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...
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...
