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
3 Ways to Increase Your Company’s Profitability There are two approaches to increasing profitability: Sell More or Spend Less. As an office furniture company, we’re not in business to tell you how to increase your sales, but we do a pretty good job of helping companies spend less. So, here are ideas to increase your 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
Office Design: Collaboration or Privacy? Along with the changes that have occurred in recent years in work styles and office spaces, traditional fixed models cannot be used anymore. For this reason, in today’s business world, one of the biggest challenges for office space designers is to create a balance between private space and collaborative space. Read More
If you’ve been in your current office space for some time, you may see that what was once the ideal office space configuration is no longer working. Maybe your outside sales team no longer travels as much and spends more time in the office. Or, your office now has many empty office cubicles because you’ve 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
11 Simple Ways to Enhance the Look of Your Workplace Over the years, even the most well designed offices show signs of wear and clutter. Here are some quick tips to enhance the look of your workplace which may also help reinvigorate your employees. 1) Consolidate shared office equipment Your office may have a copier, 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
Cubicle Customization by Job Function – Part II Did you know that your employees’ productivity is impacted by their workspace? When planning your office layout, consider which types of employees need isolation to accomplish their tasks which work best when collaborating with others, and how the office furnishings can be customized to provide the best Read More
When it Comes to Cubicles, One Size Does Not Fit All — Part I Workstations are not just a tool for dividing up workspaces, they should be designed to suit the needs of your employees and your office space. Every employee has unique needs in their workspace, depending on the type of tasks they perform. Read More
Did You Know Remanufactured Cubicles Can Be Customized? Growing companies are increasingly tasked with setting up new office spaces on limited budgets. Those who achieve their goals of outfitting an office with quality office furnishings that are customized to their exact needs know the secret to staying on budget is to buy remanufactured cubicles. Read More
How to Decide Between New, Remanufactured and Used Cubicles When it comes to purchasing office cubicles for your office, you should know that this is not a simple decision, but a strategic one. Do you want to spend a lot of money and buy new office cubicles or buy remanufactured and used cubicles at a Read More
3 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 after Read More
Efficient and Effective Office Cubicle Configuration According to CoreNet Global, an association for corporate real estate and workplace professionals, the typical amount of office space per worker is 150 square feet. It is predicted to drop to 100 square feet by 2018. Proper planning to make the most of that space is the key to Read More
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