Enjoy Thanksgiving! Leave the Stress of Work at Work The holiday season is in full swing and while it’s supposed to be a celebration of joy, peace and what we are thankful for, it is typically the opposite. There are many reasons for this. It’s likely you have year-end reports, team meetings and mandatory office Read More
5 Reasons Why You Need a Monitor Arm When talking about office cubicle ergonomics, most people think solely about adjusting the lumbar of their office chair or repositioning the height of their adjustable desk. But if you are truly thinking about the benefits of ergonomics, you must not overlook using a monitor arm for your computer monitor. Monitor arms enable users to Read More
A Guide To Working At Home With Cats I’m a work-at-home mom and although it offers many benefits, including the avoidance of the daily commute and interacting with annoying office colleagues, it CAN be lonely. And while you can keep in touch with those co-workers you do like via email, text and the occasional lunch out, Read More
How to Organize a Productive Meeting Every year, our neighborhood HOA has a meeting. Just ONE meeting – once a year. It’s always scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday in November, same time, and same location so everyone is aware well in advance. The problem is, attendance is always historically low. It’s so mind boggling to Read More
Organize Your Computer It may sound outlandish but organizing your office space gives you clarity. Working in a clutter-free environment allows you to focus and be more productive. And once you’ve tackled ways to make the exterior (desk, office files, cubicle, etc) of your office workspace look new and fresh, you need to turn to the Read More
Can Boomers and Gen X’ers Embrace the Open Office? We hear so much about the Millenials, but what about the Boomers and Gen X’ers? Is it fair to ask an established employee at your company to embrace the open office after spending a decade or two behind three walls? Imagine the assault of sites and Read More
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
In the stressful and tense world of work environments, music plays a very important role in increasing productivity and improving people’s moods. Listening to music that is suitable for the work environment not only reduces stress but also increases motivation during the workday. For this reason, dedicated playlists for different work environments, such as office Read More
15 Cubicle Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk Imagine sitting at a desk for hours, immersed in work. You stare at the monitor in your office cubicle and your hands move quickly on the keyboard. But suddenly you feel your energy drained and your shoulders ache. Have you ever wondered what kind of stress Read More
Tips to Avoid Sitting Disease Now that the word is spreading and the medical community stands behind the premise that sitting for prolonged periods is literally killing us, Web MD has some simple tips (see video) to keep you moving throughout your day and into to your home bound, TV-watching evening hours. Set a reminder on your phone Read More
What Should An Office Chair Cost? When comparing an office chair to other consumer goods, it seems the office chair just does not receive the amount of respect and love that say a sofa or dining room table gets. Yet, these two pieces–sofa and dining room table– get used less frequently than an office chair. Read More
Budget Saving Tips for Your Office April marks the beginning of the second quarter for many companies so let’s do a budget check! Show of hands…how many budgets are still in tact? Let me guess, your budget has already been slashed, cut or otherwise left unrecognizable from what was “doable” at the start of 2015. Read More
How To Organize Your Office Have you ever tried to work effectively surrounded by chaos? I’m not talking about audible noise you can hear; I’m talking about the noise your messy desk makes when it’s cluttered with junk! Whether you work at home or in an office, keeping your office desk and surrounding office space organized 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
Do You Collaborate Effectively In Your Working Office? As part of corporate America, I really enjoy working as a part of a cross-functional team to resolve a problem or create a program. I thrive on it. “It is time to collaborate!” “Hooray!” In my opinion, collaboration not only equals a happier workforce, it represents an educated one. Read More
Don’t Freeze Out Productivity At The Office This timely advice comes to us during a time when the Winter blahs typically set in at the office. Keep your office employees engaged and focused using these suggested Mid-winter mood boosters from HRReview. Working on company culture, employee morale and avoiding productivity pitfalls will increase office productivity. If 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
How to Adjust Your Computer Monitor Height and Save Your Back October is National Ergonomics Month and a time to highlight the importance of treating our bodies kindly while working. It’s a time to take notice of things we may not be doing correctly throughout the day that cause unnecessary pain, discomfort and, sometimes, serious 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