Adapting To A New Office: How to Minimise the Adjustment Period
For any business, a change of scenery can be an important step in growing and shaping company culture. However, commercial office relocation can also be disruptive to normal processes. Relocation costs, employee happiness, transitional workflows, reorganisation and short-term productivity losses are just some of the hidden costs you need to consider when planning an office […]
What To Expect During Your Office Fit-Out: A Handy Guide
Do you feel stifled by your current office space? Maybe your plans for the future of your business includes considerable expansion. If so, you could be renovating and extending your current office space or entirely moving to a new one. Either way, there are some things that will change for you during your fit-out that […]
How To Reduce Distractions In An Open-Plan Office
Combatting Open Plan Office Distractions Open-plan offices are quickly becoming a very popular choice in today’s typical office setting. They allow for variation from the static and isolated office environments that were more popular in the past, where each worker was separated from one another. Without the separation and privacy that partitions and cubicles once […]
The Surprising Benefits of Office Artwork
Office art can have a significant impact on workers’ engagement with a space. It is now widely accepted that one’s work environment influences happiness, satisfaction and productivity, hence it is important for companies to use office art to their advantage. There are many benefits of art in the office, including creative thinking, boosting morale and […]
4 Key Considerations for Interior Office Design Projects
Office interior design can seem daunting. You may have a literal blank slate when you move into a new space, or you may have an interior in need of a refresh. Either way, the task of considering the design implications of everything from the ceiling to the carpet is a big job, there’s no doubt […]
How will Generation Z change workplace design?
There is much speculation and research documenting how workplace design will alter as Generation Z start to enter the workforce and what changes businesses will need to consider to support them. Generation Z, also referred to as “iGen”, were born between 1996 and 2012 and have never known life without modern technology. Gen Z are […]
Indoor Plants in the Office: The Advantage
“Deep down, we know that the connection to nature is important” Terrapin Bright Green, 2014 Plants within an office space are becoming more and more prevalent, but why is this? The Biophilia hypothesis suggests that humans tend to seek a connection with nature and other living life forms. An article by Terrapin Bright Green theorised this […]
Sit Less, Stand More – The health benefits of electric sit/stand workstations
There is plenty of information outlining the risks of smoking or not wearing sunscreen. Recent international research has focused on sedentary behaviour and the risks of sitting or lying down for prolonged periods of time. In fact, studies warn that sedentary lifestyles are likely to cause as many deaths as smoking. Sedentary behaviour: What’s the […]
Setting Up A Workspace Ergonomically – Prevent Pain & Strain
So much time is spent working, for this reason it is extremely important to set up a workspace properly to prevent pain & strain. We have outlined some key considerations that should be made when arranging a workspace to be ergonomic. Chair Position Adjust the chair height to ensure the users arms rest at a […]
Let’s Be Open About Open Plan Offices
Offices have long featured rows and rows of cubicles, which often feel quite claustrophobic and isolating. This is why there has been a major shift in the past few years and businesses are embracing open plan offices. Open plan offices are a great choice for any business, and there are loads of benefits to this […]