It’s easy to think it’s going to be simple to choose a new office chair. But, the right high quality office chairs will make a huge difference to your working environment. Whether you’re needing an office chair for home, or looking for your business, with so much choice available, choosing the perfect chair to meet...
Everyone involved, even remotely, in the world of the workplace can see that the pendulum has swung through the office. It has swept through, taking panel systems with it. In many places we are left with rows of workstations or benches. Employees are frequently elbow-to-elbow and nose-to-nose. Read the comment sections on any article that...
Our wireless world raises interesting questions about the ways people work in modern offices. Laptops, smartphones and tablets offer unprecedented mobility, allowing increasing numbers of professionals to retreat to their favorite places in the coffee shop or at home. Flexibility fuels the idea that work can happen anywhere. But does “anywhere” really work? A recent turnstone survey revealed...
The layout of your office may not seem like the most important factor, but it’s something you should consider very early on when you decide to switch your office up and start moving furniture around. The overall office environment, seating plans and the style of desks utilised can have a huge impact on your workforce,...
Five ways to encourage employees to make the commute with design strategy In the knowledge economy, where communication technology allows the workforce to be completely mobile, are corporate offices going extinct? Some statistics would suggest the answer is yes. Many Canadians want to bid their offices goodbye. A 2014 Conference Board of Canada study found...
Acoustic panels and interior design are finally making friends of each other. For too long, project design decisions, whether in new builds or renos, neglected to consider the impact on the ear. Acousticians and product providers report the vast majority of their work is retrofits, with frequent calls from occupants to “Fix our acoustics!” Yet...
Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs are a range of disorders caused by repetitive strain activities that affect bones, blood vessels, muscles and tendons. A lot of factors actually contribute to Musculoskeletal Disorders with one of the major factors being found in the workplace. The way your workstation is setup could be causing your health issues. Some...
Purchasing carpet adds to the value and appearance of commercial office space. When we choose the right patterns, design and appearance, we find the best carpet covering for the office. Carpet is considered the preferred flooring in reception area, hallways, offices, conference rooms and boardrooms. It enhances the look and feel of professional buildings and...
As organizations move to more open layouts, employees are communicating in new ways. Private offices are being traded in for more meeting room spaces where teams can meet throughout the day. At the same time, the digital workplace is growing. More portable devices and fast, reliable Internet are enabling employees to work off-site more often....
Do you work in an open office? Do you like it? If you’re like most of the people joining this conversation online, the answer is a resounding NO. Despite the fact that over 70% of employees in the US work in an open office environment, there seem to be many more critics than fans. People complain that it’s...
