Getting work done can be quite difficult if your workspace has distractions. People need a place where they can focus on the work they want to get done. Everyone has a different style of how they can be productive. Sometimes employees are extremely efficient while working in an office, while other people need a variety… Read More »
Not every company has the resources to build an entirely new, energy-efficient green office space. That does not mean that your business can’t go green. There are numerous affordable ways to make small changes that when added together with others doing the same, will make a big difference. Whether your business already has an office space… Read More »
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 »
For many reasons, renting medical office space for your practice may be more practical and profitable than purchasing a building to house your practice. Both processes can be time-consuming and stressful, here are 6 reasons you may want to rent vs. buy medical office space for your practice. Lower Costs – If you can find an… Read More »
Apple has been a revolutionary company since the beginning, when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak were soldering electronic components in a garage. They’ve come a long way since those days, with a spectacular headquarters at the famous address of 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, California. Now Apple has outgrown even that facility and has started… Read More »
Companies with modern Workplace Strategies, that provide employees with a stimulating work environment, will usually improve employee retention and productivity. The new breed of employees display higher creativity and demand an environment that is both smart and pleasant. Dynamically aligning the work environment with the organization’s work flow to generate peak performance and reduce cost is… Read More »
Third Place Working is a new concept when it comes to office space design and the way businesses and developers develop their office space. It is new and innovative and many companies find third place working to increase productivity among their employees. In this day and age of being able to work from anywhere at any… Read More »
The idea of flexible workplaces began in the 1980s, when business centers developed. Regus, the worlds largest provider of flexible workplaces was founded in 1989. Overt time the idea of a flexible work environment has changed and expanded to allow for unique arrangements that now include coworking spaces, agile office space as well as many… Read More »
Mark Zuckerberg just posted a Facebook video showing us their new office space and telling us why they designed it as they did. The Facebook HQ office space is mostly open with desks spattered through-out, including his own. No private office for Mark… One thing I noticed was that the noise level was very low.… Read More »
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 »
Choosing office space is an exciting and often challenging process for most business owners. Not only do you want a space that helps improve your business image, but you will also want a space that contributes to employee satisfaction and productivity. Considering that an employee spends on average over one-third of their day at the… Read More »
Leasing office space involves more than just thinking about location, price, and size. You have to find a space that meets those needs, but there are also many other considerations that you must factor into your decision so you can avoid mistakes when leasing office space. A good tenant representative, like the ones we have at… Read More »
Is encouraging a competitive workplace right for your business model? There’s no question that we live in a competitive business culture. Technology changes entire industries every year. Technology also creates industries, creates jobs and eliminates jobs every year. New forms of marketing engage consumers every year, and Businesses are now competing with both local business… Read More »
In the second quarter of 2015, the Seattle metro area — which includes the urban areas in King and Snohomish counties — led the nation’s metro markets in in office rental rate annual increases. While Seattle’s office rental rate increases are high, they are not the only office market in the US seeing significant increases… Read More »
When it comes to scouting out a new office space location, you may be in the mood to hit the ground running full speed ahead. Whether you have a small start-up company or you employ thousands, choosing an office space should not be taken lightly. We have put together a list of a few common mistakes… Read More »
While creating an environment in which employees feel comfortable and happy ensures that they will also be productive and engaged. Designing an office space that allows flexibility for your business to adjust quickly to changing business landscapes is the concept behind an agile workplace. Every aspect of the design of an office space must be… Read More »
In today’s ultra competitive business climate it’s more important than ever to shake things up around the office and inspire your employees to make the most out of their work week. All too often employees are prone to aiming low and going throughout the day getting the bare minimum amount of work done. Employees might be… Read More »
There is no shortage of workplace strategies that claim to be the answer to all of your employee related woes. While setting clear goals, increasing communication, etc., are all important steps in the process of increasing and maintaining employee productivity, it is not the most imperative aspect. Productivity starts from within; it doesn’t matter how many outward… Read More »
That seems like an odd question. When companies think about their recruitment and retention activities, they generally think in terms of salaries and benefits. After all, those are the things that people want, right? The short answer to that is yes, and no. Money and other perks are important, but the truth is, we spend… Read More »
Since Google took out its cubicles in the ’90s, more and more offices are going to open office design. Now, about 70% of American offices are open. An open office design looks like the workplace on the TV show “The Office;” aside from senior managers, no one has sectioned-off space to himself, just a desk… Read More »