Is your office in need of a desperate makeover due to outdated floor plans and even older pieces of furniture? Maybe it wasn’t in your budget last year or the year before that, but if you want to keep your employees happy, comfortable, and encourage team camaraderie, a new office space can do that. Ready to get started? Here are four winning modern furniture and design trends from NJ Office Furniture Depot for you to try that will not only boost employee efficiency, but look great too! … [Read more...] about 4 Modern Office Furniture Trends
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How the Furniture in Your Workplace Affects Productivity
At NJ Office Furniture Depot, we understand that the furniture in your office can have a major impact on the productivity of yourself and your employees. From the tables, chairs, and workspaces your team uses to the overall layout and design of your office space, the furniture decisions you make can have an influence on the daily production of your operation. Watch this video to learn a few ways office furniture can be limiting your team’s productivity, then call NJ Office Furniture Depot to … [Read more...] about How the Furniture in Your Workplace Affects Productivity
How to Create A Professional Office Without Spending A Million Bucks
I need to create a professional office space without breaking the bank. Sound familiar? Since most of us are dealing with tight budgets, we need to achieve a million-dollar space at a discounted rate. Here are a few tips on creating a professional, but inexpensive workplace: Select neutral wall and carpet tones which will complement the workplace and enlarge the space. Lighting is vital, so ensure you have adequate lighting or invest in a cool desk lamp to also open the space. … [Read more...] about How to Create A Professional Office Without Spending A Million Bucks
Sit-Stand Workstations
What are sit-stand workstations, and what are the benefits to utilizing them? Sit-stand workstations are height adjustable. The user can switch back and forth between sitting at their desk and standing. These desks tend to be adjusted electrically, pneumatically or by a crank. Next, onto some important information; why it is absolutely essential to use a sit-stand workstation. According to Washington Post, the "average office worker sits for about 10 hours a day". I repeat; 10 hours a day! … [Read more...] about Sit-Stand Workstations
Benching Vs. Cubicle Workstations
Benching vs. Cubicles. Why continue to subject ourselves to the “cube farm” as Scott Adams’ so adoringly referred to it in his Dilbert comics. We’ll get to that. But first, let’s discuss this trend that’s been popping up over offices everywhere; benches. Benches actually take up less space than cubicle workstations, meaning more workers can be accommodated in a smaller area. They create a more open working environment; one where we can sit among our coworkers and collaborate throughout the … [Read more...] about Benching Vs. Cubicle Workstations
Veneers Vs. Laminates
We come to you today with vital information for your furniture buying experience. Topic of discussion being veneers and laminates. What exactly is the difference? Let’s start with a brief definition of each. Veneers are very thin slices of wood obtained from a tree log. All natural. Laminates, on the other hand, are artificially produced materials, usually made from plastic, paper or foil. Laminates may be made to look like wood. The point of veneers and laminates both being to protect the … [Read more...] about Veneers Vs. Laminates
Ergonomic Chairs
Ergonomic. It's a neat adjective, both in how it sounds and what it means. Which is \ˌər-gə-ˈnä-mik\, and "(especially of workplace design) intended to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury." (Thanks Google). Now let's talk ergonomic furniture; more specifically, ergonomic chairs. Did you read our tidbit on sit-stand workstations earlier? (Not to worry if you didn't, you can find it here) Well, in that post we talked about how often the average office worker sits per day. And … [Read more...] about Ergonomic Chairs
