Posted on August 21, 2019
Building strong communication within an organization is imperative to internal productivity and efficiency. A recent survey showed 70% 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. Designers and architects are incorporating natural elements into their interior spaces to provide more than… 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 82% of professionals believe that employees would feel engaged if their employers invested in innovative office spaces. Studies show… 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
Posted on May 15, 2019
Working remotely allows employees to complete their daily tasks in an alternative off-site workspace. Remote work can be an effective, and often preferred, substitute to the traditional office space while allowing employees to maintain the roles and responsibilities that their employers require. Remote work enables employees to work from their homes, at co-working spaces, or… Read More
Posted on May 9, 2019
Meetings are one of those necessities of office life that workers either love or hate. A meeting can be either an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and collaborate or a poorly planned waste of time. One study showed that in the U.S. alone, US $37 billion is wasted on unproductive meetings each year. With so… Read More
Posted on May 8, 2019
We all may love stories about lone genius inventors making discoveries that change the path of human history, but the truth is innovation rarely works that way. Innovation comes from collaboration, and successful companies are always striving to get better at it. Here are five ways to increase office collaboration and help your employees work… Read More
Posted on April 24, 2019
Of all the developing business trends that have emerged over the past decade, few have as much potential as the growing popularity of mobile workers. What was once a rarity not too long ago is quickly becoming the standard. Still, making the most of this growing opportunity requires understanding why it’s so promising and what… Read More
Posted on April 18, 2019
One of the most critical places modern companies can look for competitive advantages is with their information. In the age of Big Data, businesses now have more of it than ever before, yet many are foregoing one of the best ways they could make the most of this ever-increasing asset: information mobility. What Is Information… Read More
Posted on April 9, 2019
Although modern companies have countless options for improving their bottom line, one of the most promising is the data they are collecting. However, the full potential of that data is only available to those companies that understand how to leverage business analytics. How Are Business Analytics and Business Reporting Different? Confusing business analytics with business… Read More
