How you sit at your desk, sit on your chair or hold your coffee cup are all body language signals you give co-workers, bosses and clients when at the office. Here is how you can use the furniture in your office to communicate confidence through your body language Power Poses If you’re feeling nervous … Continued
When you work with Envirotech, you get the benefit of remanufactured design at better than new quality. Our workstations are available for just a small fraction of the price of new furnishings, but are carefully inspected to ensure that they meet our high standard for visual appeal and structural stability. These products come from many … Continued
If you have a job where you sit all day long, you know that it can be uncomfortable. No one can sit the entire day without breaks and it can actually be very bad for your health. For people who do work at a desk all day, standing desks can be a good option. Working … Continued
Open and comfortable interior spaces are resources we often take for granted. As urban populations continue to increase, and because those populations want to work near where they live, the demand for appropriate office space is growing. Land, though, is a finite resource and in the very near future, the answer to our need for … Continued
There’s a recipe for curing sick building syndrome and for aiding recovery from air pollution exposure. The recipe analogy is fitting. In Louisiana, chefs call the sautéed combination of carrots, celery and onion “the trinity” at the heart of every dish. At least one researcher has found there is a similar trinity at the heart … Continued
Born between 1984 and 2004, Millennials are now the second largest demographic group in the work force. As the Baby Boomers continue to retire in massive numbers, the influence of Millennials on office design is showing itself rapidly. What’s interesting is that these design influences integrated three seemingly impossible contradictions. Here’s our take on what that looks like. 3 … Continued
Making a transition from a traditional office design that is made up of private offices and cubicles to a modern open and flexible office design, can be challenging. Whether it is minor or a major change, employees’ wellbeing should be considered. Here are a few things to consider to help your team manage stress and maintain productivity … Continued
Your conference room is where the big stuff happens. You want people to be comfortable so they can stay motivated. At Envirotech, we offer a broad selection of used conference tables in our incredible inventory of cost-effective office furniture products. We receive used and refurbished office tables from a wide range of sources, thoroughly inspect … Continued
Do the new trends in office design support health, wellbeing & productivity in the workplace? Are office design trends environmentally friendly? Office Design trends are moving towards more flexible and open concept work environments. Is this a fad created by young, trendy tech companies so they can work in a college-like environment? Is this a Peter … Continued
What happens to our bodies during different times of the day can affect how we perform various tasks. Our circadian rhythm is the physical, mental, and behavioural changes that happen to our body over 24 hours, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism’s environment. It is important to note that not everyone’s circadian rhythm … Continued
Running out of space is one of the biggest challenges a growing business can face. Preparing for the future while maintaining the successes of the past can create a lot of insecurity when it comes to obtaining and outfitting a new office. It’s also tempting to start with a completely fresh slate and bring in … Continued
Sustainability is now a major initiative for Commercial Real Estate. Why? Because there is an obvious value in creating more sustainable buildings. You lower operating costs and add value to the property. Not only do sustainable building practices help the environment and the bottom line but also, according to the Canadian Green Building Council, green offices … Continued
