Can New Office Furniture Help Your Productivity? There are literally thousands of office design options to choose from, each as unique as the business itself. For example, open offices are designed to increase collaboration. Cubicles provide more affordable seating in a smaller space. Standing desks and ergonomic chairs put health as priority. Each design layout Read More
5 Ways To Stay Focused At Work Most of us have trouble focusing on our work at one time or another, but the reasons for this differ. Some people stray when they’re bored; others find reasons to avoid a difficult task. Maybe you even have annoying co-workers who like to talk rather than work. For Read More
Office Relocation or Office Expansion? Growing out of your current office space is usually a reason to rejoice. It means that your company is doing well; you are satisfying your customers and achieving ambitious goals! Nice work! One of the most challenging decisions a business owner faces is figuring out how much office space he Read More
Friant Celebrates 25 Years In The Furniture Industry! We’re all familiar with the story about Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniack building a computer in a garage, but what about other entrepreneurs like them that started with nothing more than a few thousand dollars and an idea? One such legend is a company called, Friant. Friant Read More
Unplugging From Technology In 2 Steps Hi. My name is Brooke and I’m a technology addict. Whenever my device dings, I run to it like Pavlov’s dog! I first realized I had a problem while my husband and I were binge watching The Walking Dead on Netflix. There was a pause in the episode to Read More
ROSI Office Systems April 16 Newsletter Inside the ROSI Office Systems April 16th newsletter: READ IT HERE >>> Trending Topic – What is Active Office Design and How to get it. Video Series – It’s not a surprise that sitting and working at your desk causes pain. But, there are easy things you can do Read More
Are You Hot Desking? Once upon a time, your office desk was your home away from home. It served as a place to display your awards, favorite sports team paraphernalia and obligatory family photos. It became a nice little hiding place that gave you just the right amount of privacy to be productive without distraction. Read More
What Should An Office Chair Cost? When comparing an office chair to other consumer goods, it seems the office chair just does not receive the amount of respect and love that say a sofa or dining room table gets. Yet, these two pieces–sofa and dining room table– get used less frequently than an office chair. Read More
Budget Saving Tips for Your Office April marks the beginning of the second quarter for many companies so let’s do a budget check! Show of hands…how many budgets are still in tact? Let me guess, your budget has already been slashed, cut or otherwise left unrecognizable from what was “doable” at the start of 2015. Read More
How to Choose the Best Office Design Layout With the changes that have occurred in today’s business world, the best office design and layout becomes a very important decision. Office design affects productivity, comfort, and motivation. With the advancement of technology and changes in work styles, offices need to be arranged in a way that Read More
Why White Office Walls Are A Terrible Idea White walls in a home are trendy, but in the office, they can seriously hamper productivity according to a recent blog post from Stephanie Vozza at FastCompany.com. Study participants were tested performing simple clerical tasks and it was discovered that more errors were made in rooms with Read More
Can Office Cubicles Be Collaborative? Yes, office cubicles can be collaborative by incorporating open layouts, shared workspaces, and modern design elements that encourage interaction. Integrating features like writable surfaces, communal areas, and flexible furniture fosters teamwork and communication, transforming traditional cubicles into environments that support collaboration and enhance overall productivity. Collaborative, open-office designs are increasing Read More
3 Tips To Manage Technology’s Effect On The Workplace Technology is constantly changing and the effect of that change on the workplace can be positive or negative. It’s up to you to harness the effect and manage the change. From realizing the need to optimizing your space and planning your future now, here are some tips from workdesign.com Read More
How to Survive Office Politics? Here Are 6 Tips Office politics. You can’t escape it. It can be found in every type of business. But what exactly IS “office politics” anyway? In the simplest of terms, it is the differences between people at work; differences in opinions, or conflicts of interests which are often manifested Read More
A Look Inside Google’s NYC Office Space Design (Video) This four and a half minute YouTube Video from WSJ.com takes us on a tour of Google’s New York City office space. You’ll see creative solutions to space challenges along with whimsical touches such as fire hydrants, subway grates and a NYC apartment replica. This design leaves Read More
Office Cubicle or Open Space, Chronic Pain in the Office Does Not Discriminate Whether you work in an open office with a ping pong table and espresso bar or one with rows of office cubicles, chronic pain can find you. The cause of chronic pain is not so much where you are working, but how. Read More
Why Is Your Boss A Jerk? Could Be The Office Chair Office furniture in Houston that makes you feel more powerful may also make you behave more dishonestly. According to a study conducted by Andrew Yap, the bigger your office space, office furniture, even office chair, the more apt you are to be a sneaky, Read More
Becoming A “Green” Company Why does a company want to become “green”? There are several reasons but the top three that come to mind are financial gains in the form of government subsidies and energy savings, in addition to attracting top talent. A recent study found that the millenial workforce wants to work for companies with a Read More
History Of The Office Cubicle The Economist’s recent article on the history of the office cubicle, takes us back to the dawn of the office cubicle farm. It’s interesting to note that the designer of the cubicle or “Action Office 2” as it was called in 1968, Robert Propst, envisioned an active work space with Read More
10 Tips for Great Cubicle Etiquette: Creating a Harmonious Workplace Why Cubicle Etiquette Matters Let’s face it—working in a cubicle isn’t always easy. You’re in close quarters with people who might have completely different habits, preferences, and work styles. That’s why cubicle etiquette is so important. It’s not just about being polite; it’s about creating Read More