It's a nice sunny day, but you're stuck indoors at the office, staring longingly at the ugly window blinds. Simply opening a window to get some daylight can do wonders for your mood and productivity. But, the outside air can increase energy costs and mess with...
Office design is an important factor in how well people work. Everything from the lighting to the furniture can make or break our motivation, creativity and overall productivity. Thanks to a few scientific revelations, we have a better idea of how the human brain reacts to different aspects of office...
It's no secret that open floor plans are common in offices around the world. Whether you work in design, IT, or production, collaboration is essential to the success of yourself, and your organization. While open-floor spaces have a bad rep for stifling productivity, they have a few benefits...
Open-concept offices have been getting a lot of flack lately, with many saying this type of office design actually gets in the way of productivity instead of encouraging it. Fast Company asked their readers what they hated most about open-concept offices, and many cited constant interruptions, too much noise and...
When Paul Cowan requested that his organization purchase a monorail to transport lazy employees to and from meetings in the office, he was totally kidding. Accept Cowan doesn't work for just any old organization. Google now has two monorail cars in its Australian office, all because of Cowan&...
Many offices take time and a good chunk of money to create a positive environment that promotes creativity and productivity. When you're a telecommuter, you are tasked with creating this type of environment all on your own, usually on a pretty tight budget. It turns out your workspace...
