Category Archives: Employee engagement

5 Signals It Is The Right Time for An Office Redesign

Thanks to the pandemic many businesses are finding they need to have an office redesign to keep employees safe. Office redesign may be an intimidating project, but it is a great way to beat improve employee engagement and productivity in the workplace. A change in your office interior design needs to be carefully planned and… Read More »

Creating A Productive Workspace In The Office

Many of us long to end the day feeling satisfied with their accomplishments. While this might be ideal, it often isn’t the reality. Thankfully, there are a few small additions that you can make to the office environment which can result in a huge boost to your productivity and create a productive workspace. Let’s look… Read More »

5 Ways to Minimize Distractions in Your Office

Would you like to find useful ways to ensure a peaceful workplace and minimize distractions, but don’t know where to start? Noise and other distractions can hinder productivity and frustrate employees. Here are 5 ways that can help minimize distractions to help maximize productivity. #1: Bring in Sound Absorbing Materials If you are looking to… Read More »

6 Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring An Office Cleaning Service

It is essential to provide your employees with a conducive working environment. This can be helpful in improving their quality of work and productivity. While many tenants with full service leases may not have the responsiblity for office cleaning, those that do need to know what to look for. Finding the right office cleaning services… Read More »

The Essentials Before Heading Out Into The World Of Business On Your Own

By 2020, it is estimated that approximately 27 million Americans will leave the workforce in favor of self-employment, according to estimations in the 2018 FreshBooks report. The penchant for self-employment and entrepreneurial spirit that is alive in the country is not necessarily new information. The country ranked first on the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship and Development… Read More »

Improve Productivity! 8 Tips for Designing an Organized Office Space

Do you want a workplace that encourages your employees to be more productive? Here 8 creative tips for designing an organized office space. Do your employees have low productivity? Or do you believe that there’s still room to improve? Redesigning your office might be the key. Office design affects the productivity level of employees. However, this… Read More »

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5 Things to Look for on the Resume of Potential Employees

Hiring takes time and money. You want to make the best choice the first time around. Here are five important things to look for on a resume. We all know how important relevant work experience and education are on a professional resume. But as an employer, do you know what else to look for on… Read More »

6 Easy Ways to Keep Your Business Running More Efficiently

Keeping up in an increasingly competitive economy requires running your business as efficiently as possible. From the smallest sole proprietorships to massive multi-billion-dollar corporations, efficiency is a must. Believe it or not, it’s even more important for small- to medium-sized companies. Smaller businesses have fewer resources to fall back on than larger corporations, making efficiency… Read More »

Is Office Space an Employee Benefit?

Actually, yes. Your office space should be considered an employee benefit. To do so you need to make sure you have developed a good workplace strategy that will allow the office space to shine. Employees do take office space into consideration when deciding where to work. If you treat it like an employee benefit, your… Read More »

Creating A Great Workplace For A Multigenerational Workforce

Today’s office workplace is rapidly changing. Work is becoming more of what we do and less of where we are. What can you do to create a great workplace for your company? Here are several ideas that can help you. First off, one of the tools being used in this change is that of office… Read More »

Do You Have a Great Workplace for Employees?

Everyone wants a workplace that is wonderful but why is one workplace great while another is lacking? Is it the leased office space that makes a particular firm productive and profitable? Could it be the specific office furniture or location? None of these things alone make any workplace truly great. A great workplace is not… Read More »

Coworking Perks People Love: Workplace Strategies to Improve Productivity

One of the best things about having office space in a coworking environment is that it offers employees a chance to socialize and meet people beyond their own workplace. Happier employees are excited to come to work. Here are a few tips to keep your employees happy and help increase their productivity in at work. Encourage Participation in Workplace Learning Activities. Coworking spaces offer… Read More »

Boosting Workplace Inclusion with Human-Centric Design Strategies

Unlike many traditional office strategies, “human-centric” Workplace Inclusion Principles prioritize the unique needs of employees and offer empathetic ways to meet them. Although human-centric office strategies often clash with archaic assumptions that the “management is always right,” human-centric principles provide innovative ways to unify entire work forces and foster inclusive atmospheres where every employee feels… Read More »

Rethinking Preconceived Notions About Millennials in the Workplace

The Reality of Generational Issues in the Workplace The issues associated with Millennials in the workplace can no longer be ignored. It’s true that Millennials now dominate the workforce. However, in an era where Baby Boomers are very reluctant to retire and where the neglected members of Generation X are still well within their prime years… Read More »

Top 3 Tips For Organizing Your Office Space

While OfficeFinder is all about helping businesses find the best office space for their business, in the business world, there are many other things which are important to manage. Whether it’s monitoring the workplace for any thefts, or making sure you’ve filed taxes on time, it’s important that you keep the business thoroughly managed and… Read More »

Does Remote Working Satisfy Employees or Alienate Them?

There has been a lot of debate over the years related to remote working by employees. Much of it has been centered around productivity form the business’ point of view. A recent survey by Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates on remote working comes at it from the employee point of view. It shows some interesting concerns.… Read More »

6 Ways Providers Tweak Coworking Office Space

Coworking office space has been on the rise in recent years. Why? Because they are extremely effective in promoting greater work efficiency, company morale and networking opportunities. If you are looking for ways to improve employee satisfaction and work performance even more, check out these six ways coworking office space providers tweak their spaces. Athletic… Read More »

The Importance of Flexible Workplaces

Flexible workplaces are important to the success of a business. Employees devote an average of 9 hours a day to their jobs and some many more than that. Why? To enhance their standard of living and fulfill their goals for life (www.bls.gov/tus/charts). Employers want an office environment to maximize employee engagement, productivity and morale. Employers need… Read More »

Looking at Exciting New Office Buildings? Listen to Your Employees.

While many in the tech industry are trending toward exciting new office buildings that feature open plans and plenty of shared space, a recent article from TechRepublic warns that employee needs must be a factor in the design. In particular, the article notes, private spaces, quiet places, and smaller meeting areas need to be included.… Read More »