Return to a Changed Office Furniture Environment Post COVID Closing
No matter your political affiliation or personal opinion about COVID 19, its severity, or the accuracy of statistics, it has and will affect the office environment going forward. In an office environment, there are many opinions and perspectives to account for. Employee’s safety and the safety of their families must..
Steelcase introduces Ocular. Designed for Hybrid.
Steelcase has an interesting new offering that caters to the New Age of Zoom Calls™ – a “unique curved shape creates a more inclusive and collaborative hybrid meeting for people on both sides of the camera.” From Steelcase.com: Collaboration is one of the top reasons people want to come into.
Herman Miller Named a Frontrunner and Disclosure Leader in Chemical Transparency
The Chemical Footprint Project Recognizes Companies for their Commitment to Minimizing their Chemical Footprint and Integrating Criteria for Safer Alternatives into their Design and Safety Processes Herman Miller, a member of MillerKnoll’s collective of brands, was named a Frontrunner and Disclosure Leader in the Chemical Footprint Project (CFP), by Clean Production.
The State of the Commercial Real Estate Market
Haworth hosts an expert discussion with insights on inflation and market fundamentals, as well as the biggest economic challenge of the next decade. November 9, 2022 – Despite inflation, the fundamentals of real estate are really good and, in some areas, they’re exceptional. That’s one reason the economy is better…
The Impact of Remote Working on Commercial Real Estate
For decades, one of the biggest markers of prestige for a business was its property: an imposing, large-scale office building was the sign of a truly successful company. But this idea is changing, as increasing numbers of us turn away from the traditional model of commuting every day into a…
Ergonomics is more than just making people comfortable.
Workplace ergonomics refers to the design of the workplace, including the arrangement of equipment, tools, and furniture to create a safe and comfortable working environment. The objective of ergonomic design is to reduce physical stress and injury, while increasing productivity and job satisfaction. Employers have a responsibility to ensure that…
Remote Work Gains Momentum Despite Return-to-Office Mandates from High Profile CEOs
In some major US cities, the number of job postings for remote-friendly roles is hitting record levels — and trending up. That’s the latest finding of researchers including Stanford University’s Nicholas Bloom who’ve been gathering data on remote work since the early days of the pandemic. By measuring the prevalence.
Setting Higher Standards for Furniture Manufacturing
From Ki.com As we move closer to the end of summer, we know many of our customers are reflecting on potential changes they’d like to implement in the coming months. Educators and school administrators are refreshing their curricula and learning spaces. If they haven’t already, employers are creating more holistically healthy workplaces to…
In Search of the Perfect Desk
Purchasing a desk for a home or office can feel overwhelming with all the available choices. And most base their decision simply on size and style. There’s no question that a desk’s dimensions are critical—it does need to fit in the allotted space after all. And the way it looks.
This Company is Turning Chopsticks into Furniture
For an item that’s generally used for less than an hour during mealtimes, North America imports a whole lot of chopsticks: about 40 to 50 billion pairs a year. Most of these are bamboo chopsticks, typically made in China, and shipped thousands of miles across the globe. Yet after lunch, they simply end up.
