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2021 Office Design Trends
/in Space Planning/Design, Trends, Uncategorized /by Office Furniture NOW!2021 office design trends will continue to elevate the office into more than just a place to work, by creating a destination for collaboration that bridges working from home with flex office work. This dynamic will continue to teach us a lot more about adaptability in office design and has lead to an increasingly more comfortable […]
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Workplace Culture Shift
/in workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Workplace culture is intangible, yet it touches every aspect of work. Shaped by an organization’s values, culture affects where, how, and when we work. As we adapt to a new workplace ecosystem, it’s critical to consider how culture influences space design.
Taking Care of Yourself During Remote Work
/in Ergonomics, Home Office /by Office Furniture NOW!The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced workers from all industries to the concept of remote work. Although many employers originally only expected a 6-week “lockdown,” the need for social distancing has gone on for months, and it’s predicted that remote work will be a long-standing aspect of life for some time, if not a permanent staple […]
Home Office Design Influence
/in Ergonomic Office Chair, Home Office /by Office Furniture NOW!Home office design will be the most surprising influencer of commercial office design for 2021. Considering the learning curve and the adjustment tiers everyone has been coping with for the past few months, this is probably not news. Even office furniture manufacturers have embraced this trend with some beautiful solutions.
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Defining Your Comfort Zone With Color
/in Color, Space Planning/Design /by Office Furniture NOW!Finding your comfort zone is what office design and color will be all about in 2021. As we transition between the home office and the workplace, comfort will take center stage with resimercial design. There are many ideas and concepts for what the post COVID-19 workplace might look like with protection protocols in place, especially […]
The Future Of Work Is Hybrid Workspaces
/in Office Design, Space Planning/Design, Trends, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Hybrid workspaces have been evolving the landscape of workdesign for a good long while now. The vocabulary of companies striving to evolve amidst constant change is expanding. The lure of gradually easing back into a routine that was put on hold has inspired a new level of comfort as an enticement back to work.
Expanding The Workplace User Experience
/in Branding, Resimercial Design, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Expanding the workplace user experience is what’s trending ahead for the future of the office. This has been a huge topic of discussion as we roll out of the pandemic state of mind. The bottom line is, the office is not going anywhere. Flexible work was going on before and will continue, in some industries […]
WATERCOOLER CHAT: Creating Degrees of Separation
/in Space Planning/Design, Uncategorized, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!As we regain more solid footing and strive toward getting back to business, creating degrees of separation in the workplace becomes the next hurdle in the quest toward normalcy. One of our vendors has put together some very pertinent info on how to reframe your thinking about the steps needed to relaunch your office.
Social Distancing Workplace Design
/in Collaborative Office Furniture, Office Design, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!Social distancing design is realigning the collaborative workplace culture as new health and safety guidelines for businesses encourage safer engagement. Companies are beginning the reconfiguration process and the steps necessary to safely welcome employees back into the office.
The Workplace Wellness Experience
/in Collaborative Office Furniture, Space Planning/Design, workplace culture /by Office Furniture NOW!The workplace wellness experience takes on a deeper meaning post-pandemic. As we strive to regain footing and provide a safe, common-sense-driven workplace, open-plan hives of productivity will become more sheltered. Well-being will be in the driver’s seat with significant attention being paid to social distancing, visible housekeeping, and boundaries. Workstation areas will no longer have […]