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We moved to employee ownership

We’re very excited for this next chapter and are looking forward to the positive changes this historic shift will bring to our people, partners, and customers. While many companies are wrestling with retention and engagement, we decided to take our employee-focused culture to the next level and become employee-owned. Corovan prides itself on our long […]

Tired of “COVID-19 Info dumping?” Join San Francisco IFMA’s virtual “Happy Hour”

Let’s get together for a discussion on COVID office preparedness. If you’re like most people, you’re getting so much information dumped on how to bring your office back online after the shutdown. BUT, how do you dig through the noise and find the real tips that matter? Join us on May 27 with your favorite […]

COVID Office Preparedness: How to Get Your Office Back Online After the Shutdown

There is no doubt COVID-19 has turned the lives of American workers upside down. And thoughts of returning to the office seem like a distant vision. When the time comes, you want to be sure your employees feel confident their health and safety is being considered Corovan has prepared three crucial steps for COVID office […]

COVID-19 What we are doing

As of 3/20/20, Corovan remains open and we want you to know that Corovan is here for you and can help with “in-person” critical infrastructure support and essential activities. Essential COVID-19 Infrastructure includes communications, commercial facilities, energy information technology, and more. The health and safety of our customers and employees continue to be a priority, […]

4 Ways Employers Reduce Workplace Stress

Office workers are more stressed than ever, but thoughtful workplace design can change that! Use these tips to make your space welcoming, comfortable, and supportive of employee wellness. It’s tempting to write off workplace stress as a contrived, overblown complaint. After all, work is work! It’s not meant to be as fun and relaxing as […]

Workplace Design Trends 2020: Comfort & Creativity

Building the best workplace experience for your people is the driving force behind this year’s workplace design trends. There’s no doubt about it; a sea change in workplace design trends is coming. After decades of bland, disconnected, tech-first offices, many companies now believe that sparking innovation requires welcoming, humanized spaces. And there’s plenty of evidence […]

2019 Workplace Change Strategies Round Up

It’s almost 2020. Let this top ten list of workplace change strategies inspire you. Our favorite ideas from 2019 will keep your business moving in 2020. Reflect and renew with these proven strategies that cover everything from employee engagement and motivation to improved office spaces and workplace wellness opportunities that actually work. 1 | Serve […]

Nine Workplace Wellness Ideas for Facilities Managers

Does it feel like your employees are more stressed lately? Before it leads to a dip in productivity and burnout, consider these nine workplace wellness ideas to relieve the pressure. Feeling pressed for time? Sitting under a mountain of to-dos? A little short of breath, perhaps? Join the very large crowd. In fact, the World […]

5 Ways to Reduce Workplace Loneliness

When workers are feeling lonely, their productivity and engagement can sink to record lows. Here are five things that office and facilities managers can do to create better workspaces for isolated workers.

Three Points to Consider When Planning the Modern Office

As employees get older (and younger), cultural norms shift, and technology advances, workspaces need to evolve. Here’s what you need to know to maintain a modern office through 2020 and beyond. In today’s modern office, where so much business is done digitally, it’s easy to overlook how physical things like office chairs, desks, and meeting […]

Are Standing Desks Still Trending?

In recent years, sitting down at the office has taken a backseat to standing up. Here’s what your office can do to adjust to this enduring trend. It’s been nearly a decade since standing desks took the modern office space by storm. Since 2010, many offices have transitioned away from sitting to a sit-stand combination […]

Workplace Design With Older Workers in Mind

According to Deloitte, knowledge workers remaining in the workforce past retirement age are the fastest growing work segment. This provides an exciting opportunity for facility managers to reconfigure the office layout while taking multi-generational collaboration and mentorship into account. As people enjoy vibrant and longer life expectancies, many are opting to remain in the workforce […]

Say Hello to the Modern Reception Area

Your office reception area is not only the first impression for your business, but it is also the first experience that most people have with your business. Your guest walks in and they’re instantly greeted by the friendly face of your receptionist. They marvel at the beautiful and fresh interpretation of your company’s brand as […]

How to Move On From Your Open Plan Office

Your employees don’t love it. Here’s how to transition to a better, more productive office without breaking the bank.

Green Conscious Commercial Movers

In honor of Earth Day, we wanted to take the opportunity to talk about something near and dear to our hearts: minimizing the ecological impact of commercial moves. Commercial moves, like any major undertaking, have the potential to unload a huge quantity of pollution and environmental contamination in a very short amount of time. The […]

Office Moving and Relocation

It’s your office moving day, and the last thing on your mind is what your landlord intends to do with your unit after you leave. They may choose to decommission the building or lease it to a new tenant. Your landlord’s needs affect your move. Is your office moving and relocation company prepared or equipped […]

17 Inspirational Workplace Quotes

These workplace quotes will spark discussion, lift the mood, and remind employees of what they should focus on. Whether you’re moving your business to a new location or thinking about a workplace reconfiguration, the question inevitably comes up: “How do we decorate the walls?” Well, science shows that inspirational quotes can genuinely help motivate workers. […]

Implications of Working with Unlicensed Moving Contractors

The Risks of Working with an Unlicensed Contractor Working with unlicensed contractors invites significant legal risk, including: Legal and financial exposure for health and safety violations Legal and financial exposure for third party injuries AND Going to court uninsured A certification from California Licensing Board reflects the passing a rigorous licensing process, but also shows […]

Office Furniture Design Trends 2019

Stay up to date with 2019 furniture trends that are attractive, functional — and compliant. As you plan moves and office space this year, it is essential to keep track of both manufacturing trends and industry laws. Unfortunately, class-action lawsuits are on the rise due to a California employment law, informally called the “suitable seating […]

4 Pitfalls of Moving During the Holidays

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but your stress level couldn’t be higher. Moving is always a challenge, and the added pressure of the holiday season is enough to make anyone wish for another cup of eggnog. From planning considerations to building requirements and moving company shortages, it is important to know exactly […]

7 Step Corporate Mover Guide

Relocating can be one of the most challenging experiences within the life of your business. From losing valuable time in the process of packing your entire company into boxes and vans to transitioning quickly back into the day-to-day in your new space. That’s why it’s so important to partner with qualified and professional corporate mover […]

Ergonomics: It’s Not Just About Chairs

Managers now know employees are more productive when they’re happier and healthier. Thanks to basic ergonomic principles, your company can easily take steps to increase productivity and satisfaction. Contrary to popular belief, ergonomics isn’t just a fancy buzzword for expensive chairs and wrist rests—it’s an applied science dealing with the design and arrangement of workplaces […]

How to Reduce Noise in the Workplace

Over the past twenty years or so, we’ve seen a clear and consistent shift towards open plan offices. While they certainly have their benefits, fostering employee communication and saving costs on space, one of the most consistent complaints about open offices is the noise. Now, there’s a meaningful difference between “sound” and “noise”. “Sound” isn’t […]

Conference Rooms, Productivity & Culture

Impress Your Guests with Better Conference Room Furniture and Design You never get a second chance to make a first impression. When you meet with clients on your turf, the design, conference room furniture type and even the name of your conference rooms can make a positive impression for you. Your conference room is the […]

Helping Employees Respond Positively to Workplace Changes

“[It] is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself.” – Leon C. Megginson Megginson’s quotation, often misattributed to Darwin, has become […]

2017 Workplace Tips Roundup

Supercharge 2018 with Our Top 10 Workplace Tips This list of our top 10 workplace tips is a collection of the most inspiring, surprising and powerful ideas we found in 2017. From green plants and bean bag chairs to headphones and standing desks, we covered a lot of ground this year, and this is the […]

Workplace Productivity Tools

This isn’t your usual rundown of apps, hacks and oversimplified workplace productivity tools that will clutter up your desktop and your phone, not to mention your head. 15 Workplace Productivity Tools (and why you’ll really use them) Here are 15 practical, doable and effective tools for improving employee productivity in a fun and easy way. […]

Creating Workspaces for Generation Z

Quick, flexible workspaces for Generation Z hires Your newest hires might be eager to climb the company ladder, but they’re not after your corner office. The young people who are joining the workforce today are radically different from the Boomers they’re replacing. They want flexible workspaces and adaptable schedules. They want freedom. It’s not that […]

Join the Activity-Based Working Movement

Your laptop is powerful and practically weightless. All the tools and documents you could ever need are in the cloud. There’s WiFi everywhere. So why are you chained to your desk all day? Could you transform your work life overnight, just by moving your office furniture around? A group of forward-thinking office designers thinks so, […]

Productive Office Layout Essentials [Checklist]

A common workplace layout is not an uncommon business facilities strategy. There continues to be a steady incline of organizations embracing its rewards as well as its challenges — including how it may affect productivity. As you continue to tweak your strategy, look to this checklist to help you achieve a productive office layout. Find […]

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We moved to employee ownership

Tired of “COVID-19 Info dumping?” Join San Francisco IFMA’s virtual “Happy Hour”

COVID Office Preparedness: How to Get Your Office Back Online After the Shutdown

COVID-19 What we are doing

4 Ways Employers Reduce Workplace Stress

Workplace Design Trends 2020: Comfort & Creativity

2019 Workplace Change Strategies Round Up

Nine Workplace Wellness Ideas for Facilities Managers

5 Ways to Reduce Workplace Loneliness

Three Points to Consider When Planning the Modern Office

Are Standing Desks Still Trending?

Workplace Design With Older Workers in Mind

Say Hello to the Modern Reception Area

How to Move On From Your Open Plan Office

Green Conscious Commercial Movers

Office Moving and Relocation

17 Inspirational Workplace Quotes

Implications of Working with Unlicensed Moving Contractors

Office Furniture Design Trends 2019

4 Pitfalls of Moving During the Holidays

7 Step Corporate Mover Guide

Ergonomics: It’s Not Just About Chairs

How to Reduce Noise in the Workplace

Conference Rooms, Productivity & Culture

Helping Employees Respond Positively to Workplace Changes

2017 Workplace Tips Roundup

Workplace Productivity Tools

Creating Workspaces for Generation Z

Join the Activity-Based Working Movement

Productive Office Layout Essentials [Checklist]