Archive for July 2020
Benching Workstations vs. Cubicles
If you’ve ever worked for a startup or seen a major tech company’s offices on TV, you’re probably familiar with the open office layouts in which employees work in rows of benching workstations without any dividers or private offices to isolate them. This is a stark contrast to the rooms full of cubicles more common…
Read MoreEquip Your Meeting Rooms for Videoconferencing
To help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing has become widely enforced. For the time being, many companies have implemented mandatory work from home practices. As we move forward, companies will likely start having more employees go into the office, but social distancing practices will still be in place. With some employees…
Read MoreMake Your Reception Area More Inviting
Those who design their companies’ office spaces have to walk a fine line between making them comfortable enough for people to enjoy spending eight hours a day there but not so casual and relaxing that nobody gets any work done. There’s one particular part of the office, however, where comfort takes precedence over productivity: the…
Read MoreSocial Distancing in the Office With Computer Stands
Although much of the American labor force has started to work from home to discourage the spread of the coronavirus, not everyone is able to do so. For employees who are still going into the office in the age of COVID-19, it’s important to practice social distancing at work as much as they can. Traditional…
Read More5 Uses for Portable Partitions
Using portable partitions is a good idea when working in an office space that does not have many separate rooms. Modern Office sells partitions that are foldable and come on wheels, so they can be easily set up and maneuvered as needed. Here’s a list of five things you can do with a set of…
Read MoreWays to Save Money on Office Furniture
Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy in some way, including businesses. Budgets are currently tight, and companies and employees alike are doing their best to save money. It may be tempting to put off buying new office furniture when cash is a concern, but waiting too long…
Read MoreKeep Your Office Sanitary With Sneeze Guards
According to the CDC, the coronavirus is mainly spread through person-to-person contact, especially when someone who’s been exposed to the virus coughs, sneezes, or talks. Although social distancing is the best way to reduce your chances of spreading or contracting an illness, sneeze guards are an important part of the process too. Sneeze guards are…
Read MoreThe Importance of Antimicrobial Furniture
One way that viruses spread is through physical contact, not just with another person, but with surfaces as well. To prevent the spread of infection in an office environment, it’s a good idea to invest in furniture that is antimicrobial, meaning it destroys and prevents the growth of harmful microorganisms. Antimicrobial office furniture is made…
Read MoreCustom Executive and Manager Desks: Take the Lead on Your Desk Design
Reaching the management or executive level is something to be proud of. You worked hard to get that corner office—wouldn’t you also like a desk befitting your new status? Now you can finally have the workstation you’ve always wanted with a custom executive or manager desk. Different executives and managers have different preferences for how…
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