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Hybrid Work: Do’s & Don’ts for Office Design

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As hybrid work continues to reshape the modern workplace, businesses must adapt their office designs to accommodate both in-office and remote employees. Creating a flexible, dynamic environment that meets the needs of a hybrid workforce is essential for maintaining productivity, collaboration, and employee satisfaction. To help you design a space that supports this new way of working, here are some key do’s and don’ts for hybrid office design, along with insights on how modular furniture and open collaborative spaces can make a big difference. Do: Prioritize Flexibility with Modular Furniture Hybrid work demands flexibility, and one of the best ways to achieve this is through modular furniture. This allows office spaces to adapt to various needs throughout the day, whether it’s hosting a team meeting, providing quiet workstations, or facilitating collaborative breakout sessions. JSI Furniture’s Cāav collection, available to order at BE Furniture, is a prime example of how modular des
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Revitalizing Your Office for Fall: Design Tips for a Productive Season

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It’s finally Fall! As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, employees will inevitably spend more time indoors at work. This makes the fall season a great opportunity to refresh your office space and create an environment that fosters both comfort and productivity. Whether it’s through seasonal design changes or incorporating new office furniture that promotes collaboration , a fall-inspired office transformation can revitalize your team and boost morale. Below are some tips on how to embrace the change in seasons and design a space that keeps your team truly engaged. Incorporate Fall Colors and Textures Fall is synonymous with warm, inviting colors such as burnt orange, deep red, and golden yellow. Introducing these hues into your office design can create a cozy atmosphere while still maintaining professionalism. Consider adding fall-colored accent walls, or incorporate these shades through accessories like rugs, pillows, and curtains. Textures also play a key role in making
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Office Moving Day Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful

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  Moving offices happens for many reasons. Whether your business is expanding, moving headquarters, merging with another company, or remodeling, this sort of thing happens all the time. Whatever the reason for your move, it’s important to have a plan in place to manage your office relocation. More importantly, you need a plan to keep stress levels at an all-time low and business operations minimally impacted. Considering BE Furniture just moved our corporate headquarters and showroom to a beautiful new space in Whippany NJ just last year, here are some tips to make the moving process less stressful. In Office Moves, as in Life, Timing is Everything Business owners need to worry about the disruption to their business operations as well as the pure logistics of the move. There are a lot of moving parts in an office move and many of them have to happen in parallel if you don’t want to be moving into an empty space. Professional moving companies are a no-brainer, but most compan
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Rethinking Hiring Parameters for Global Talent Acquisition Day

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  Happy Global Talent Acquisition Day! Today, we honor the expertise and contributions of talent acquisition (TA) professionals. Whether through virtual or in-person events, this celebration is well-deserved across the board. However, this day also presents an opportunity to explore and debate key issues in talent acquisition for 2024. With the workforce continually evolving, it’s crucial for employers to stay proactive by reassessing the benchmarks and strategies in hiring the best people. In this article, our commercial office professionals at BE Furniture will discuss which strategies you should have a good handle on if you want to retain the best of the best in your industry. Be Clear About Remote Working Opportunities The rise of remote work has significantly changed the hiring landscape. Candidates now expect flexibility in where and how they work, and companies that can provide clear, defined remote working opportunities are more likely to attract top talent. This mea
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How to Design a Successful and Safety Compliant Laboratory

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  Laboratories are the heartbeat or starting point of true innovation. They are essential for researchers to discover life-saving medical treatments, enhance agricultural techniques, and pioneer solutions to other pressing global issues. The recipe for a successful laboratory design is intricate planning, teamwork, and coordination between all parties. Most importantly, attention to detail is the key ingredient, as even minor errors can impact the safety of the lab and everyone who uses it. If you’d like to ensure compliance and functionality in your laboratory, here are some strategies provided by the commercial space designers at BE Furniture in NJ . Planning and Team Coordination The foundation of a successful laboratory begins with careful planning and collaboration. Designing a lab requires input from various stakeholders, including researchers, safety officers, and design professionals. This collaboration ensures that the lab meets the specific needs of its users, whi
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Prioritizing Employee Health in Your Office for National Wellness Month

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  Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? This gives us the perfect opportunity to focus on self-care and well-being. As an employer, you should take this a step further and implement changes in your office space that better support employee health and wellness. Especially because a healthy work environment can lead to happier, more productive teams. If you need some help to get started, here are some ways you can integrate wellness into your corporate workspace: Ergonomic Office Furniture We’ve said it more than once, and we’ll gladly say it again: ergonomic furniture is a cornerstone of a healthy office. Chairs with proper lumbar support, adjustable desks, and keyboard trays can significantly reduce discomfort. Providing standing desks or adjustable sit-stand workstations can help employees alternate between sitting and standing, reducing the risks associated with prolonged sitting. Ergonomic furniture not only enhances comfort, but also boosts productivity
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3 Valuable Tips to Make Interns Feel Like MVPs

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  Interns are the lifeblood of many organizations. They bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn that can invigorate any workplace. They perform many lower level tasks that can relieve a more experienced workforce. They’re generally cheap labor! And they represent an “audition” of sorts for future hiring that may bring the best ones back to you as permanent employees. However, ensuring that interns feel valued and appreciated is crucial for their personal development, as well as their desire to seek future employment at your company. With National Intern Day fast approaching on the 25th, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can make our interns feel like the MVPs that they may someday become. Tip #1: Give each intern their own workspace. One of the most impactful ways to make interns feel valued is by providing them with a designated workspace that mirrors those of permanent employees. Just like any other team member, interns deserve a space wh
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