Co-working spaces have grown to be a very popular option as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional office space. Not only do they provide businesses with the opportunity to work in a professional environment, but they also offer a…
In addition to showers and warmer temperatures, April brings Earth Day, a great time to consider our ongoing impact on the world around us. That makes it appropriate to take a look at sustainability at Douron’s Headquarters, which has received…
Embracing the Next Generation: Welcoming Gen Z to the Workplace Gen Z is in the office, and things may never be quite the same. Who are they, and what should employers know about designing a workplace to accommodate them? Let’s…
Public Libraries: The Popular Place to Hang Out and Work If you haven’t been to a public library in a while, you could be forgiven for picturing it as a quiet place with not much more than a whole lot…
Creating a Calm Workplace Work can be a stressful place. We deal with deadlines, difficult customers (and sometimes, difficult bosses), increased workloads due to understaffing and any number of other sources of anxiety in the office. While we can’t eliminate…
You already know that standing is better than sitting in terms of your physical health. That’s why we’ve seen a boom in adjustable desks that allow a user to stand or sit, depending on the task at hand. Posture in…
As we continue to work our way back from the pandemic and transition to being back in the office, companies find themselves in an interesting situation. Commercial spaces are diminishing in size, due in part to the work-from-home (WFH) factor,…
In the wake of the pandemic, employee engagement has become a front-burner topic for nearly every employer. As companies navigate the return to working in person to varying degrees, they’re devoting more and more attention to keeping team members safe,…
Among many other things, the pandemic has brought a renewed emphasis on indoor air quality, especially in office settings. In many cases this has taken the form of greater attention paid to HVAC systems to reduce the chances of disease…
As we approach two years of a radically changed work environment due to the pandemic, much uncertainty remains. Plans to return to the physical workspace have been derailed or delayed by the Omicron variant and organizations are grappling with how…