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Is Starbucks the New Office?
You may think that long work hours means you are getting more done. But, in fact, the later it gets in the workday, the more difficult it is to focus, and the easier it is to make mistakes. Look around your office. Are your employees engaging with each other, working on the next creative project, […]
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5 Office Space Trends
As your business wraps up this year’s final quarter, it’s only too easy to reflect on how your business performed—not how your business space performed. Yet it’s critical to evaluate how your facilities support your company goals, employee satisfaction, and overall productivity. 1. Maximizing Office Space the Right Way As the price per square foot […]
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Creative Office Space Planning
Considering a Creative Office Space? Here’s What to Know First HR departments have long understood the lure of a strong employee benefits package to help attract and retain employees, but more and more employers and facilities managers are hopping on board the creative office space trend and coming around to the idea of another, less […]
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What Creative Office Space Looks Like
You may be wondering, “How prevalent are creative offices anyway? Well, if the number of blogs dedicated to them is any indication, creative office space is only gaining more traction. And, no discussion would be complete without some visual examples. So, we’ve rounded up a few amazing ideas from California companies to get your imagination […]
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Create More Office Space
Maybe your company is experiencing rapid growth, or maybe your facilities plan overlooked a few angles. Whatever the cause, what do you do if your company is growing too big for your current office space? Often—and ideally—the answer is to relocate your business. However, upgrading to larger space may not be possible due to budget […]
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Don’t retire the private office just yet
Thanks to the open-plan workspace, pioneered by global powerhouses like Google, Zappos and Facebook, many companies may be rethinking the practicality of the private office—thus shaking to the core traditional notions of professional prestige, authority and the American Dream of “making it” to the corner office or executive suite. The open workspace is being widely […]
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How to prepare for your office lease expiration
How to prepare for your office lease expirationIt’s important to plan ahead. The end of the year doesn’t just signal the holidays. It’s also the time of year when many California businesses are faced with an office lease expiration and must decide whether to renew their office lease or relocate. If you choose to relocate […]
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Facilities Management Trends
What facilities managers need to know Workplace modernization and technology advances change the facilities management landscape every day. Adept Facilities Managers have to constantly rethink how they balance both their responsibilities, the workspaces they manage, and evolving facilities management trends. As California’s leading commercial mover and workplace change expert, we stay on the pulse of […]
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Embracing Workplace Change [Infographic]
Workplace change is inevitable. But it can be easy to manage. It’s probably too obvious to say that the way we work has changed—not just from the last century, but the last decade as well. And it’s not just due to standup desks, open plan workspaces, and themed conference rooms. On average, we work more […]
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How to Measure Workplace Setup Performance
One key metric will help measure your success. When we imagine the ideal office space, it’s probably mirrored after high-tech companies in Silicon Valley. “Silicon Valley” the HBO show, that is. Corovan moving boxes were just spotted in a recent episode of the show when both Pied Piper and Hooli relocate to modern spaces without […]
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10 Tips for Workplace Change Management
Use these proven tips to facilitate your workplace change management. Being responsible for workplace change management can be a challenging and frustrating. Workplace changes affect employees on all levels and if not managed properly can lead to business downtime, employee dissatisfaction, and a decrease in worker productivity. Change management practices will help ease this stress […]
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Redesigning Cubicles for Today’s Knowledge Worker
It’s Time for an Office Redesign. Many companies are moving toward a more flexible layout of their office space. A modular office layout gives you a more options for cubicle designs than ever before. Some estimates put the American “cube dweller” population at 40 million. Is redesigning cubicles to a more open office layout in […]
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Has your business move been under bid?
Has your business move been under bid?Selecting a moving company based solely on the lowest price can have many undesired repercussions. Before you put your business move at risk, please consider the following: Q: What do I have to be concerned about with my business move? A: Since the hourly rates of most business movers […]
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Moving Your Business – Why and When
Tips on Why and When to Move Your Business. Moving your business from one location to another is a major undertaking – but sometimes it’s an absolute necessity. Whether you’re ready to relocate for growth purposes, or need to save on expenses, here’s why and when to move your business. Why Should You Relocate Your Business? Rocking […]
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How Green is Your Company? (Questionnaire)
Are you a “green” company? Green businesses adopt policies and practices that help the environment as well as their bottom line. By adopting more environmentally-friendly practices, your company can save money and reduce your environmental impact and even improve your reputation with your industry. You may not be on Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies List, but […]
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Four Upgrades to Modernize Your Office
Good business means staying on top of industry trends and best practices. Implementing systems for modern standards of efficiency, productivity, and employee well-being can give any company an edge over less innovative competition. Does your organization want to be at the forefront of increasing productivity and employee well-being? Here are 4 methods trending among forward-thinking […]
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Company Holiday Party Ideas on a Budget
Your office is the perfect place to celebrate! Planning great company holiday party ideas on a budget is challenging. Having the celebration in the office is a great way to save money. Here are five steps that can help make your party in the office memorable and fun! 1. Add Background Music Coworkers in a […]
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Five Paths to Finding Focus at Work
In today’s fast-paced business world, it can be challenging to keep your creative juices flowing and productivity up to speed. Here are five things you can do to maximize your work potential. 1. There’s an app for that, too Let’s face it: data entry is not the most exciting part of your workday. During this […]
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Office Moving Checklist for Your Next Business Move
Your Office Moving Checklist Preparing to move an office or business can be a lot more complicated than moving a household. Preparing is key and ensuring that everything on your list is complete, is essential. Use this quick office moving checklist as a guide to keeping your move on track. Here are some things to […]
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Reasons to Use Tech Relocation Services
Alleviate the stress of being caught in IT’s backlog with disconnect-reconnect services Most businesses have created a backlog to manage all of the daily requests that come into the IT department. That list is often triaged to tackle the most critical issues first, sometimes leaving employees with smaller problems waiting weeks or even months for […]
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We don’t just handle the boxes, crates and furniture. We disconnect, move, and reconnect the computers too.
We don’t just handle the boxes, crates and furniture. We disconnect, move, and reconnect the computers too. Imagine it’s Monday morning. It’s the first day at your new location, and there’s a problem: no one can access their email. It’s like you are not even open for business. Corovan’s commercial moving tech services team will […]
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Five valuable lessons for moving your computer equipment
Where would your company be without its data and IT infrastructure? Would it even exist? Clearly, this is the most critical and complex part of any office relocation, and not something we take lightly. As the largest mover in the Silicon Valley, we appreciate the importance of computer equipment and data, and have the following […]
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Revive Productivity With Space Planning
Use these five tips to organize your office layout In today’s competitive business environment many business people feel a good office layout is a vital factor to overall productivity, employee satisfaction and making the right impression on visitors. As always, up front planning creates a smooth relocation process where things are done right the first time. […]
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What Makes a Great Move
Planning becomes easier if you know what makes a great move. Great moves don’t just happen. They are carefully orchestrated so everyone understands their roles and the overall process. Successful moves actually start with the end results in mind. What needs to be moved first? What are the priorities and timing? How will things be […]
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Pre-Move Planning: Protect Your Confidential Information
Protect Your Confidential Information Before The Move Income tax returns, CPA reports Investment trade confirmations Legal records Retirement and pension records Annual financial statements and books of account Corporate documents (incorporation, charter, by-laws, etc.) Stock records Retirement and pension records Licenses, patents, and trademarks and registration packets Investment trade confirmations Documents substantiating fixed asset additions […]
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Pre-Move Purges – Avoid the Danger, Enjoy the Perks
When some people think about the risks involved in moving, they usually think of damaged furniture and equipment. Period. But this is only scratching the surface. The unseen risk of moving a business is far more substantial and dangerous – exposure of confidential and private information. Every organization has information it is either required to […]
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Three Things You Can Do to Make a Greener Move
Wastes from an office move includes paper, obsolete furniture and equipment. Here are three things you can do to reduce the environmental impact of your move. Pre-Move Purge and Recycling Campaign Moving is a great time to clean house. A week or so before the move we suggest distributing shredding bins to collect obsolete documents. […]
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Plan Greener Moves
With Corovan and The Recycling Network(IRN). Together, we’ll give your surplus to those in need. Surplus is an issue for every organization. IRN and Corovan offer a solution. Since 2002, IRN has been partnering with U.S. and international relief organizations to match U.S. surplus assets with the needs of relief and development projects around the […]
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Diesel Trucks Are A Major Cause of Pollution
How is Corovan Adapting? Diesel trucks are a necessary tool in the moving business, but they can also be a major cause of pollution. Diesel exhaust contains more than 40 toxic air contaminants, ozone-forming compounds (“smog”) and fine particulate matter (“soot”). Heavy-duty trucks alone emit almost 400 million metric tons of heat-trapping gases annually, accounting […]
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When business movers meet, your moves go even better
Staying on top of the trends at our annual OMA event Bring 65 business movers together and what do you get? You get a lot of ideas and a truckload of insights that can help any business planning a move, or even just entertaining the thought of one. From October 6 through 9, representatives from […]
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