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Conferences and expos are a great chance to see the latest  innovations in modern office design  and contemporary office furniture. Here are four of the best office design conferences, exhibits, and events to attend in 2020. NeoCon 2020 This is the highlight of the year! It’s the world’s leading platform for commercial design. Featuring 1 million square feet of exhibition space on game-changing products, features, and concepts,  the 52nd edition of NeoCon  also features keynote speakers addressing the biggest trends and challenges facing workplace productivity, design, and innovation. It will take place from June 8 to 10 in Chicago. Future Offices 2020 Want to know where the modern workplace is headed and what’s in store for your industry? Then  Future Offices  is the place to be! It’s a unique blend of industries, from corporate real estate and facilities to HR and office design. Here is where the thought leaders and Fortune 50...

For a while now, there has been a big shift from segregated, cubicle type offices to open-plan,  collaborative workspaces . This change has shown positive results, often leading to improved workplace culture, improved teamwork and, in many cases, increased productivity as a result of a free flow of ideas and the increased likelihood of communicating better and more frequently with one’s co-workers.    However, most open-plan office set-ups and modern office design principles are still based on old ideas of sorting staff into departmental boxes, keeping certain departments within a business together, and separating ‘unrelated’ departments away from one another. The persistence of this method prevents a true culture of co-creation, which we believe will be the future of work and office design.  What Is Co-creation and Why Is it So Important?   Co-creation is a way in which to foster unity within an organization. It is a way of bringing ...

There are many ways to attract top talent to your company, from great amenities to an attractive remuneration package and a welcoming company culture – but it’s your office design that will make or break that crucial first impression. While every office and business is unique, there are some standard  office designs where you can find some inspiration to remodel your office space. Here are some insights from our team. The Wellness Workplace  Wellness is a serious trend in office design, focusing on making the mental and physical health of employees a priority. By creating a wellness-focused office, your business is better able to keep employees happy and motivated, as well as reducing sick days. It’s important to focus your redesign on what suits your employees and your brand, but some ideas include: Maximizing natural light, adding plants, green walls, natural materials (stone, wood, etc.) and other nature-inspired elements. A relaxing outdoor eating or meeting sp...

If there’s one aspect of life that puts the most pressure on company productivity as well as employees, it’s trying to balance families with the demands of the office. With the cost of childcare so high and people wanting to keep their careers on track while having kids, it’s no surprise that kid-friendly  workplaces  are starting to become a trend! This concept presents a unique way of bringing childcare and productivity together to help businesses and parents get ahead. Is there really a demand for family-friendly workplaces?  Yes! In fact, research by the US Department of Labor have shown that 62% of women who gave birth 12 months ago are working, and 90% of men said that paternity leave was a priority. Many additional studies have shown that workplaces that don’t offer paid parental leave suffer from lower employee retention, higher turnover costs and a lower ability to attract talent. Even more importantly, 30% of women with children who don’t work said that...

Collaborative workspaces are known for positively influencing innovation, productivity and creativity, making communication easier and more effective. Creating a workspace like this means bringing two elements together, namely a culture of collaboration and the physical office environment that supports this. Here’s how the right  modern office design  and contemporary furniture can help you achieve this. Flexibility:  Collaborative office environments have a workspace that incorporates a wide range of features that encourage employees to move around and work where it best suits them. This includes easily re-configurable desks or share work tables, private meeting rooms for client calls and stimulating areas for brainstorming sessions. Good lighting:  Closed-in office spaces with harsh artificial lighting are the opposite of what collaborative spaces are all about. Think of ways to maximize natural light through the space with glass partitions, use color for ...

A collaborative office space has been shown to improve colleague relationships, work-flow and overall productivity. When it comes to transforming an office space into a new-age collaborative set-up, the heart of it all will be the collaborative furniture that you choose.  Collaborative office furniture  needs to complement the design of the space and, most importantly, promote efficiency within the workplace. Using Collaborative Furniture to Build the Space Most will agree that the main consideration to keep in mind when creating a well-functioning office space lies in finding a steady balance between work areas and storage areas. While most traditional offices keep these two aspects of the business separate, most collaborative furniture will offer built in storage options in order to accommodate both. Another consideration to keep in mind is investing in the right sizes when it comes to collaborative workspace furniture. The sizes which you select should depend on the...

A  collaborative office space  has been shown to improve colleague relationships, work-flow and overall productivity. When it comes to transforming an office space into a new-age collaborative set-up, the heart of it all will be the collaborative furniture that you choose.  Collaborative office furniture  needs to complement the design of the space and, most importantly, promote efficiency within the workplace. Using Collaborative Furniture to Build the Space Most will agree that the main consideration to keep in mind when creating a well-functioning office space lies in finding a steady balance between work areas and storage areas. While most traditional offices keep these two aspects of the business separate, most collaborative furniture will offer built in storage options in order to accommodate both. Another consideration to keep in mind is investing in the right sizes when it comes to  collaborative workspace furniture.  The sizes which you sele...