Helpful Hints for Meeting Productivity The dreaded office meeting – it always seems to cut into your day a little more than you’d like. Isn’t it supposed to increase office productivity? It seems like a great concept to collect minds and share ideas. So why do so many of us leave a company meeting feeling like it Read More
Office Productivity Tips From The Pros Office productivity is one of those topics we could talk about for days. Everyone wants to be more efficient and waste less time at work. What’s the secret? While there’s no magic fix, there are some simple changes you can make to be more productive during the day. Tackle Read More
Employee Wellness Programs More Important Than Ever Americans are working longer and longer hours, and our health is paying the price. Employee wellness has never been more important. Though people are becoming more health conscious, it’s hard to make time for exercise and eating right during a 60 hour+ work week. What Are Employee Read More
Are You Killing Your Office Productivity With Your Diet? Did you know that what you eat at work could affect your office productivity? Food is fuel for our bodies (including the brain), and eating well at work will lead to a more productive day. Start with Breakfast Eat properly in the morning to set yourself up Read More
Lounges At Work Are The New Office Trend More and more, companies are recognizing the need to provide some space at the office to “blow off steam.” The newest office trend is the swanky lounge/kitchen. These areas often include games or activities, comfortable furniture, and of course – snacks! Why The Lounge Is Trending Recent research Read More
The Office Dog – Pros and Cons Have you ever worked for a company with an office dog? As a dog owner myself, I can’t help but think of how fun it would be to have a dog around at work. But, it may not be a good idea for all office environments. Benefits of an Read More
Stretch at Work for a Healthy Lifestyle We’ve all heard it, “Sitting is the new smoking.” So, are you breaking up your 8-10 hour workday to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Maybe “deskercise” isn’t your thing, but stretching is for everyone! It will make such a difference in how you feel. Stretching For a Healthy Lifestyle Read More
Millennials In The Workforce Explained If you work with millennials or identify as one, this article is for you. It’s a shame that they have acquired a bad reputation over the years. They’re called lazy and entitled- how awful! The truth is that this generation sees the work place a little bit differently, and that adds value to Read More
Office Lifestyle: Handling Conflicting Politics Election season may be over, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that workplace political discussions will follow. You may have a divided office. Some employees are happy about the results and some are not. Talking politics at the office is a tricky subject and can lead to heated discussions. How do you Read More
Latest Office Trend – Organize Your Office By Color Many people struggle with organization, but a new office trend will make this chore easy and fun. A tidy desk saves time and hassle. If you want to get more organized this year, try using color to help! Office Trend: Organize with Color Color plays an important Read More
Make Learning Part of Your Office Culture With advancements in technology and competitive markets, it’s more important than ever to stay at the top of your game. Make learning a priority in your office culture, and you’ll encourage employees keep their skills sharp. Why Your Office Culture Should Include Learning A learning office culture gives employees Read More
2017 Office Trend: Writable Walls Did you ever get in trouble for writing on the walls as a kid? Maybe in sharpie? Get ready to unleash your inner child because this office trend is on the rise. We’re seeing more and more whiteboards and glass walls at the office. Why are these becoming so popular? Office Collaboration Read More
Take Your Office Plants to the Next Level There are so many benefits to outfitting your desk with office plants. Fortunately, you don’t have to stick with simple potted plants only. Here are some plant centered gadgets and creative pots that will wow your coworkers. USB Flower Pot If you’re the forgetful type, you’ll love this USB Read More
Office Workouts – Deskercise Your Way To Healthy It’s not easy to find time to exercise during a demanding work week, but there are ways to sneak in some movement throughout the day. Consider it multitasking. Not only will your health benefit, but your productivity will likely increase as well. Moving stimulates the brain, and Read More
Office Design Trend for 2017: Flexible Office One of the hottest design trends this year is office flexibility. Today’s office has movable walls and adaptable furniture, allowing for endless design options. Flexible office solutions are the perfect choice for companies that need both open space and privacy. It’s a great financial investment because of the Read More
How To Be More Active At the Office How do you find time to be active between a busy work week, responsibilities at home, and actually having a little fun from time to time? If you’re one of those people that doesn’t enjoy being active as a hobby, it can be that much harder to Read More
The Benefits of Biophilic Office Design Biophilia is the area of science that explores the human connection to nature. Of course, it isn’t groundbreaking news that we love being in nature. But can it actually improve our well-being at work? Research says YES! What is Biophilic Office Design? The premise of biophilic office design is that Read More
How Millennials Are Impacting Office Culture With the number of Millennials (ages 19-35) in the workforce on the rise, there’s little doubt that this population is changing traditional office culture. Sure, maybe they have a bad reputation in some respects, but overall there are more pros than cons to hiring – and keeping them. The Movers Read More
Office Trend Alert: The Community Table, Decoded More and more, we as employees are emerging from office cubicles into the fresh, modern space known as the “open office.” While it might be scary to leave the comfort of your 6×6 office cubicle, there are some great benefits to working at a communal table. The Read More
Refresh Your Office with Pantone’s Color of the Year: Greenery Looking to refresh your office design in the New Year? Try nature’s perfect shade, Greenery. It’s just the right combination of lively and calming , which is exactly what the color brings to your mood: BALANCE. Chromology is the psychology of color, and it’s been Read More