Monthly Archives: January 2014

4 Laws of the Agile Workplace

A decade ago, the buzz word in business was telecommuting–today, it’s a phrase: the agile workplace! According to a recent study published by the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, “(The study) found that agility – the ability of the workplace to adapt to change – has emerged as the single highest priority in the… Read More »

Trends in Office Space Planning

When it comes to choosing office space the space, size and configuration are serious considerations. As technology and ways of doing business have changed so has the needs of an office. Trends seem to be emerging. Offices are becoming more flexible with an emphasis on shared space. There is also an increased desire for amenities.… Read More »

Creating a Happy Workforce in Today’s Workplaces Part 2

Last week, in Part 1, we started this two part series discussing the hiring and retaining cream of the crop employees. We said that it is, to say the least, very challenging in today’s competitive marketplace. Creating a happy and productive workforce is not an easy task, Workplaces have up to 4 generations in the workplace… Read More »

Six Design Ideas for Inspiring Greatness in the Workplace

Creating a productive and stimulating office environment – one that really fosters the creativity of its workers – is easier said than done. Bland, sterile décor can lead to low morale, yet too much pizazz can be distracting, thus, finding a proper balance is crucial. Whether you are working from home, in a shared space… Read More »

The Hawthorne Effect: Valuable Workplace Productivity Lessons

One of the most revolutionaries scientific studies ever conducted on the issue of workplace productivity took place in the 1920s, but still holds true today. The Hawthorne Effect is a business management discovery that initially focused on that initially focused on efficient use of office space by studying the effect of lighting on workplace productivity. Ultimately, the science… Read More »

Creating a Happy Workforce in Today’s Workplaces Part 1

Hiring and retaining cream of the crop employees is, to say the least, challenging in today’s competitive marketplace. Creating a happy and productive workforce is not an easy task, Workplaces have up to 4 generations in the workplace with different values and this presents some big challenges. Employees that are happy and satisfied with their jobs… Read More »

Congrats on the new office space! Now What?

Facebook is considering developing a $120 million, 394-unit housing complex in Menlo Park, California so employees can live nearby and walk to its offices, The Wall Street Journal reports. Of course, since it’s Facebook, no perk will be left forgotten. The rental property will feature doggy day care and a sports bar, among other necessities.… Read More »

Ways to Maximize the Benefits of Office Hoteling

A growing practice in the business world is that of office hoteling. Office hoteling involves providing work space to employees on an “as needed” or “first come first serve”  reservation basis rather than assigning permanent office space for each person to work in. It can be very effective in businesses where employees frequently work from… Read More »