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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 What is the Installer License Classification? The D-34 license certifies an installer as a Prefabricated Equipment […]
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The Way to Your Employees’ Hearts Is Through Your Office Design
Your office design is a love note to your employees and a genuine reflection of your company culture and employee satisfaction. While you shop for chocolate covered strawberries, colorful flower bouquets, and other goodies for that special someone in your life, take a moment to think about what might make your employees feel enamored and […]
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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 […]
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Workplace Design Trends Forecast 2019
Do your employees look forward to coming to work? If not, consider these six workplace design trends for creating a truly enjoyable workspace. Think about your workspace for a moment. How’s the light? What sort of art is around you? How about plants? Does your work align with the people sitting next to you? Is […]
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2018 Workplace Tips Roundup
A new year is upon us. What better time to look for ways to improve your workplace? Make room for 2019 with these proven workplace tips. This list of 10 workplace tips we discovered in 2018 will inspire you to create the best office environment possible in 2019—whether that’s encouraging employees breaks to cut down […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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How to Encourage Your Employees to Take Breaks
It’s proven that enforcing regular employee breaks such as walks, coffee runs, lunch, and vacations will bring huge productivity rewards to your business. When it comes to maximizing your team’s productivity and creativity, very few methods are as effective as implementing a healthy schedule of breaks throughout the day for your employees.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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6 Epic Office Holiday Party Ideas
Guaranteed to turn your workplace into an office holiday party place. But how do you transform a boring, familiar workspace into a festive party space? How do you create a different atmosphere that makes it feel like a special occasion, and not just a dressed-up meeting with better food? The answer: Make it Epic!
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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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Open Office Survival Guide
If you’re facing common challenges with the open office like everyone else, try this open office survival guide. These days, open office plans are a common workplace feature. You’re likely more than a little familiar with an open office layout, because you’ve created one in your own workplace, or are planning to do so. At […]
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Create Space for In-person Meetings
Be more profitable with face-to-face interactions between your brand and customers. Let’s face it: Screens are great, and thanks to technology, most of us can keep in touch with co-workers and clients with online tools anytime day or night. But sometimes, a personal interaction can be even more meaningful—with clients, prospects, and employees. If you’ve […]
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Your Summer Workplace Change Guide
Get 5 expert tips to keep employees engaged over the warmer months. We can’t quite believe it, but summer is here. Studies show it’s the season when worker productivity takes a nosedive. When more people are out of the office on vacation, and those left behind wish they were taking time off. It’s a perfect […]
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5 Office Hacks Inspired by Home Offices
If you’ve ever used a Post-it note to sweep away crumbs from your laptop keyboard then you’re well aware of life hacks. For those uninitiated, life hacks are simple tips or tricks that make your everyday life easier and better. With that in mind, we’ve found five office hacks, for your desk and workplace, inspired […]
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Your Office Layout: What’s it say about your business?
Four most common workplace types Take a moment and look around your office. Is it open and lively? Closed and quiet? Do you notice natural light? What about a break room that beckons? You may not realize this on a day-to-day, but your office layout can speak volumes about your corporate culture—to clients, prospective talent, […]
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2017 Workplace Trends: HR Emerges
People are at the epicenter of this year’s workplace trends. According to a study of HR professionals, 83% of HR professionals felt the “employee experience” is either important or very important to an organization’s success. An office birthday party where trail mix and fresh fruit are served. A yoga room that gives staff a mindful […]
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Warehouse Storage Guide
Need extra space around the office for the new year? Here are some warehouse storage tips and options to consider. Here’s a New Year’s resolution you can actually keep: Get your office space in order. Unlike training for an ultra marathon, re-configuring the office is something you can actually get done and feel good about. […]
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Are You Choosing The Right Facility Vendor?
Here are some key pointers to think about. The reality for most businesses is that for day-to-day needs, everything from catering to computers, there are often many contracted vendors coming in and out of the office. That can open your workplace up to risk. (Think of all those open computer screens, all that sensitive paperwork […]
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Top Five Moving Mistakes for Businesses to Avoid
Are they worth the risks? Shrink your post-move punchlists by avoiding these mistakes. In order to facilitate the most efficient move possible, it’s important to cover all the moving parts thoroughly. Lack of communication with your employees and vendors are just one of the costly mistakes you can avoid. 1. Choosing the lowest bidder without […]
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The Truth About Open Workspaces
While open office plans and shared workspace environments have been championed as ways to boost collaboration, productivity, and creativity; new studies reveal that open-plan offices have detrimental effects on workers. Studies have shown that employees in open-plan offices show an increase in stress-levels, and a decrease in focus and productivity. The Gensler Study conducted by the […]
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Turn an Ordinary Workstation into a Cool Workstation
You spend a lot of our time at work. Your workstations should be inviting and stimulating, but also a blank canvas that you can decorate to reflect your individual personality. A well-designed workstation can affect our mood and foster creativity. Turn your workstation from ordinary to cool with these creative ideas—that are also easy on […]
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To Avoid the Flu, Just Look at Your Cubicle
Looking to improve employee health and wellness in the workplace? The cold and flu season is the time of year when it often feels as if getting sick is just inevitable. The workplace is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to spreading germs. More than ever before, employees are feeling pressured not to […]
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