Posts by Gary Schwankl
9 Tips for Overcoming Workplace Noise
When you work in a busy office with lots of cubicles, the background noise can make it difficult to concentrate. Imagine this; the person on your right is on a phone call, the person on your left is playing their new favorite song for the third time in a row, and the person directly across from…
Read MoreOffice Cubicle Decorating Ideas
Holiday, Birthday & Special Event Cubicle Decorating Ideas Decorating your workspace is a fantastic way to help make holidays, birthdays and special events even more exceptional. It’s also a great way to build camaraderie among employees and allow individuals and teams to show their creativity. Below we’ve listed seven cubicle decorating ideas and activities for…
Read MoreOpen Office Layout vs. Closed Office Layout
Open office layouts are rising in popularity across America. This is especially true in offices where a majority of employees are millennials and companies that specialize in creative designs or products. But is an open office layout the best solution for your business? What is an Open Office Layout? An open office layout is loosely…
Read MoreSit Stand Stations and Ergonomics
The phrase “sitting is the new smoking” has been bandied about in the professional world for over a decade. Now, some companies are even going so far as to purchase sit-stand stations, also known as variable height or adjustable tables, for their employees. But is there really a difference between sitting and standing desks, beyond…
Read MoreLaying down on the job with Altwork Station
No, this person isn’t at the dentist’s office. He’s at work. Shown here is the Altwork Station which we believe to be the world’s first office desk that allows you to lay down on the job. It launched in 2015 with a $3900 price tag for the initial run and a $5900 cost after that.…
Read MoreWhat does “GREENGUARD Certified” mean?
In the description of many of our products, you’ll notice the words, “GREENGUARD Certified”. But what does it mean to you? When you see the words, GREENGUARD Certified, it means that the product has met some of the world’s highest standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air. People spend about 90% of…
Read MoreOctober is Ergonomics Awareness Month
Just about everywhere you go, there are people working on computers: offices, schools, libraries, retail settings, and many other organizations. In these environments, ergonomics play a crucial role in employee comfort, production and overall health. Webster’s defines ergonomics as: an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and…
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