According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a US federal agency, around 1.8 million workers are affected by Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) every year. The injuries cost about $20 billion to the US economy in a year. RSI is a musculoskeletal and nervous system injury caused typically due to repetitive tasks. Any job that requires sitting behind a desk for extended periods of time may cause this medicalRead More
Most people might argue that some of the best companies today were born in basic garages or simple dorms. And that can’t be refuted. However, the importance of suitable offices for startups can’t be ignored. Unfortunately, the design and layout of workplaces are put on the back burner in the pursuit of higher goals. Coffee shop meetings and makeshift conference rooms might serve the purpose initially, but startups require functionalRead More
The relationship between the office environment and productivity is not new now. There have been many types of research conducted on this one and you can't deny the fact that the office looks heavily impact the employees. And what we mean here by office look is including the colors, sounds, walls, papers, temperature, lightings and everything that is in and around your office! Can these things make a difference? Let’s check out: 1. Lightings:Read More
Google has it! Facebook has it! GlaxoSmithKline has it! Huffington Post has it! Yahoo has it! American Express has it! Looks like some of the major organizations has open-concept offices. So, is it a good idea to bid “goodbye” to cubicles and say “hello” to long, shared tables? Not so soon! Open offices were started on a high note and were supposed to be inspiring environments where creativity would effortlessly flow. Sadly, thisRead More
Office Fit Out is not a new word. Many of you might be aware of it and many might be having few hints. If you’re thinking about a new office or something about redesigning your office, then it’s time to know about “Office Fit Out”. Is your office really ‘fit’ for “Fit Out”? Is it a daunting task or an interesting one? Here’s everything about “Office Fitout” that you shouldRead More
