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Many employees who spend six or more hours sitting at a desk through their workday suffer from health and comfort issues that can be directly related to their desk chair, especially if they are taller or bigger people. Fixed height chairs make sitting an awkward activity for anyone who isn’t lucky enough to fit into those exact manufacturing specifications, which can result in back, shoulder and neck pain. How do ergonomic chairs work? Ergonomic chairs are simply chairs that can be adjusted to fit almost anyone, and that provide support to your body in the sitting position. With such a simple solution to such a serious problem, there’s no reason why anyone should be working in discomfort. Good ergonomic chairs allow the user to: Adjust seat heights Have a generous range limit for seat height Adjust the vertical and frontward/backward positioning of the back rest Sit comfortably in the correct seat depth Have a stable seating position – a five-point base is recommended ...

It’s no secret that first impressions count, and for your clients, your office design and interior has a lot to say. Just think about what Google’s new, innovative Mountain View office design says about their commitment to their employees, clients and community? Or what Apple’s space-age office space says about their commitment to cutting-edge technology and pushing the limits of what’s possible? Now look at your office space and think about what it says about your business. The Office Culture and Perception of Success  The culture of your company is simply the personality of your business – it’s character, values, traditions and behaviors. Essentially, your office space should say something about what your company values and what you do – collaboration and creativity, technical and individual work, private client work, etc. More creative businesses often reflect this in open, flexible workspaces with funky and unusual décor, while more corporate businesses – for example, l...

Google has come a long way since the two founders sat working in their friend’s Menlo Park garage in 1997, and the new office campus in Mountain View – nicknamed the Googleplex – perfectly illustrates this journey. A marriage of architectural design and billion-dollar business set for completion in 2019, the latest plans for this campus are the epitome of modern office design ideas. Futuristic Canopy Roof Design Set in Charleston East, and the first offices that the company has built from the ground up, this futuristic office design is focused around a massive 595,000 square foot, 2-storey building covered with a massive, petal-like tent roof. Not just simply an eye-catching statement, this canopy has been expertly designed to regulate climate and air quality within the building, as well as minimize noise. Integration of Wildlife, Nature and Low-Impact Living Another impressive feature of the campus is the priority placed on natural integration with California’s flora and fau...

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 ...

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...

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...