More
Office Budget Tips For The New Year With the new year comes a fresh, new office budget. If you’re like many, it holds both promises and challenges. Here are some tips to get the most out of your 2015 office budget. 1. BUY USED INSTEAD OF NEW: Remanufactured cubicles and workstations save 30% to 70% 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
Go For the Gold with High Performance Office Furniture You’ve taken great care in recruiting a winning team of employees. You’ve invested heavily in training. You have an aggressive marketing program in place to help attract customers. But, there seems to be something missing because your employees just don’t seem to be performing up to Read More
5 Traits of a Quality Office Furniture Supplier There are many places you can buy office furniture in Houston if you know exactly what you need. But, navigating through literally thousands of variations of chairs, desks, tables, cubicles, cabinets, and shelves can be a daunting task. Add to that the challenge of figuring out what Read More
How to Select the Perfect Office Chair When it’s time to select new office chairs for your staff, taking the time to closely evaluate your options will help ensure your chairs will last and your employees will be safe and comfortable using them. Here are the most important features to look for and why they Read More
In any organization, human resources are one of the most valuable assets, playing a key role in productivity and achieving long-term goals. For this reason, one of the concerns of businesses in today’s competitive markets and dynamic work environment is employee retention. Several factors affect employee retention and satisfaction, and the physical work environment is 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
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 Read More
Product Overview: Friant System 2 Cubicles Overview Friant office furniture products are well known for 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 mean you won’t need to sacrifice Read More
Is Bench Desking Right for Your Office? The way a business space is arranged has a huge impact on employee productivity and efficiency. One type of office furniture that is an effective solution for collaborative and team workspaces is benching desks. These desks have a flexible and efficient design that is designed to create a Read More
4 Questions You May Not Think to Ask When Buying Office Furniture Buying office furniture may turn into a headache if you haven’t considered the delivery details, furniture assembly, and how warranty repairs are handled. Here are a few questions you’ll be happy you asked before buying office furniture. 1) Do you offer support Read More
Choosing an Office Chair — 5 Must-Have Adjustment Features Whether equipping a new facility with office chairs or upgrading your employees’ comfort with new office seating, there are a few important things you should consider to ensure you make a wise investment. Most importantly, you should carefully review the warranty for the office chairs you’re Read More