Think you've got quite the fancy-pants desk? Well, check out this baby at The Barbarian Group. 4,400 square feet, made by vintage automotive-robots, with a surface created by a continuous pour of resin. A continuous, seamless surface that they say helps them get things done faster and more collaboratively. Take a look - just try not...
Yes, I'm partial to The Onion - I've been a fan for years. Even before their online presence existed, when the only way you could get their onion-y goodness was via their yearly desk calendar full of fake news stories. Here's their latest: "More Office Workers Switching to Fetal Position Desks". Show it to a...
Look at your desk right now. On a scale from one to ten, how messy is it? if you're like me you might have a pile of papers you haven't looked at for weeks, some snacks and a bit of dust accumulating on the back of the desk. You're not a slob, you just are...
What do you envision in your workplace of the future? Robots? Moving walkways? If we look at how offices have changed over the last hundred years, where do we see the biggest differences? Workspaces, communication and technology. Take a look at this infographic from TopManagementDegrees.com to see how these three integral parts of the office are expected to evolve in...
Work spaces are changing. Never before has there been such an emphasis on employee happiness. Countless studies have shown that a happy employee equals a productive employee and employers are finally listening. Whether you’re a small business or a multinational company, there are certain things you can do to make the workplace a happier and...
The average worker spends between 6 - 8 hours at their desk each day. Any place you spend that much time is bound to become a reflection of who you are. They types of snacks you have out, how cluttered your desk is, what kind of drinks you consume, all shed a little more light...
Offices are always looking for ways to "boost productivity" with their fancy layouts, open offices, and voodo magic. But this might be one of the more creative approaches I've heard of in a long time...and it actually works. It seems that the reason coffee shops are so popular for the modern worker is that coffee...
What does staying healthy at the office mean to you? We tend to think of staying healthy as avoiding germs, keeping our immunity levels high, and maybe even getting a flu shot to avoid problems. But ergonomics can be a big factor in staying healthy at the office. According to the Centers for Disease Control,...
