Co-working spaces are becoming increasingly popular for freelancers, start-ups, and small businesses. But what are they and more importantly, should you consider using one? What are they? Co-working spaces are offices in which individuals or small groups can rent desks or private offices instead of investing in a building of their own. It is intended mostly for smaller teams or individuals who wouldn’t get full use out of an entire office unit. Why would you prefer them over a traditional office? There are a few pros to co-working spaces that give them a definite advantage over the traditional office. First, ...read more...
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What Went Wrong with the Open Office – And How to Fix It
Could Activity Based Working be the solution to the problems encountered with the open office? Managers and companies are usually quick to adopt new types of office plans that are touted as a solution to all sorts of problems – communication, productivity, collaboration, and so on. But too often they defeat the whole purpose by applying the same inflexibility to every new layout that comes their way. Rather than simply trying to give employees the tools they need to do their jobs, they start focusing on goals like getting the most use out of square footage, packing employees in like sardines, whether it be ...read more...
Comparing Upholstery Materials for Cost, Durability, and Visual Impact
If you’re planning an office design project, or even just a furniture refresh, you might be wondering about the many and varied upholstery options you can get. It can be hard to get past the technical terms and choose what you want, but we might just be able to help you manage it. What are some typical upholstery materials in office furniture? With so many companies adopting resi-mercial design, the answer is: just about anything. But here are some of the most common ones: Natural Leather Standard Polyurethane Vinyl Ultraleather® or Higher-Grade Vinyl Silicone Basic Woven Fabrics Felt Of ...read more...
4 Key Tips for Unlocking Business Potential by Designing an Office Fit for Every Generation
If your office isn’t designed to accommodate every generation, you’re losing out on business potential. That’s because, in the haze of buzzwords like “millennial” and “Gen Z,” employers are often neglecting the full spectrum of staff age - and expertise - they employ. Take a look around your office. The odds are you’re going to see a whole lot of age diversity – from Baby Boomers to Millennials to Gen Z. Smart employers understand that each generation brings with it a unique set of work-styles, needs and desires. But they also realize that each of these generations offers a unique set of perspectives and ...read more...
4 Key Ways a Holistic Approach to Office Design Can Save You Time, Money and Stress
The design of its office is an important thing for a business. It goes beyond just aesthetics and encompasses functionality, cost efficiency, and employee morale, retention and output. But this also means it’s a complex and multifaceted undertaking that can be challenging to execute effectively. When beginning an office design project, it’s important to understand what that entails. Office design is a broad term. It encompasses everything from design to construction to furnishing. This means more moving parts and more aspects to get right. That’s why the most efficient, effective and stress-free way to remodel ...read more...
