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
The Evolution of the Office Cubicle In 2026 The common office cubicle for office has had a big impact on society; from influencing some of the great architects of the modern age, plus sparking debate and studies into the capacity that the average worker’s office environment actually plays. Its evolution has progressed over the years Read More
The iBooth by Peter Pepper Products, Inc. Every year, the design world comes together in one place to talk trends, ideas, innovation and inspiration—the annual NeoCon event is the place to find out what’s new and upcoming in business design. One emphasis throughout this year’s convention was how to provide a better privacy solution for open office floor Read More
Utilizing Glass Walls in your Office Design Would you like to give your workspace a fresh new look that makes it appear more open? Have you ever considered utilizing glass walls or partitions as a part of your office design? If not, you should! The primary benefit to installing glass walls and partitions (or even Read More
In modern workplaces, noise is one of the most important factors that can affect employee productivity and concentration. Even minor noise in open offices can lead to reduced work quality, mental fatigue, and stress. For this reason, creating a quiet, acoustically controlled environment is no longer an option, but a necessity to maintain mental health Read More
The Ill Effects of Sitting Watch the news and it’s likely you’ll hear a story about how the “act of sitting” is bad for you. The storylines are not just about how poor posture can lead to chronic pain, but more that the act of sitting can actually cause premature death. It’s not really new Read More
15 Cubicle Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk Imagine sitting at a desk for hours, immersed in work. You stare at the monitor in your office cubicle, and your hands move quickly on the keyboard. But suddenly you feel your energy drained and your shoulders ache. Have you ever wondered what kind of stress Read More
The Right Desk Your desk. It’s essential to a productive, creative and innovative workday. It’s the place where you’ll make decisions, brainstorm ideas for your next big venture, or meet with team members, clients, and leaders to finish projects. It’s the central location where you’ll take your company to the next level of success. It’s important Read More
Home Sweet Office When you’re at home, you feel comforted by your warm walls, foot-friendly floors, and comfortable furniture. People decorate their homes because they love spending time there; it’s cozy and inviting. So decorating your office in the same manner will make it feel more like home and less like the daily grind. There Read More
It’s Monday – Time For More Office Dogs And Office Cats I don’t know about you but it’s raining AGAIN and I feel like Monday has hit me in the head with a hammer. I just don’t do cloudy all that well so I’m going to make my own sunshine in the office with this week’s Read More
Out of Office Etiquette It’s summer time, which can only mean one thing….VACATION!!! (Hopefully you’ve read our blog last month about the importance of taking a summer vacation)! Now, you may be tempted to keep your phone in your pocket, ever-ready in case of a work emergency but….you MUST RESIST that temptation. Instead, set up an Read More
Employee Wellness – Don’t Just Sit There! As Day 3 of NeoCon 2015 comes to a close, one thing’s for sure – the future of ergonomic office furniture is here to stay. Many new design ideas focused on the importance of employee wellness and moving around at work. Sitting in one static frozen position at your desk is Read More
Office Furniture To Check Out At Neocon 2015 I am an office furniture geek and lover of all things office design. It’s Sunday night and I’m gearing up for Neocon 2015 tomorrow. I just downloaded the Neocon app and am busy researching all the stuff I want to see at the massive Merchandise Mart in Read More
Office Time Management Tips Ok, maybe I’m too much of a “Type A” personality or maybe it was my military upbringing but it really bugs me when people are perpetually late. Am I the only one that thinks it is important to be on time when it comes to both our professional and personal life? Is Read More
Cubicle Perks The original cubicle was created in the late 1960s. The developer, Robert Propst, envisioned an active workspace with multiple levels for sitting and standing along with walls at 120 degree angles. It wasn’t until the accountants and office designers got involved and figured out a way to line up workers with 90 degree Read More
Working From Home with Kids During Summer Break I love summer and I truly love being at home with my kids! As I sit at my home office desk, I know I’m so blessed to have a flexible stay-at-home job! But let me just say, working from home with kids is not an easy Read More
Trendy Workspaces Attract Talented Employees Business owners know how hard it is to attract and retain talented employees. That’s why today’s trendy workspaces focus on flexible environments that are arranged to boost morale, productivity, and well-being. Many workspaces have become a near “art form” with a focus on the people that occupy the space and Read More
Designing An Effective Training Room A training room is an environment where people meet, learn, collaborate and share ideas. An effective training room should be comfortable and versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of activities. The ideal training room should also have projectors and all of the required equipment to work with visual aids. Read More
The Importance Of Taking Vacation When my husband and I were dating, we both worked at the same company. Like most couples, we had differences of opinions about the usual topics such as taste in music, movies, books and (what I considered the most absurd discussion), NOT taking vacations. I, personally, used every single ounce Read More
New Office Furniture? Ask Yourself these 5 Questions You just received word that the promotion you received actually comes with your very own office. Better yet, the office is completely empty and you’ve been given free reign to choose your own furniture. There’s nothing quite like having your name on the plaque outside the door! Read More