The famous dictum is that when you see an opportunity, you go for it. With the advanced technology taking over and the improved economy and living standards; the deep-seated idea of running their own business and where to open an office has taken a new turn among business people. When considering where to open an… Read More »
According to a recent article from the San Francisco Chronicle, the notion of coworking office space isn’t just a consideration for small to medium sized businesses. The idea is catching on with large tech companies, as well. IBM and Microsoft using outside Coworking Office Space Companies such as IBM and Microsoft, which already have open… Read More »
While many in the tech industry are trending toward exciting new office buildings that feature open plans and plenty of shared space, a recent article from TechRepublic warns that employee needs must be a factor in the design. In particular, the article notes, private spaces, quiet places, and smaller meeting areas need to be included.… Read More »
Research has repeatedly shown that the workplace itself can have a significant impact upon workers’ happiness and performance, affecting everything from productivity and morale to absenteeism and turnover. Therefore, working with an office design company to address issues with your office space planning layout can be well worth the investment. With that being said, many… Read More »
Are you wondering how a coworking office space would work for your business and your employees? A recent article from The Almanac provides an example of such a space and what it gives to those who work there. According to the article, “Spaces” — a 30,000 square-foot coworking facility opened in the Menlo Park area… Read More »
Leasing office space is usually a big step forward for your business. Usually it’s a very positive step, reflecting growth and optimism. It can get very complicated and it is easy to make mistakes. There are lots of decisions that have to be made and mistakes can be costly. Here are a few of them… Read More »
If your company needs office space but isn’t big enough to justify getting its own long term space yet, coworking office space offers you a viable alternative. They are particularly popular with entrepreneurs and smaller, newer businesses. Companies in a coworking space work together in communal spaces, sometimes having dedicated, assigned areas, and other times… Read More »
When one understands how, and where, employees get their work done, they are better able to create work places that improve performance and encourage innovation. For a decade, Gensler’s Workplace Study has cut through the noise to get to the root of what employees want. To fin out their needs in their workplace. To this… Read More »
I just completed the Pioneer Building Office Space virtual tour. Located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, it is a historic building that was built in 1892. Fully updated, it provides all the modern conveniences businesses need. You need to see the atriums within in the building. Architecturally unique and was used as a method to bring… Read More »
A quick update on the Portland Office Space Market from our Local Portland Rep. The overall Portland market once again showed strong fundamentals in the 3rd quarter 2016. Positive office space absorption drove vacancy lower, rising quoted rental rates supported development feasibility in key submarkets, and businesses continued hiring. The Portland Office Space Market Although… Read More »
Viewing office space virtual tours will enhance your business’ ability to make sound office rental decisions. This is thanks to the benefits of high quality 360 degree panoramic photography, which greatly enhances the location features and provides you an understanding of what is offered thanks to visualization. Here is how office space virtual tours will… Read More »
When choosing office space, there are a lot of business-related things to consider, such as the location of the office and the cost of the lease. However, along with thinking about the business side of things, you also have to think about your employees. After all, they will be the ones who will be working… Read More »
Choosing the right office space for your business is vitally important. The location, size, layout and design of the space will have a major impact on how your company is perceived, and how productive you and your employees are. You can’t tell how a space will work for you until you’ve seen the interior and… Read More »
Over the summer we had a project to see how we could improve listing information for office space. We wanted to help those in need of office space have an easier job of deciding which would be best for their needs. We think we have done it with our 360° Interactive office space virtual tours! When… Read More »
It’s the little things that count when it comes to employee appreciation. Even low cost simple workplace strategies can make a big difference. It does not have to be an expensive complete overhaul of your office space. It’s been proven time and time again that happy employees = engaged employees = productive employees. A study from Warwick University proved that… Read More »
To say that there is a backlash against the open office space, and the agile workplace setup, is putting it mildly. Disgruntled employees have been venting for years about noise, constant “visits” from co-workers, and interruptions. Has the embrace of the agile workplace been little more than the professional version of the 1960s hippie movement?… Read More »
The intentional sparsity of a minimalist office space design is the direct antithesis of the standard, cluttered work environment that features plenty of hardware, trick gadgets, and ubiquitous gear. Rather than outfitting this office setting with all the expected gadgetry, the business thinks through the actual benefits a furnishing or hardware item offers. By omitting… Read More »
So, you’ve found the perfect office. The layout is artistic, yet professional, and it conveys to your customers that you’re here to do a job, but that you aren’t constrained by the judgments and traditions that could hold you back. The cost is squarely within your budget, and you’re itching to sign on that dotted… Read More »
It is becoming a growing workplace strategy to allow employees to allow pets in the office workplace. In fact, a recent study shows that about 8 percent of workplaces are beginning to allow their employees to bring their pets with them during working hours. That is an increase of 3 percent from the previous couple… Read More »
Office space is an important part of most people’s work life, as well as some of their home lives. It’s where you get the majority of your work done, so it’s no wonder that office space design is an important part of productivity. When you are comfortable in a space, you tend to get more work done.… Read More »