What Millennials Appreciate About Coworking Spaces

Coworking spaces can be very socially engaging, educational and informative if we choose the right environment. Millennials are looking for work environments that engage them at all these levels with little or no cost to them. Historically, as a group, millennials are the generation to have emerged from college with the greatest debt to date.… Read More »

3 Ways to Maximize The Benefits of Millennials in the Workplace

For quite some time the word “millennial” has carried somewhat of a negative connotation. But when employers can begin to recognize the positive qualities of this controversial generation, they can start to maximize the benefits and ROI of fostering a productive work environment for millennials. Millennials are on track to comprise fifty percent of the… Read More »

Millennials in the Workplace: How the New Majority of Workers Will Change Your Culture

Millennials in the Workplace means your office culture is about to change – dramatically. Today’s companies must prepare their office cultures for this influx of young workers. But how? At one time, the baby boomer generation (born 1940s to 1960s) dominated the workplace, creating a culture of workers who stayed at the same company for… Read More »

Rethinking Preconceived Notions About Millennials in the Workplace

The Reality of Generational Issues in the Workplace The issues associated with Millennials in the workplace can no longer be ignored. It’s true that Millennials now dominate the workforce. However, in an era where Baby Boomers are very reluctant to retire and where the neglected members of Generation X are still well within their prime years… Read More »

Agile Workplace Strategies Appeal to Baby-Boomers and Millennials

Employing Baby-Boomers and Millennials in the same office can sound like a mighty challenge. Whereas one group is face-to-face interaction oriented, the other one likes to handle things remotely. Finding room designs that appeal to both demographics, and bring out their strengths, and keep them engaged can be as simple as adding a few agile… Read More »

Two Reasons Why Millennials in the Workplace Is Right For You

If you are looking at millennials in the workplace as a bit of a coin flip, think again. Trust us, it’s right for you, and here are a couple of reasons why. First: This is the most educated generation ever. Millennials generally hold a bachelor’s degree or higher; however, they graduated following the great recession… Read More »

Millennials in the Workplace: This Isn’t Your Father’s Office

The generation born after 1980, referred to as Millennials, have a completely different view of career and family life than their predecessors. They have just become the majority of the workforce in the US. Their shift in thinking creates a unique opportunity for companies of all sizes. With increasingly sophisticated employees who are not willing… Read More »

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How Employee Benefits Boost Workplace Happiness and Productivity

The skill competition is severe in today’s labor market. Businesses are always searching for new and innovative approaches to draw in and keep top talent. A key strategy for fostering a healthy work environment and keeping staff satisfied is a robust employee benefits program. From health insurance to flexible work schedules, offering various benefits demonstrates… Read More »

Benefits of Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Texas

Commercial real estate can be a tricky thing to invest in if you don’t have much knowledge about the differences between commercial and residential real estate. Texas has become one of the biggest economic hubs in the country, and people have been flocking there to open up their businesses in the last few years. If… Read More »

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When will we be back working in “the office” in New York City?

Dispatch from New York City Guest Post By George E. Grace, President, G.E. Grace & Company, Inc. The big question for all of us individually and collectively (i.e. companies and organization) in New York City is when will we be back working in “the office?”  I’m talking about the office that is not 10’ (or… Read More »

Creating A Great Workplace For A Multigenerational Workforce

Today’s office workplace is rapidly changing. Work is becoming more of what we do and less of where we are. What can you do to create a great workplace for your company? Here are several ideas that can help you. First off, one of the tools being used in this change is that of office… Read More »

5 Ways to Make Your Workplace Millennial Friendly

Looking to make your workplace a better fit for millennials? Millennials are now the majority of the workforce and research shows that millennials are also a major driving force behind workplace change. Here are a few tips for making your workplace millennial-friendly. Incorporate Technology Millennials are in love with technology. Find ways to incorporate tech… Read More »

CBC Survey Results on Employee Workplace Preferences

An interview with Fred Schmidt, Chief Operating Officer of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates on  their recent survey about employee workplace preferences. Intro: On this call today we have Fred Schmidt, Chief Operating Officer of Coldwell Banker Commercial. We also have James Osgood the founder of OfficeFinder. They will be discussing the CBC Survey Results on… Read More »

Not a Big Fan of the Open Office Space Design? Collaboration is Still Possible!

There is a clear move toward the open office space design. Facebook has done it; so have other heavy hitters in the high-tech environment. Although the idea of collaboration has been the driving force behind this movement, some business owners have a difficult time giving up privacy to achieve teamwork. Now, they can have their… Read More »

Does Remote Working Satisfy Employees or Alienate Them?

There has been a lot of debate over the years related to remote working by employees. Much of it has been centered around productivity form the business’ point of view. A recent survey by Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates on remote working comes at it from the employee point of view. It shows some interesting concerns.… Read More »

The Importance of Flexible Workplaces

Flexible workplaces are important to the success of a business. Employees devote an average of 9 hours a day to their jobs and some many more than that. Why? To enhance their standard of living and fulfill their goals for life (www.bls.gov/tus/charts). Employers want an office environment to maximize employee engagement, productivity and morale. Employers need… Read More »

Office Space Buzz Words for 2017? “Flexible Workplaces”

According to a recent blog post written by Cindy Krischer Goodman, and published by the Miami Herald, one of the biggest movements of 2017 is likely to be the continued rise of flexible workplaces. Fueled by the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and powered by a workplace now heavily inhabited by millennials — a group… Read More »