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 October 10, 2019
Almost every company claims that “going paperless” is a priority. But what does that term really mean? What people truly mean when they talk about going paperless is more technical; implementing a document management system (DMS) to create digital paperless workflows. In this post, we will explain what a document management system is and how… 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 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
