Commercial Insights

  Parking lot etiquette (no, we did not make it up) is a crucial but often forgotten about element to employee happiness. Where and how employees park can improve morale, make you an employer of choice, or lead to hard feeling among co-workers. A clear parking policy that includes etiquette will ensure your employees have […]

If you’ve attended a trade show, conference, or even just talked with your friends recently, you may have heard about activity-based working (ABW for short). ABW is rapidly becoming one of the most popular workplace strategies and organizational trends. With ABW, it’s left up to employees to decide where to work depending on the type […]

As a business owner, you spend a lot of time and money on office and meeting environments. A lot of thought goes into creating the optimal office design for productivity and a lot of time is spent sitting in meetings. However, did you know that two basic environmental factors can have the biggest impact on […]

In a time when businesses and brands are focused on the consumer and the customer experience, it’s more important than ever to develop a customer centric business culture. A customer centric business culture starts by focusing on your own employees. When your employees are engaged, the exceptional customer service and loyalty will fall into place […]

Did you know that a loss of visual privacy is the number 2 complaint from employees who work in an open office? Distractions pull employees away from their screens and disrupt the work flow. Visual noise, or the activity and movement around the edges of an employee’s field of vision, disrupts concentration, analytical thinking, and […]

Remember five years ago when you decided to redesign the office to have an open floor plan? The idea was exciting, and your employees were on board with the decision. Fast forward to now; privacy is at an all-time low and employee’s productivity is suffering. So how do you encourage collaboration while still offering privacy […]

There’s nothing better than seeing your company grow and expand. Sales are up, employees are happy and you’re hiring more team members. More often than not, a growing company requires a bigger office space. If your company has outgrown its current location, keep reading for our tips on finding a new office space. Talk to […]

While the hype surrounding Marie Kondo and her Netflix show, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, has died down, the decluttering method is still as useful as ever. The series offers viewers organization tips to rid their homes of clutter and live a simpler life. Marie Kondo has created a global sensation, teaching others to only […]

By now there is no way of denying that Millennials choices and preferences have a profound impact on the way companies operate. The youngest Millennials’ are 22 years old, meaning many are now in the work force or will be entering it soon. Their influence is shifting the way people work – forcing companies to […]

With the list of great employers and job mobility increasing, amenities are taking center stage as a way to lure employees in. Gone are the days of simply going to the office to sit at a desk – employees want more. Collaborative spaces, break rooms, flexible work spaces, and even game rooms are becoming some […]