Your office space is more than just the physical address where employees gather, the mail carrier delivers the bills and the copier hums along. In fact, inside your office there is a microcosm of connection opportunities that either hamper or encourage group efforts and collaboration. You want to create a Collaborative Workspace to enhance employee engagement… Read More »
Businesses of all sizes should regularly take a look at the workplaces that they provide to their workers; determining what they are doing well and what they could improve. The primary focus for many businesses right now is on developing a good workplace strategy that focuses on improving the productivity and health of their employees.… Read More »
In the corporate culture, sometimes things are accepted as truths simply because they have been told so often that it is believed that it has to be right. This leads to bad things in some cases as the supposed “truths” that people are giving voice to are not factually based. One such theory is that… Read More »
Making a bad decision when it comes to choosing office space can have negative repercussions for any business, including loss of customers and a big impact on your bottom line. As many landlords prefer three to five year leases, it’s essential to know what you’re looking for before you lease office space and sign on… Read More »
Office hoteling is a workplace strategy of using office space as needed by using a reservation system rather than assigning desks, cubicles or individual offices that see only a part-time occupancy by workers. On average, most offices will have only a 50% to 75% occupancy at any given time. By fine tuning the amount of… Read More »
Your office space design can have a large impact on the overall productivity of the people who work there. It may seem odd at first, but design plays a big role in the overall psychology of a office. It can make a difference n employee engagement and turnover. Here ate a few tips to take… Read More »
Employees are the lifeblood of a business. Many studies show that employee engagement will significantly increases productivity. Your employees are a substantial part of the success of your business. A motivated and engaged employee base is imperative. Here are 3 tips for improving employee engagement: 1. Clue your employees in to the big vision: Vision… Read More »
The NAR just released 10 Things to Know about the Latest Employment Data which included some good news for the office space market. “From the worst of the recent recession a few years ago, nearly 8 million jobs have been added. Recall, however, during the recession that 8 million jobs were shed. Not yet a… Read More »
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has paid OfficeFinder a HUGE compliment. OfficeFinder has been in operation online since 1995 with it’s registered trademark and we have worked hard to develop a well recognized brand. As we all know, “Imitation is the highest form of flattery” and JLL has gone to extremes when it comes to imitating… Read More »
Almost every business of any size has a need for leasing office space. It is not an easy task and can take a lot of time. There are lots of challenges and room for mistakes along the way. Here are our top 15 Mistakes Businesses Make When Leasing Office Space. They come from OfficeFinder office… Read More »
Should your plan for your office be a “cube farm”, or should you let your employees be “free range”? The answer depends on your workplace strategy and environment. It’s a commonly held belief that cubicles of any height or space stifle productivity by isolating an employee from his or her coworkers. They are often seen as tiny,… Read More »
In creating a great workplace, where effective strategies are taken into account, the different generational motivations need to be taken into account. There is no “magic pill” when it comes to design or management strategy in answering this challenge. Each organization will have a unique blend of generations in the workplace to motivate. The question… Read More »
Do you think you may be ready to buy office space for your business? If you’re looking to acquire office space for your business, you will need determine your needs before signing on the dotted line. If you are considering buying office space to house your business, you will need to have a clear vision… Read More »
Over the past week I have had lengthy talks with two owner/operators of well respected websites that list commercial real estate properties. No, Loopnet was not one of them, but they are both well recognized within the industry. I won’t name names. Both have lots of visitors and get lots of requests. Did you know… Read More »
Great workplaces offer environments that consistently attract, retain, — and most importantly — inspire and engage the best and brightest. Some large Silicon Valley type employers have created workplaces they feel are great workplaces based on unique architecture and quirky perks. They may provide on-site massages, Segways for building-to-building transportation, and other non-traditional perks that… Read More »
As a business owner, you have plenty to worry about. The hiring process and employees, advertising and marketing, as well as the financial state of your company affairs are all major concerns for the typical business owner. One of the biggest problems you could run into is having an inadequate office space. Before you choose… Read More »
In a recent study by the National Association of Realtors with it’s members, the results show that small space leases of under 5,000 square feet accounted for 75% of the commercial real estate leases completed in the 4th quarter of 2013 and that leases under 2,500 square feet were at 43% of the total. They… Read More »
Any business-minded individual is looking for ways they can save money on their operational costs. Why give a cut to a commercial real estate broker when you know what you want? You think it will cost you money for their services. You are mistaken. An experienced broker will get you many times the value of… Read More »
When working conditions are right, the results are easy to see. Your employees perform better at their jobs, employee engagement is higher and so is productivity. You reap the rewards. The question is, how do you get there? How do you develop an office workplace strategy that will give you the outcome you’re looking for? We’ve compiled… Read More »
Lawrence Yun, the chief economist at the National Association of Realtors recently reported that the “Growth in commercial real estate sectors continues at a moderate pace from a very slow pace of absorption, despite job additions to the economy. Companies appear hesitant to add new space.” The good news is that the pace of the… Read More »