The environmental concerns regarding office furniture are manifold, and range from issues at the manufacturing process, to the actual delivery of the furniture and the eventual dismantling of the product; but it is possible to reduce your environmental footprint at each stage of the product life-cycle. Just like any other industry these days, the office …
Color
Unconsciously, the color of our office walls, and in some ways, our furniture, will affect how productive we are. There have been millions of articles written about the psychology of color and the influence it has on employees. Before making decisions based on how you want to influence your employees, also keep in mind the …
Acoustics
Acoustics = 1. The qualities that determine the ability of an enclosure (such as an auditorium) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce distinct hearing --> the one definition I associate with acoustics 2. A science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception and effects of sound Noise can be …
Heart Healthy at the Office
Over the years the electronics’ market has become saturated with wearables, the items dictionary.com defines as 'a computer or advanced electronic device which is incorporated into an accessory worn on the body or an item of clothing.' Not that they are entirely new, Leonardo da Vinci already came up with the concept of the pedometer, …
An introduction to ergonomics
There may be several ways to describe the word ergonomics, but the one thing most people agree on is its goal: to improve human well-being and maximize human performance. Basically, if you adhere to ergonomic standards, you will ensure the good health of your employees while maintaining high productivity. This can be accomplished by designing …
Let’s Not Get Messy
If you are one of those people who doesn't care what others think about you, you might want to reconsider when it comes to your desk. Adecco did a survey several years ago which showed that 57% of those surveyed admit they judge their coworkers by how clean or messy their workspace is. If you …
You won’t be standing alone
A brief history of productivity at standing height When I think of the standing desk, I think of it as a contemporary solution to our sedentary lives. Face it, we are not meant to sit for eight hours a day; hundreds of years ago humans walked up to fifteen miles a day, and more recently …
