Ergonomics is the science and practice of designing tasks and the workplace to synchronise with the capabilities and limitations of the human body. It is the study of the relationship between people, their physical environment and the equipment that they use. When setting up your modern office furniture, start with your desk first as it […]
The Office reception area creates an impression; in fact it is usually where the initial perception of your entire company and its services is formed. No matter which industry you operate in, your potential business partner’s initial experience in the reception area could make-or-break their decision to work with your company. The placement of modern […]
Today’s corporate facility manager must have a very clear brief of how their ideal workspace should function and a thorough understanding of the company’s inherent work methods and culture before creating or upgrading a workspace… Whilst the accelerating requirement for interaction and technology has forced a total rethink of workspace design, and the trend of […]
Modular workstations offer the most effective and affordable solution for today’s workplace and are used by most businesses because of their versatility and efficient use of space… With the current uncertain and unpredictable economic environment creating waves and fluctuations in staffing levels, frequent reconfigurations in office set-ups are now demanded almost instantly without the need […]
The introduction of laptop computers, smart phones, tablets and wireless connectivity has facilitated, or rather forced, a noticeable shift in the nature of office design. These rapid advancements in technology have allowed workers to work anywhere at any time and brought with it a higher level of mobility…and a rethink of office furniture design. The introduction of the flat screen […]
The height of your office screens impacts immensely on both the visual and acoustic privacy in your office. Choosing the best screen height requires finding a balance between the physical needs and the culture of your company. Some companies require more private spaces while others prefer an open configuration that allows employees to make eye […]
Have you ever stopped to consider where the idea of the office desk you sit at each day came from? Of course, desks of some description have been in use since the earliest of times, but the office desk as we know it has evolved over more than three centuries with many revolutions along the […]
Organisational ‘silo’ syndrome is a mind-set where barriers develop between and among an organisation’s departments and functions. The term ‘silo’ is a metaphor suggesting a similarity between grain silos that segregate one type of grain from another and the segregated parts of an organisation. Organisational silos are a problem for businesses both small and large […]
The 19th century saw the introduction of the mass-produced office desk…which up until now had been largely handcrafted to suit the individual… This was the era of the ‘Industrial Revolution’ and the office desk was expected to hold and do more during a day’s work… The ability to produce cheap machine-made paper brought with it […]
