Fundraising At The Office Last month, my son came home in a tizzy of excitement about campfires and BB guns and rockets, which, admittedly, all sound awesome and at least mildly dangerous, considering he is 6. Where on Earth can you get all those awesome things? Cub Scouts. For $170 a year plus uniforms and Read More
Which Cubicle Personality Are You? Making your cubicle and workspace more like home is normal considering each week you spend close to 25 percent of your time in the office. With that much time invested, your office cubicle workspace and desk tend to develop a personality that somehow reflects you in one way or another. Read More
Incorporating Your Logo Tastefully Into Your Office Decor Most people identify with a company primarily through the logo. You see the logo imagery on the outside of the building, on the company vehicles and even on the shirts the employees wear. A good, strong logo will represent a company’s brand, identity and mission to all Read More
One Space or Two, After a Period? I’d like to think that I am able to roll with the changing times. I’ve embraced the advancements in technology, office design, kitchen gadgets, and even fashion…occasionally. But one thing I cannot get myself to change is the amount of spaces I place after a period in a Read More
5 Best Office Plants Cool, crisp temperatures are right around the corner. Autumn is approaching. The leaves will fall from the trees and then before you know it, winter arrives turning the air (and your office) cold. Soon enough you’ll come to work when it’s pitch black and return home through the glare of the setting Read More
Through the years, like most products, the office cubicle has gone through numerous phases. This process of trial and error, and employee feedback, has helped the cubicle to evolve into the quality product it is today. But what do today’s cubicles look like in the new year and 2026? Office cubicles in 2026 feature modern, Read More
A Four-Day Workweek This has been a LONG and stressful workweek – which affects everyone in the family. The only thing that has kept us going is the promise of a looming 3-day weekend! It’s so rewarding to think of an extra day off – how exciting! And wouldn’t it be nice to have a 3-day weekend 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
A Clean Desk Makes You Productive Feeling like you just can’t multi-task the way you use to? In the middle of responding to an email, you spot the half-finished report that’s due in half an hour—but you also have a meeting starting in five minutes. Oh, and the agenda for that meeting? Buried in the Read More
Choosing the Right Cubicle Height Did you know that cubicles come in all shapes, sizes, AND colors to match your office needs? The options are so varied; that it starts to sound a bit like a Dr. Seuss nursery rhyme. Big ones, small ones, short ones, tall ones…..There are so many things to consider when Read More
4 Ways to Shrink Your Office Space Expense A typical company’s office space expense is probably second only to payroll. It makes sense, right? You invest in strong talent and want to provide a work environment that is an inspiring place to be – but often times the “old school” office design layout is a vast Read More
Coza Task Chair by Boss Design At this year’s 2015 NeoCon in Chicago – the largest commercial interiors show in North America – Boss Design won the “Best of NeoCon Silver Award” for its revolutionary Coza Task Chair. Commenting on this latest accolade, Founder and Chairman of The Boss Design Group, Brian Murray says: “We Read More
Bringing Sickness To The Workplace School started last week and with record-breaking swiftness – our home is now infected with the Back to School Plague. On just day 5, our entire household looks (and feels) like walking zombies with puffy eyes, sore throats and runny noses. The impossible nights of trying to sleep with your Read More
The Benefits Of Fantasy Football In The Workplace I was reminded this morning, as my son asked his father about setting up the fantasy football league, that it’s nearly football season again. And as always, my personal life experiences (specifically with my kids) usually sparks a blog topic. I started thinking about the workplace and fantasy football. Read More
When comfort, modern design, and ergonomics combine, the result is something more than just an ordinary chair: The Poppy Chair Haworth. Inspired by organic forms and soft curves, this chair offers a unique seating experience. Whether in offices, conference rooms, or home spaces, the Poppy Chair Haworth, with its flexible design and comfortable seating, is Read More
In today’s competitive business environment, the most successful teams are those that work in a flexible, comfortable, and collaborative environment. But choosing the right business office furniture can be a big challenge: Will you find chairs and sofas that are both ergonomic, moveable, and reconfigurable, and give the space a modern and attractive look? This Read More
Call Center Sound Masking Last week, I had to call the local cable company – on a Sunday nonetheless. I held my breath and prepared myself for a very excruciating conversation (as many of the phone calls made to this company are). But what I was most preoccupied by was not their ineptness; I was Read More
Working with Generation X I am absolutely fascinated with the psychology of “generations” and how their distinct personalities shape the workplace. In some organizations, you’ll see an age gap of nearly 50 years between the oldest and youngest employees. There is a broad range of perspectives, needs and attitudes floating around the office. Today’s workplace is Read More
Customizable Modular Bivi Workstations by Turnstone This year’s NeoCon showcased a large variety of vendors but they all seemed to focus on the same goal. The goal was to improve designs from the previous year with more focus on employee wellness and the importance of moving around at work. And just as we expected, sit-stand options were everywhere. One Read More
The Unexpected Benefits of Volunteerism As I look back on my marketing career, I think fondly of the times I coordinated and participated in philanthropic events. The corporation I worked for partnered primarily with Special Olympics. So, every year, I aided in that event. As it were, it turned out to be a profound experience Read More