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Multi-tasking has been proven to heighten mental stress, ruin memory and concentration, and be literally impossible. So why do we still do it? “As much as people would like to believe otherwise, humans have finite neural resources that are depleted every time we switch between tasks,” The New York Times reports. “That’s why you feel […]
What makes a company a great place to work? Five years ago, many millennials entering the workforce would’ve said catered lunches, flexible schedules, foosball tables in the break room, and beer available in the fridge. Now, people are looking for more. Great company culture cannot be built on perks alone. Free pizza and games are […]
There is a common myth that brick and mortar stores will soon be a thing of the past. With the rapid rise in online shopping, Amazon Prime, and shopping holidays such as “Cyber Monday”, it can be easy to believe that physical retail spaces don’t matter anymore. When the rest of the world is going […]
Parking lot etiquette (no, we did not make it up) is a crucial but often forgotten about element to employee happiness. Where and how employees park can improve morale, make you an employer of choice, or lead to hard feeling among co-workers. A clear parking policy that includes etiquette will ensure your employees have […]
If you’ve attended a trade show, conference, or even just talked with your friends recently, you may have heard about activity-based working (ABW for short). ABW is rapidly becoming one of the most popular workplace strategies and organizational trends. With ABW, it’s left up to employees to decide where to work depending on the type […]
As a business owner, you spend a lot of time and money on office and meeting environments. A lot of thought goes into creating the optimal office design for productivity and a lot of time is spent sitting in meetings. However, did you know that two basic environmental factors can have the biggest impact on […]
In a time when businesses and brands are focused on the consumer and the customer experience, it’s more important than ever to develop a customer centric business culture. A customer centric business culture starts by focusing on your own employees. When your employees are engaged, the exceptional customer service and loyalty will fall into place […]
Did you know that a loss of visual privacy is the number 2 complaint from employees who work in an open office? Distractions pull employees away from their screens and disrupt the work flow. Visual noise, or the activity and movement around the edges of an employee’s field of vision, disrupts concentration, analytical thinking, and […]
Remember five years ago when you decided to redesign the office to have an open floor plan? The idea was exciting, and your employees were on board with the decision. Fast forward to now; privacy is at an all-time low and employee’s productivity is suffering. So how do you encourage collaboration while still offering privacy […]
There’s nothing better than seeing your company grow and expand. Sales are up, employees are happy and you’re hiring more team members. More often than not, a growing company requires a bigger office space. If your company has outgrown its current location, keep reading for our tips on finding a new office space. Talk to […]