The aim of active ergonomics is to help people work better in the modern workplace; an environment that is strongly influenced by technology and health research. Ergonomics in the workplace is evolving in response to the demands and availability of a variety of technological tools, as well as the data and understanding of health and … Continued
To be successful, an office wellness program needs to be simple, inclusive, and fun! There are three reasons why you should keep your new wellness program simple; It makes it easier for people to join in It makes it easier for people to stick with the program And it doesn’t take away too many resources … Continued
In days long ago you could see people smoking everywhere and all the time, a common habit by many at the workplace. Just like smoking, seeing a room full of cubicles, and everyone sitting “chained” to their desks, will be a habit of the past. However, like any habit, quitting sitting can be as challenging … Continued
Your sit-stand desk arrived, and you are excited to get started. You know that sit-stand desks improve health, energy [1] & productivity, that’s why you bought one. The next step is to change your work style to accommodate this new way of working, so you can get the most out of your sit-stand desk. How … Continued
Condos and the Cool Factor | Moving your Office to Downtown Toronto Twenty, thirty years ago, businesses were moving into the suburbs in pursuit of cheaper rent and lower property taxes. It’s a move that’s been reversed – at least for office-based industries in the technology, finance and design sectors of the economy. The movement … Continued
Even with the popularity of the open office design, there are still times a private office is the right workspace. Certain professional services such as lawyers, realtors, investment brokers, business consultants, and accountants are more conducive to having a workspace with walls and a door.
Office Designers need to put down their pencils, close their eyes and open their ears. Interior Designers and Architects typically focus on the visual appearance of the office and sound becomes an afterthought. Sound design is sound advice for designers who are looking to create workplace spaces that get the greatest return on investment for … Continued
Here is a Guide to Activity-Based Space Planning for the Office What is your business’s core product or service? What are all the resources you need to deliver that product or service to clients, while meeting all the benchmarks of the highest quality possible? If you can answer those two questions completely, then you are … Continued
Spring Cleaning Your Cubicle The cubicle is your space at work, but its surfaces and office trash bins are usually the realm of professional office cleaning services. It really isn’t a space a lot of us take ownership of caring for, but that attitude might be holding back our productivity and feeling of engagement at … Continued
