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Does a Pet-Friendly Office Work?

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There’s no doubt that most people get excited at the site of a furry friend. Whether you’re walking down the street or seeing a picture, animals can easily turn your day around. But is there a place for our pets in the office of the future? Some might find it to be a distraction in the office but for those who embrace it, does it impact how they work? It turns out that not only welcoming pets into the office might do more than just improve employee satisfaction. A pet-friendly office can change our workplace experience. Including your furry companion in your day-to-day can directly affect how you work, how your employees work, and how everyone approaches their day. However, there’s a debate when it comes to the practicality of bringing your dog to work. Does it distract employees more than they help? Are there ways to replicate how dogs make employees feel? Oh, and allergies. Making a dog a part of your workday isn’t for everyone, but it might benefit you and your employees more than
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Is Your Office Flexible?

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It’s important to make your office flexible, comfortable , and productive for your team. Your best talent will spend the majority of their week in your office, so why not design a space that caters to all of their needs and allows them to work at their highest level of success? The office is constantly buzzing with activity. Your team’s workday is never the same and your employees will move from project to project and meeting to meeting at a moment’s notice. Without a flexible office, they won’t be able to perform at their best. Here are a few ways to create a flexible office space with modern and contemporary office design: Make Your Spaces Multifunctional Find multi-functional office furniture for your modern office Here at StrongProject, we emphasize the importance of creating multifunctional spaces . Typically, that means creating spaces that allow your team to move from privacy to team collaboration , meeting to conference , and project to project with ease. When it comes t
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Movable Office Furniture – Stay Mobile in the Office

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During the day, employees move throughout the office. They work in open spaces with others when they need to collaborate, the work behind their desk, and they connect with others in recreational and wellness areas. Employees aren’t stationary and their furniture shouldn’t be either. Movable office furniture creates a dynamic office. We have come to associate the word mobile with on-the-go. Smartphones, laptops, or anything you can take with you, but in the office, being mobile doesn’t mean the same thing. In the office, being mobile means being movable and being able to adapt to different work settings depending on the scope of work and employee needs. But how does movable furniture help you create an adaptive space? Movable vs. Mobile >>Learn more about how our movable workstations meet employee needs<< Movable and mobile furniture are used to create an easily reconfigurable space. Our complete mobile office in a box gives you the ability to do just that. Our modern
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Flexible Office Design: Creating Spaces That Work for Everyone

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With the increasing adoption of the hybrid model, companies are left trying to figure out how to transition to an office that better meets employee needs. Companies are having to focus on what’s important – functionality and experiences. Following the pandemic and employees experiencing a taste of independence and freedom, employees have developed a work style that is hard to translate into office design. Modern office design has shifted to addressing the unique needs of the workforce. Whether it’s a focus on connection or the increasing need for wellness areas, companies are starting to build nontraditional spaces. These spaces might be difficult to incorporate into the traditional office. However, flexible office designs can make it easier to include these much-needed zones. But why do you need a flexible office design? A flexible office design can help you seamlessly integrate these specialized solutions into an office space. Creating division in the office can have a negative im
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Touchdown Spaces: Why Your Office Still Needs Them

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Updated April 2024. Design office environments to fulfill the diverse tasks and responsibilities of your team. Some employees need a calm place to focus away from their desks and enter touchdown spaces. Others produce better in a collaborative workplace . Some team members may prefer to work in an employee lounge, while others still enjoy the privacy of a workstation or modern cubicle . As new technologies and innovative office designs are giving coworkers the freedom to work wherever it suits them best, assigned spaces remain unused. TableAir talks about creative ways to repurpose that unused space in a recent article . Embrace a results-driven, dynamic workforce that breaks free from the confines of a desk for 50-plus hours a week. In response, traditional offices are giving way to Activity Based Working (ABW) models, such as touchdown spaces. >>Build the ideal touchdown space with collaborative seating<< Activity-Based Working Perks A touchdown space is typically
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Top 5 Modern Design Trends for Your Office

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Your office is a reflection of you, your employees, and your company. As your employees and company evolve, so should your office. What might have been the ideal office 15 years ago might be dated and not as practical as what your employees need. Although modern aesthetics and visually appealing furniture might help you create a stunning workspace, there are other reasons to update your traditional office. The furniture you include in your office design should match your employee’s needs and scope of work. Designing an office while considering functionality as well as aesthetics might seem overwhelming, but following the leading office design trends can help you build the office of your and your employees’ dreams. The modern office includes design elements that increase job satisfaction, reflect company culture, and improve functionality and performance. The idea of redesigning your office might sound complicated. However, that’s where the StrongProject design team comes in. We don’t
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Celebrating Human Rights Day with Ergonomic Seating in South Africa

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Human Rights Day with Ergonomic Seating   March 21st is Human Rights Day in South Africa, a day to honor the fight for equality and freedom. This year, let's extend the spirit of progress to our workplaces by prioritizing our well-being with ergonomic seating. For decades, South Africans fought tirelessly for basic human rights. Today, we have the right to work in safe and healthy conditions. An ergonomic chair is an essential tool to prevent discomfort and injury, ensuring a pain-free workday. The Cost of Sitting Pretty (or Not So Pretty) Many office workers spend eight or more hours a day glued to their chairs . Standard office chairs often lack proper support, leading to: Backaches: Strained muscles and a misaligned spine can cause chronic back pain. Neck and Shoulder Pain: Hunched postures put undue stress on the upper body. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Improper wrist positions can lead to this painful condition. Reduced Productivity: Discomfort can zap your focus and energy levels
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