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4 Conference Room Layouts To Shake Up Mondays

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As the modern office evolves, so do the rooms within it. Companies of all sizes and forms, from start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations, are now embracing the concept of the non-conference conference room, or at least redesigning their main meeting space to meet the needs of the next workforce generation. In short, conference room layouts are evolving. If you want your company to stay up to speed, here are four suggestions to shake up the traditional “dark wood and fancy shelves” modern conference furniture and outfit your space in a way that will spark imagination and feed ideas. The Bar-Height Conference Table Discover the benefits of an elevated conference table Bring the coffee shop vibe back into the office without the clashing distractions of loud music and conversation. A bar-height conference table works really well with modern conference room layouts for two reasons: 1. The seat height physically shifts your employees’ bodies to a new form for circulation and postur e,...

Custom Furniture and Shaping Company Culture

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Successful businesses are often unique. Whether it’s the way they relate to their clients, their strategy, or their company culture. There’s always something that makes them stand out, but more than anything, it’s their company culture that truly sets them apart. But what exactly influences the culture? Is it constantly changing? Is the culture supported by more than just the employees? Many factors go into shaping and establishing company culture. Some factors you might not expect. Our surroundings have a bigger impact on us individually and as a whole, than we realize. The environment that we live in says a lot about who we are, how we work, and even how we communicate. Given this , should our office just be a place where we work? Should it be a place where we thrive? Or, should it say something about who we are? StrongProject sees the value in creating and supporting a custom culture with custom furniture. Custom Furniture as a Reflection of Company Culture Let your office refl...

Maximizing Space and Comfort in a Small Office

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While no one is really fond of small spaces, sometimes we can’t avoid them. You might find yourself stuck in a small space due to cost or availability. Working in a small or cramped space isn’t something anyone looks forward to. Employees are usually victims of circumstance. It’s hard to create designated spaces to work in. It can be difficult to create flow. However, a small office doesn’t always mean a small opportunity. It’s possible to get the most out of your space. But how can you house your employees in a small office while maintaining an ideal working environment? There are several ways to approach small office design . For some, it might better suit a company’s needs. They might operate on a small budget. They might have fewer employees. Maybe employees have staggered in-office times. Every company has different obligations to their employees. However, it’s the companies that have no choice that struggles the most. Maximizing Space Design open offices with natural light ...

Creating Workplace Well-Being by Design

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Happy employees make successful companies and successful companies make people money. But if it were that easy, we would be surrounded by smiling moneymakers. What we can do at our businesses is to make employees as happy as possible and that means making an investment in their workplace well-being . The best way to do that, according to a recent article featured on Forbes , is not to put money into wellness programs, but to switch the perspective and focus on their well-being. However, if you design in a way that encourages well-being, they won’t need reactive programs to achieve wellness because they already are. Humans are funny creatures. Although we say we want autonomy, given the chance, we will follow the herd more times than not—especially if they are heading for something that makes evolutionary sense . Although your staff might not be thinking of it on that level, when the group has the choice to sit OR stand at their desk, they will make choices. For example, if they...

What Makes a Successful RTO Initiative?

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It has been years since the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses shut down. Work was put on hold. The way we viewed the workplace changed. Five years later, we’re still feeling the impact. Companies discovered what was important, ways they could optimize workflow , and new approaches to the everyday. However, it didn’t have a positive impact on everyone. Many companies shut down for good. Others are still trying to re-establish themselves. It’s no surprise that companies are doing what they can to stay afloat. Maintaining employee satisfaction and navigating return-to-office initiatives has become a challenge. It’s a challenge that many companies have faced. And many have struggled to do it successfully. There have been many patches and temporary fixes to adapt to remote and hybrid work. However, in the long run, companies want their employees back in the office. But how have companies approached this issue? While many employees have threatened to quit if should they return, others have actu...

What is Your Dream Office?

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We all have our own idea of the perfect office. The right lighting. The perfect layout. Most importantly, the office furniture . However, designing your dream office might not always seem feasible. It can be costly and making your dream a reality can be intimidating. Especially throughout the design and installation process. But designing your dream office doesn’t have to be a nightmare. There are some key things to consider and careful planning, but regardless of your dream, it might be more possible than you might think. Every office has its key purpose. The office is usually tailored to your needs, company culture, and image. Some offices are simplistic, while others take a more maximalist approach. Usually, a dream office falls somewhere in between the lines of functionality and wants. Below are some ways to keep yourself within those lines so you can design the office you want as well as the office you need. Designing a Dream Office Learn more about creating a visually stunnin...

Anatomy of a Great Conference Table

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Your executive meetings are not one-size-fits-all, so why should your executive conference table be? While some would argue that having more than one style of a conference table isn’t affordable, it also doesn’t make sense for a conference room with expensive, executive style furniture to sit idle a majority of the time. Now that conference tables are no longer confined to long, lacquered, heavy pieces of dreary dark wood, the options for your conference room are more than just one kind of conference table. For meetings where participation matters more than being the center of attention, a round table is functional, versatile, and can be quite striking. >> Smaller meeting? Find the perfect height adjustable table. The Shape of Your Conference Table Consider a circular conference table, where everyone meets on equal footing. In some situations, hierarchy matters, but not all, and collaboration is often best served with good eye contact and an equal share of power. Round...

What Gets Employees Excited to Return to the Office?

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When Covid-19 was at its peak in 2020, the government shutdown caused many businesses to transition to remote work. Initially, we were told that these mandates would be in place for two weeks. Over two years later many companies still have a large number of their staff working from home even though required safety protocols and shutdowns have been removed for quite some time. Many employers have begun to lobby for a return to the office. But there has been major push back from employees. How can companies get employees excited to return, instead of requiring them to? Why Organizations Want Employees to Return to the Office Before we explore ways to get employees excited to return to the office, let’s first look at why employers want them back in the first place. Executives cite everything from a loss of company culture to a decrease in creativity. But for many, it comes down to a basic need for socialization. And for others, a need to have more control over, and visibility of their t...