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...
Health guidelines suggest we should spend 150 minutes a week doing moderate exercise, but many of us sit down at our office desks for more than half the day. Sitting down is the new smoking and is being blamed for increasing the risk of heart disease and cancer which is why we’ve seen massive changes...
If you added up all the time you spend shuffling through papers on your disorganized desk, you’d be amazed how much time is wasted because of the clutter in your office. Taking a few simple steps to organize your office will lead to clearer thoughts and as a result, higher productivity. Here are 20 tips...
A workplace’s atmosphere and surroundings can inspire employees to be more efficient and passionate in their work. If your office is barebones, offering only desks and computers, you may not be getting the most out of your employees. According to a recent survey by Dale Office Interiors, nearly half of respondents said having a variety...
The decision to rent office space is one of the first major commitments every growing company must eventually make. Not only is it a huge commitment in terms of overhead, but this space will be a critical factor of maintaining your budding culture, your ability to recruit and retain talent and your team’s happiness. As...
Hotel lobbies are undergoing an exciting evolution. Architects, designers, hotel owners, and operators are re-thinking hotel lobbies and transforming them into active social hubs that are becoming the heart of hotels. With flexible designs, professionals are creating spaces that support work and play, dining venues and bars that morph throughout the day, communal tables with...
With as many different types of bodies as there are in the office, shouldn’t your seating adjust to fit every one? The Series 1 Task Chair from Steelcase does just that and more, delivering to workspaces everywhere much more comfort and style than you’re probably used to in an office chair. Sit your way. The...
New Scandinavian design meets the world’s leading manufacturer of office furniture. That’s the starting point for a new partnership between Steelcase and Bolia. The Bolia exclusive collection for Steelcase is a carefully selected collection of furniture and accessories that are perfect for creating luxurious and inspiring offices. Today, people expect different things from their...
Steelcase and Microsoft introduce Creative Spaces — a range of places and technologies to enable the creative process. The future needs creative thinkers. We face global issues that require all of us to unleash our creative potential to solve problems, make new connections and generate ideas. Creativity is not only the domain of artists and...
Ergonomics is the study of efficiency in the workplace. Basically, it is the study of what you can do to help your workers stay healthy and perform better. Besides keeping your employees safe, office ergonomics comes with plenty of other benefits for the office. Benefits of Office Ergonomics Reduces Costs – By investing in office ergonomic...
