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There are a lot of factor that can be addressed if you want your staff to be more productive, from increasing natural light and investing in ergonomic contemporary office furniture to starting flextime and wellness programs. One area that often goes unnoticed, however, is the cleanliness of the office space. Here are some insights from our contemporary office design specialists. Healthy Employees are More Productive Employees Illness and sick days cost the US economy more than half a trillion dollars each year, so it clearly pays to help support employee health! Colds and flu can spread through an office like lightening, with germs and viruses surviving for up to 18 hours on hard surfaces like keyboards and desks. This means that companies need to put more hours into cleaning their office space, especially wiping down and disinfecting office furniture and computers, as well as water coolers, photocopiers and communal equipment. Another area to regularly clean is the air condit...

When it comes to making your office more fun, more productive and more interesting, tech gadgets are there to make it happen. Here are some of the most popular and interesting pieces of tech to add to your desk. §   Lumo Lift posture monitor –  We all know how important it is to have the correct posture when we’re  sitting or standing at our desks . Poor posture is common in the workplace, and it leads to back pain, neck pain and low productivity. This little gadget has a sensor that alerts you when you start to slouch, and syncs to your smartphone to monitor your sitting habits, activity and calories burned. §   Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II –  Open plan offices are fantastic for collaboration, but some people enjoy complete peace and quiet to help them focus on their work. These noise-cancelling headphones can be used wired or wirelessly (20-hour battery) and are comfortable enough to use for hours, blocking out office chatter, traffic noise and more. ...

Your office reception area is the first impression that new employees, clients and vendors get of your brand, so it’s important to get the layout right. Here are some tips and modern office design ideas from our team. Keep it simple: There’s nothing worse than walking into a reception area and not knowing exactly where you’re meant to go or who you’re supposed to approach. Reduce confusion by having a modern reception desk in clear line of sight from your front door – something bold and eye-catching. Situate chairs and couches near the reception desk so that visitors can easily interact with staff. If it is a large or shared reception area, wayfinding signs are a must-have. Keep it open: A cluttered space causes confusion, especially in a reception area – one of the busiest spaces in your office filled with people who may not be familiar with your building, who are making deliveries, or arriving for meetings. This means that you need clear, wide paths for traffic throu...

Whether you’re moving to a new office or remodeling your current space, new commercial office furniture can reinvigorate your company and your workplace culture. With the right office furniture, your space is given character and functionality, making it a vibrant and productive space for employees and clients. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when choosing the next evolution of your work environment. Not having a plan : If you simply walk into the first office furniture store you come across and choose the first desks and chairs you see, you’re not going to get the best result in terms of budget, quality or appearance. Take some time to research your options and look through catalogs to plan out exactly what items your office needs. Remember to consider different modern options like teaming areas , standing office desks and ergonomic colorful chairs to make sure your employees have the right furniture to work productively. Not looking at reviews : As with any ind...