Posted on December 13, 2019
Does your office have an open floor plan with a number of employees using a variety of workstyles? Plenty of concerns arise regarding noise distractions in such a large work environment, and having a private conversation can be difficult. Fortunately, adding a sound masking system in the workplace can reduce speech intelligibility, improve privacy and… Read More
Posted on November 15, 2019
Digital transformation is seemingly at the top of every organization’s agenda. From marketing to manufacturing to finance, business departments of all types are quickly awakening to the many benefits offered by today’s digital tools. Digital transformation describes the strategic use of digital technologies to accelerate business activities, processes, competencies, and models. According to technology media… Read More
Posted on November 8, 2019
Even as we strive to reduce paper use, there are some documents that we must hang on to, and that requires storage. But what happens when the paper keeps piling up and you run out of storage space? Get a bigger office? Storing documents offsite? Both are valid options, but they’re also costly and inconvenient.… Read More
Posted on October 29, 2019
Mobile printing is as simple as it sounds– printing from any mobile device. Mobile devices include smartphones, tablets, or lightweight, limited-use laptops like Chromebooks. Most office settings are already using some form of wireless printing all the time. In most cases a local area network (WLAN) allows users to print from their laptop to a… Read More
Posted on October 17, 2019
One of the most-heard complaints about open-plan offices is how noisy they are. Without walls and doors to block sounds, noise travels unimpeded across the room. Whether it’s the din of chatter, loud typing or the constant whir of the photocopier, there’s no shortage of sounds that can distract you. Out of all this disruption,… Read More
Posted on September 27, 2019
From ultra-lightweight workstations to heavy, traditionally built wall partitions, there is no shortage of options for organizing a workspace to fit its employees’ needs. Changes in the way your workplace is organized can have a significant effect on your employees’ overall productivity. For instance, employee spillover – the tendency for an employee’s nearest neighbours to… Read More
Posted on August 21, 2019
Building strong communication within an organization is imperative to internal productivity and efficiency. A recent survey showed 68% of employees are not engaged in the workplace. With the threat of lower productivity and high turnover, employers need to find solutions — and fast. A communication plan is one solution to improve internal engagement by supporting… Read More
Posted on June 17, 2019
Introducing outdoor elements into an office environment can be very beneficial. In the modern climate-controlled workplace where recycled air and fluorescent lighting are standard, a bit of sunshine and greenery can go a long way toward creating a positive impact. Biophilic design, a decades-old architectural and interior design philosophy, incorporates natural elements in interior spaces… Read More
Posted on June 11, 2019
As working professionals, we spend most of our lives in an office environment. However, have you thought about the ways your office can impact how you work? A recent survey conducted by Capital One found that 90% of professionals believe that employees would feel engaged if their employers invested in well designed office spaces. Studies… Read More
Posted on June 5, 2019
There’s little doubt that modern work requires collaboration. But have we gone too far in our use of collaborative office design to encourage more face-to-face encounters? Critics of the open-office layout would say yes. But when it comes to collaborative space, can you really have too much of it? Let’s look at what the research… Read More
