Your employees’ productivity, company image, and bottom line depend on your ability to achieve the correct office layout. These seven 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 difficult to correct later. 1) Flexibility Building walls may 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
Increasing Workspace Functionality with Ergonomic Office Accessories Why is Ergonomics Important? Nearly a third of employee injury and illness is related to musculoskeletal disorders (MDS) such as pains and strains of the lower back, neck, arms and wrists. In fact, MDS is the leading cause of non-productivity in the workplace, more so even than time Read More
The Hidden Costs of Office Chairs The cost of a good ergonomic office chair is peanuts when you consider the alternatives In today’s fast-paced work environment, managers are demanding more work from fewer employees and those employees are demanding more from themselves. We are all working longer, harder and faster. And, many of us, in 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
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 Read More
So how do you decorate your cubicle and still maintain that “manly” executive appearance? Create a masculine cubicle by using sleek, dark tones like black, gray, or navy. Incorporate leather or metal desk accessories for a bold look. Add framed artwork, minimalist decor, and functional lighting. Keep it organized with stylish storage solutions and personalize 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 office 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 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 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 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. Many types of hangers serve Read More
Cold and impersonal; this is how the modern office cubicles in Houston have been regarded, and films like “Office Space” have taken it even further. They depict it as being pedestrian, intrusive, and confining. How would you feel if you walked into your office every morning and found yourself in a small, lifeless space? Where Read More
Green Cubicles – Do You Have One? Looking for a way to green up your office? Buy remanufactured, refurbished cubicles! When it comes to conservation, purchasing green furniture for your business is heading in the right direction. Using remanufactured green cubicles reduces waste. On the other hand, it can show that your business is environmentally Read More
Spending hours in a cubicle is hard – staying sane while doing it is even more difficult. Claustrophobia kicks in, the guy next to you is grating on your nerves, your kneecaps are aching from sitting too long and this is when it happens. Someone breaks out the rubber bands and little pieces of paper Read More
In today’s workplace, people spend long hours at their desks, engaged in daily tasks. As the hours pass, your body gradually loses its energy. After a while, you realize that you have become accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle and are suffering from chronic physical pain. You may think that your job does not allow you Read More
One of the most controversial decisions in business today is choosing between open offices and cubicles. Cubicle advocates emphasize focus, privacy, and reduced distractions, while open-office proponents argue that open-concept offices increase collaboration and interaction among colleagues. Open-Office vs. Cubicle: Which Is Better? Open offices promote collaboration, flexibility, and a modern aesthetic but can be Read More
A great way to maximize your office space and give it an updated look is through office space planning. Not only does it help accommodate a large number of employees under one roof, but it also helps to increase your office’s team efficiency by sharing information and resources. This planning involves the careful and purposeful Read More
Do you view your cubicle as your own private workspace? If you’re like most people who work in a cubicle environment, you do and you expect a certain amount of cubicle etiquette. But what is that exactly? While a cubicle is part of a shared workspace, for many employees, it is a personal space. They Read More