As companies and their cultures evolve, workplace design continues to grow in importance. A well-designed office showcases a company’s culture and values to customers and employees alike. The value of office design is growing, in fact, according to Building Construction and Design, the average size of offices have shrunk by…
As more Millennials begin to graduate college and enter the workforce, companies are faced with the challenge of trying to acquire and retain top talent. Unlike previous generations, Millennials are entering the workplace with an increased desire for communication, collaboration and flexibility. This stands in contrast to years past when…
As today’s society shifts towards healthier living, office design is aiming to keep pace. As more businesses create a workspace that encourages health and well-being, employee happiness and productivity are on the rise. Simple additions like sit-stand desks or collaborative work areas give employers flexible options to increase collaboration and…
The interior design trends that we witnessed in 2016 included a move from traditional workspaces to more collaborative and open spaces. Steve Delfino, vice president of corporate marketing and product management at Teknion, believes that people are looking for more person-to-person interaction at work and in other public settings. Delfino…
Every month at Spaces Inc., we like to spotlight one of the employees in our office and this month we are focusing on Tom Hedrick in sales at Spaces! Tom is well acquainted in the sales and design industry with thirty-four years under his belt. Tom has a. B.S. in…
Do you hate leaving your pet at home while you go to work? Hate seeing those sad faces as you drive away? Would you like to be able to bring your pet to work? In the United States and around the world, there is a growing trend of having pets…
Do you realize how long you sit or stand around the office on a daily basis? If you’re caught up in a lot of work or in between deadlines, you may not be too concerned with how much you’re sitting, but maybe you should be. Bad posture, dim lights and…
The design of an office space directly affects the productivity and happiness of its employees. While many people are busy working all day, they may not have the time to notice just how their environment is affecting their work. Freshome offers great ideas on how to integrate better designs throughout…
No matter what your profession is, there is always a point in time when everyone has to deal with stress. It’s not always easy to relax, especially when you love your job, but it’s important to remember to breathe every once in awhile. Entrepreneur has some great advice on how…
Most people with pets would agree having a dog, cat, potbelly pig or any other variety of animal at home makes life inherently better. So why not make office life better through the magic of pets, too? Even something as simple as a fish can brighten an office environment, give…