For some business owners, blending workplace productivity with morale can seem like something of a balancing act. But this doesn’t have to be the case when you employ workplace strategies that prioritize both. In this post, we will examine three key workplace strategies that will help you boost productivity and morale in the office. Set… Read More »
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 »
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 »
It’s a fact: the modern workforce is increasingly dependent on technology. From the necessity of high-speed internet to the convenience of automated building functions, you are searching for the best options not only in price and location, but also in digital amenities.As you evaluate high-tech office leasing opportunities, it’s also important to consider the legal… Read More »
The success of any 21st century business can be distilled down to three key factors: people, place, and technology. However, while many companies put a great deal of effort into hiring the best people and then equipping them with the latest tech, the environment in which they work usually receives less attention. Changing the design… Read More »
Our relationship with nature (biophilia) is crucial to our creativity, health, and performance in all aspects of our life. In a recent study by Human Spaces, measurable improvements of up to 15% were detected in the well-being of employees that work in spaces that incorporate nature. According to the study, overall employee productivity rose by 6%… Read More »
Coworking is a growing trend. According to a recent article for small business CEOs, an estimated 3.8 million people will be using coworking spaces by 2020. While the numbers are not quite that high yet, there are many reasons that people decide to use coworking spaces rather than renting more traditional office space. 1. The… Read More »
Every day you see news of large businesses going green in big ways. Anheuser-Busch is switching to 100% renewable energy. Home Depot is putting solar panels on top of some of their stores. There are many motivations behind this trend. While doing something good for the planet is possibly among them, these giants are also… Read More »
Unlike many traditional office strategies, “human-centric” Workplace Inclusion Principles prioritize the unique needs of employees and offer empathetic ways to meet them. Although human-centric office strategies often clash with archaic assumptions that the “management is always right,” human-centric principles provide innovative ways to unify entire work forces and foster inclusive atmospheres where every employee feels… Read More »
What is considered the work environment has changed dramatically over the last decade. What used to be an image of dark cubicles and office spaces has gone through a lot of changes in order to help employees become happier, more productive, and to grant them more flexibility. In recent years, there has been a variety… Read More »
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 »
By 2020, if things continue as they are, 40 percent of the workforce in the U.S. will be freelancers, temporary workers, independent contractors and solo-entrepreneurs. Almost all of them will be working in coworking office space. Coworking office space refers to shared space where people who work there are most often working for different organizations,… Read More »
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 »
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 »
As a freelancer or entrepreneur of some kind, you are by now acutely aware of the benefits of a creative work space that is neither your home nor a sterile, cubicle office environment. These types of spaces offer you the chance to work flexibly, network, and have a place to “go to work” without infringing… Read More »
Do you remember the last time you were in a coffee shop? Maybe you only walked by but you could see the patrons, content and happy. Remember the that great aroma, that relaxed atmosphere? When was the last time you looked forward to going to work? No, I mean the last time you were honestly… Read More »
While OfficeFinder is all about helping businesses find the best office space for their business, in the business world, there are many other things which are important to manage. Whether it’s monitoring the workplace for any thefts, or making sure you’ve filed taxes on time, it’s important that you keep the business thoroughly managed and… Read More »
Coworking space has been on the rise, and now it is going a step further with live-work office space. Some luxury apartment and condo companies have caught on to the coworking trend and are now incorporating communal working spaces as one of their residential amenities. Some even pursue a business venture of turning condo units… Read More »
Office space is changing. While many companies still lease a traditional office with cubicles and a corner office for the boss, more and more businesses are choosing coworking office space instead. What is coworking office space? Most simply put, it is an office environment shared by several companies. Here are four reasons why you should… Read More »
One of the best parts of coworking office space for small businesses is the ability to interact with, and get inspired by, other entrepreneurs working with them side by side. Seeing other businesses work hard is motivating and energizing. However, being in a coworking office space also makes it harder to create and maintain a unique company… Read More »