What is silo mentality? Silo mentality is not a new term. This is when different departments – accounting, marketing, etc. – see themselves as separate entities or ‘silos’ as opposed to parts of a larger whole. It can lead to behaviours such as only sharing the bare minimum of information or seeing other departments as competition. Overall, it results in a disjointed team (if it can be called that) whose members have no loyalty to those outside their department. It is also far from a lean or efficient mentality, since getting information and completing projects involving multiple departments is made very ...read more...
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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...
6 Tips for Picking Perfect Office Furniture
People are picky about how they furnish their homes, because they know the characteristics of their furnishing affects their sleep quality, level of comfort, and even how well their home is organized. The same amount of thought should be given to how you furnish your office. For most people, the office becomes like a second home. But it’s also the one place where the average person has little to no control over their environment. As employers, it’s important to create a space that’s comfortable and functional, and picking the right furniture is a major component in doing so. It can boost productivity, ...read more...
Ergonomic Checklist for Your Workspace
After deciding layout and design, the last part of creating an ideal workspace (and often the part people most look forward to) is furnishing. While at work, you’ll be spending the majority of your time in some kind of seat, most likely looking at a screen (or two). By keeping ergonomics in mind while setting up your office, you’ll reduce fatigue and discomfort while improving the overall mood and productivity of your office. Give yourself and employees a healthier workspace by checking off some of these ergonomic tips: Is the top of your computer monitor’s screen at eye level? Be aware of how ...read more...
