Habits Of Companies With A Happy Office Culture Developing a happy office culture can seem like an overwhelming task. After all, does anyone really like their job or place of work? It turns out, the answer is YES! Here are the ways some companies are keeping their employees happy and reaping the benefits. Identify What Read More
Bridging The Gap: Office Design Across Generations Generational stereotypes can make today’s workplace seem more like a war zone than a collaborative space. Can a good office design bridge the gap? Take Inventory What do your employees actually want? Don’t get caught up in trends without doing a little digging into the real needs of your company. Read More
The True Cost Of Non-Ergonomic Office Chair Aside from being uncomfortable during your 8+ hour work day, a bad office chair can actually cost you time and money. “Ergonomic” isn’t just a trendy buzz word. It actually affects your bottom line. The True Cost According to a recent study, annual losses of over $81 billion dollars Read More
Annoying Office Habits You Need To Break If you haven’t participated in some of these office habits, you’ve surely witnessed them. Here’s why annoying habits are dragging down your office culture. Personal Phone Calls Not only can a personal phone call create a lot of unnecessary noise, it’s basically like wearing a sign saying you’re Read More
Office Habits That Kill Creativity Everyone wants to come up with the next greatest idea, app, or solution that puts them on the map at work. But these bad office habits could wreak havoc on that creative spark. Too Much Logic Are you the type of person that comes up with a concept and then immediately Read More
Office Design For Introverts and Extroverts Both introverts and extroverts are important contributors to any business. They have strengths and weaknesses that compliment each other, but they work in different ways. How do you approach office design that works for both? Introverts Introverts tend to prefer to work independently. That does’t mean they’re not team players, it’s Read More
Using Neuroscience Can Increase Office Productivity There are many ways to increase office productivity by enhancing the work environment. Aside from an employee’s individual capacity to focus, brainstorm, and learn, studies show that outside factors really do affect the brain – sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. Sense of Smell The smell of stinky food in the nearby Read More
Ergonomic Benefits Of Using A Foot Rest At The Office I’ve spent a number of years in an office environment, and I’ve rarely see footrests in use. However, these have amazing ergonomic benefits most people aren’t aware of. It may not be the first accessory you think about when decking out your office, but here’s why Read More
The Evolution of Office Design If you’ve ever watched the show, Mad Men, you understand just how much the American office has changed. Office design evolves as needs change, and we are right on the brink of yet another shift. Let’s take a look at some different office layouts over the years. Cellular Space These Read More
How Do You Know When It’s Time For An Office Redesign? The prospect of an office redesign can seem overwhelming – it will cost time and money. But take a look at your business and how it’s performing. Could it be time to make some changes? How do you know? New Business Has Stalled If Read More
5 More Office Workouts To Do This Week We’ve talked about easy ways to get some exercise right at your desk before. Add these 5 office workouts to your regimen to boost your results even more! The Wait For It Calf Raise Next time you’re waiting by the printer or copy machine, work in a set Read More
Art Positively Impacts Office Productivity Believe it or not, artwork plays an important role in office productivity. It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about good office design, but it’s worth taking into consideration. In fact, according to a recent study, a staggering 74% of professionals say they like Read More
Hack Your Office For More Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is a hot topic these days, as companies do more to limit their impact on the environment and stretch their budgets farther. Here are simple some tips to make your office more energy efficient. Do An Inspection You can start with a visual inspection of windows Read More
Active Office Products You Need in 2017 We have talked and talked about the benefits of an active office. The research simply doesn’t lie – you have to get up and move during your workday! Taking a walk at lunch or using the stairs are great ways to be more active at work. But you may Read More
Does Your Workplace Have A Morale Problem? Even the most mindful of managers can deal with the occasional morale problem at the office. Low morale can quickly affect workplace dynamics and negatively impact your bottom line. But, how do you know if you have a problem? What actions can you take to increase morale? Hint: Read More
Good Office Design Engages Your Employees Good office design isn’t just pleasing to the eye. It is essential to keeping employees happy and productive. Employees who feel engaged in their workplace perform better and stick around longer. But, how exactly does office design impact employee engagement? Communication Connection is the root of human relationships, and Read More
Spring Cleaning At The Office Spring cleaning isn’t just for the home. Maybe your office or desk could use a little sprucing up! Tackle a few things in your own space, or grab a few of your coworkers and de-clutter a community area. De-Clutter Your Desk If your desk is covered in a mountain of Read More
Ergonomic Design and Sleek Style Aren’t Mutually Exclusive When it comes to ergonomics at the office, design has come a long way! Now many companies offer stylish choices that are both functional and pleasing to the eye. The humble office chair is probably the most common furniture item at your workplace. Though simple in theory, Read More
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