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Lessons on How to Add Character to Your Office Space

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An office or workplace with personality has been proven to boost productivity and creativity among employees. Here are some tricks on how to add character to your office space, from modern office chairs and contemporary executive seating to more creative ideas that are sure to keep employees motivated to give their best.  Introduce New Rooms (H2) There are many corporate offices taking a different approach in terms of designing a specific area keeping the brand image in their mind. For example, many brands showcase playful essence, their office designers opted to create innovative recreational areas including a special room for video games, an aquarium equipped with comfortable napping pods, and a specific space where employees can get some exercise.   These rooms should not be regarded as rest areas or ‘break rooms’. On the contrary, they are integral parts of your operations and a spur to productivity. They act as catalysts for ideation and co-creation...

Amazon HQ – When Cities Want Big Business

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Amazon is the world’s biggest retailer, so it’s no surprise that cities are clamoring to have the new headquarters located in their own backyard. The giant will bring in over 50,000 jobs, investing $5 billion in the construction project and growing in time to equal the status of the Seattle HQ. Here’s some insight into the bidding war. Amazon’s requirements  Only certain cities in the USA and Canada will be able to qualify to make a formal bid, but these restrictions are fairly minimal and include that the city has at least a million residents, an international airport, and a stable, business-friendly environment. These generous terms have led to a huge list of over 238 contenders. Which cities are leading the fight to be Amazon’s next HQ?  Major players in the bidding war stretch far and wide, and include: Boston – With its home-grown talent, transit and great real estate. Atlanta – Focusing on its location as an international air transit hub, affordable hous...

How Millennials Are Changing The Workspace

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It seems like every day we’re confronted with a new article about what Millennials are doing, thinking or ruining now, but the truth is that this generation is bringing some interesting changes to the workplace. Here’s some insight into the modern office design ideas that are changing the way we work. Office design affects the way we work  The Internet-first generation makes it easier than ever before to collect and analyze data from surveys and studies, and these have shown that there’s a clear link between an environment’s physical design and décor, and the state of mind of the people who work there. In fact, 77% of interviewed respondents on LinkedIn said that art in the workplace makes them feel happier, and that 27% said that good décor made them more productive. It’s true that the workplace changes with each generation, and Millennials are bringing their own brand of flavor to the workplace, including: Non-conventional workplaces: While Baby-Boomers were charact...

The Top Office Design Trends Of The Year

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Flexible layouts: This year has been all about having a workplace as adaptive and functional as possible, allowing it to change with the requirements of the company, team and individual. From modular furniture that can be easily moved and rearranged for different purposes to glass architectural walls that can be shifted to change layouts and create open and closed office spaces, flexibility is all about making space work for you and your company. Mother nature: Offices are increasingly integrating themselves with nature, whether they are utilizing recycled or environmentally friendly products and  contemporary office furniture  or creating open natural spaces like gardens and rooftop gardens for employees to enjoy. Future-proofing: Creating an office design that can adapt to meet new challenges is important, not only regarding your company’s agility but also in terms of adapting to and implementing new office technologies. Using soft wiring, for example, is a s...

What Kind of Workspace Works Best

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Workspaces aren’t just about having a room and furniture where you can sit down at a computer, they actively affect employee job satisfaction and productivity. This makes creating the right kind of modern office workspace vital to the success of your business. Here’s a useful breakdown of what the most popular options have to offer. The open-plan office space This is a very popular option for businesses because it works out to be very cost-effective. Organizations do report better communication, easier supervision and increased collaboration as a result, but in reality, the real gains are in the cheaper construction that requires fewer walls, can accommodate more people and require less servicing (including air conditioner venting etc.). Generally, these office spaces work well when businesses are looking to enhance teamwork and a great option to incorporate collaborative office furniture. Private office spaces These offer the quiet and privacy that many people find optimal t...

Design Elements To Keep In Mind When Deciding On Which Contemporary Office Workstations To Purchase

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Contemporary office workstations  add to a company’s aesthetic appeal, boosting morale in employees, impressing clients and improving overall productivity. Knowing this, it is no wonder why contemporary office accessories and contemporary office furniture is so very popular all over the globe. Below, we investigate certain aspects to keep in mind before making that all-important decision and investing in contemporary workstations for your members of staff. Making the Most of Contemporary Workstation Design When it comes to selecting a contemporary office furniture desk or chair, it is important not to forget about functionality. Seeing as though the contemporary designs are focused heavily on visual appeal, we can often lose ourselves in how stunning a new office accessory looks, without worrying too much about how well it works. For instance, while a classy wooden, varnished desk might look attractive, it won’t exactly help to enhance employee’s productivity levels. On the...