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How Workplace Design Shapes Team Dynamics and Engagement

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, collaboration is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of success. Effective collaboration can drive innovation, improve productivity, and foster a strong sense of community among team members. But what often goes unnoticed is the role office design plays in facilitating and enhancing this collaboration. Thoughtfully […]

5 Ways to Design an Office That Supports Your Workers’ Well-Being

It goes without saying that a happy workforce is a productive workforce. When employees arrive each day at an upbeat, healthy environment, the results can be reflected in the bottom line.

Open Plan or Cubicle?

Open office layouts are all the rage these days. They foster communication between workgroups and departments while imbuing the workplace with an air of openness.

How to Create a Productive Workspace on a Limited Budget?

Every company would like to have Google’s budget to create their dream workspace. Most companies don’t have that war chest, though, and are forced to work instead within the constraints of a tight a budget.

Office Workplace Trends for Productivity

Designing the office space to become welcoming, comfortable and engaging is a rising trend within businesses. A creative workplace design increases employee productivity and workplace engagement.

On the Value of Workplace Isolation

We live in "busy" times. People are "busy." Busy-ness has become the default state of today’s aspirational class and a prerequisite for future success.

The Benefits of an Adjustable Height Desk

Over the past few years, a number of studies have been done on the health effects of sitting versus standing. The evidence clearly suggests that sitting for upwards of eight hours a day…

A Review of Popular Office Design Styles

Over the last few years, office design has undergone a fairly radical shift. More and more organizations have embraced contemporary styles with a focus on workplace ergonomics…

Beyond Office Furniture PART II: The Implications of Color

The colors that you choose for your office have a distinct effect on how people feel and how well they work. While there is always some individual variation, your employees…

Beyond Office Furniture PART I: The Do’s & Don’ts of Office Lighting

In the rush to find the perfect office furniture and accessories, lighting is often overlooked. Yet poor lighting choices can make it difficult to work while having a negative impact on workplace mood and performance.

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