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  The sound of success depends on which room of the office you’re in. Some spaces need to be quiet enough to hear a pin-drop, while other spaces could benefit from clearly hearing the feedback from other coworkers. And sometimes the way your office is designed is not enough to minimize the noise. Luckily, there are many efficient and visually appealing ways to mitigate sound in the office. In this article, our team of office product curators will go over the major reasons why acoustics are becoming increasingly necessary in the modern workplace.  Acoustics Can Help Mitigate Sound In Open Plan Offices One of the main reasons to invest in acoustics has to do with the popular open office layout. While this office design is great for collaboration, it can lead to increased noise levels which can be distracting and can make it difficult for employees to concentrate when they have to work on a solo project. This is especially pertinent in areas where employees need to be able to...

The time has finally come for that major office remodel you’ve been considering for ages. As the time comes to get down to the actual work of redesigning your workspace, you may find yourself a little daunted by the process that’s ahead of you. Where do you start? In what order should everything be done? What do I do with my old furniture? Here is our handy office remodeling procedure checklist to help you organize everything into manageable steps and get the job done as quickly and efficiently possible: Establish your objectives and make sure the entire team is clear and agreed on them. Why are you remodelling? Chances are it’s about more than just wanting a change. Do you need more space? Do you want to harness new office designs to make your team more comfortable and efficient? Are you unhappy with your current available meeting space? Does your office space reflect poorly on your company and your company culture? It could be one or all of these and more. Whatever i...

Organizations are looking for ways to become more flexible in terms of where and how their employees work. From more creative and dynamic office designs to work-from-home policies, they’re adding variety and agility to achieve meaningful gains. One challenge, however, is how to properly support flexible employees – here’s what our contemporary office design team has to say. ·          Invest in good communication tools and policies: Working remotely doesn’t mean that communication should suffer – but it does mean that organizations need to invest in robust communication tools and policies. This allows face-to-face meetings to happen in real time, fostering collaboration and clear communication between team members. ·          Secure your tech: It’s essential to develop policies and data security strategies for devices that remote workers will utilize, whether the devices are supplied by your ...

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...

Meeting spaces are essential in the modern workplace, especially if you run a flexible office with hotdesking or a coworking space. A great meeting space is about much more than just having enough seating, however. Here are some modern office design ideas for designing and creating a functional space, from our contemporary office furniture team. Get rid of the clutter – Meeting spaces need to be neat and tidy, so don’t let this space become a dumping ground for odds and ends from around the rest of the office. Neat office storage solutions can make the room multi-purpose without adding visual clutter. Get comfortable – For a meeting to be productive, people need to be comfortable. Contemporary office furniture with ergonomic support is a must and choosing stylish pieces will give the space a sense of purpose and importance, helping people stay focused. Choose the right size table – You need to be able to fit enough chairs around the t...