Tips for Fire Safety at the Office
As not fun as it is to think about, office fires happen – and they are extremely dangerous and often cause irreparable damage. Your first line of defense is to have an effective fire safety plan and to conduct regular fire drills. When you and your employees know and have practiced what to do in […]
The Pros and Cons of a Clean Desk Policy
Keeping things as uniform and streamlined as an assembly line might sound like a great way to run an office, but come to find out, it may not be. While management visionaries tout the wonders of the lean office and the clean desk, they forget that employees are people first and cogs in the machine […]
Workstation Design to Prevent Pain
You know that when your employees slouch at their desks for eight hours a day that it has negative effects on both their comfort and their productivity. This doesn’t have to be a foregone conclusion, however. You have options. In fact, there are many ways to integrate more comfortable and healthy workstation choices into your […]
What Is the Impact on Your Bottom Line when Buying New Office Furniture?
To purchase new office furniture or not to purchase new office furniture, that is the question. Whether you’re a tiny operation or a conglomerate, you’ve faced this budgetary question, and the answer is not always straightforward. Because every business and every office is different, deciding when it’s time to pull the trigger on new office […]
6 Dimensions of At-Work Wellbeing
Newsflash: Workers are stressed out. A significant new study of over 3,000 American employees handily drives this point home. As an employer, it behooves you to do right by your employees’ workplace wellbeing, so that they can, in turn, do right by you regarding productivity. Signs of Employee Stress This national study found several significant […]
5 Things Your Project Manager Will Help You Determine Before Your Furniture Arrives
Updating your office with new office furniture is always an exciting time. After all, you’re helping to create a more efficient, productive, and comfortable workspace for your employees. A professional project manager will not only help you find the office furniture that’s right for you but will also manage the logistics of the install and […]
Have You Considered a Modular Waiting Area?
Your waiting area is the gateway to your office and to your business. You want it to reflect who you are as a company while providing for your customers’ comfort. Using modular furnishings in your waiting room allows you the versatility to arrange your reception area in accommodation of your aesthetic, your available floor space, […]
Your Guide to Shopping for Conference Room Chairs
Your conference room matters. It is, after all, where you conduct important conferences. While you’ve probably settled on your conference table, choosing the right conference chairs can be more exacting. Conference chairs come in myriad shapes, sizes, styles, and options, but fear not, office professionals, like those at InterWork, are standing by to help you […]