Did you know that Americans spend 13 hours every day sitting, between the office and home? If you work a desk job, it’s easy to see how those hours add up. Sitting in front of a screen doesn’t seem like a workplace “danger,” but over time it can lead to discomfort and injury. Common complaints that arise from sitting at...
Employers often use incentives like raises and bonuses to motivate employees, but studies show that money isn’t the best motivator, especially when tasks involve cognitive thinking. Instead, there are numerous other factors that can contribute to employee productivity and quality of work. Among them include job satisfaction and purpose. How do you promote happier and therefore more productive employees? One...
If you feel achy after a day’s work at your computer, you can likely blame your office chair. The fix is simple: buy a new one. But it’s not as easy as going online and purchasing the first chair you find. You have to be selective about the features to ensure you get that comfortable, ergonomic design that will relieve...
When you want to decorate your home, the idea of choosing a decorative theme can seem daunting. Some themes seem to have an endless amount of pieces, while others can feel hard to accomplish. Additionally, it can be hard to tell when you have too much of a theme. Luckily, you can evoke most themes with a few key pieces...
Buzzwords abound when it comes to crafting the perfect workplace design. From war rooms to treadmill desks and Feng-Shui entryways, there are handfuls of trends to choose from. And the right choice seems to be a moving target. But what really works when it comes to effective workplace design? The answer is balance. Workers in today’s corporate environment have a...
