Dec 09
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technical Office Space

How to Prepare Your Office Space during the Supply Chain Shortage

By | Office Space Design

This November, a record number of container ships were left floating off California’s busiest ports. The reasons are varied for the snag and other supply chain issues, including the global pandemic and labor shortages.  Because of these disruptions, supply-chain issues are significant and widespread in all industries. The global supply chain demands strategic management, but right now, shortages of resources and surging prices of critical materials have made this process incredibly complicated.  Unfortunately, because of this many companies are waiting months for their furniture. This issue poses challenges for vendors and consumers alike.  So how are you supposed to prepare…

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Nov 03
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How to Prepare for Hybrid Office Environments

By | Office Furniture, Office Space Design

Working remotely has grown in popularity over the last decade. Companies are learning more about how to make remote work effective, and one of the most popular solutions is designing a hybrid office environment that blends the benefits of both remote work and collaborative space all in one. It’s not just an idea anymore—it’s happening everywhere. What is Behind the Rise? With the advent of Covid-19, people in the workforce have had time to reflect on what kind of job environment they want. The quit rate is higher than it’s ever been too, which is a strong indicator that many…

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Oct 18
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Standing Office Furniture

By | Office Furniture

When it comes down to it, the office furniture that you choose makes a huge difference in your company’s bottom line. Considering that the typical employee spends hours at their workstation each day, the wrong chair or desk can lead to chronic aches and pains along with reduced energy that impacts their productivity. Today, we know more than ever before about the importance of ergonomics in the workplace. Standing furniture allows people to perform their work duties in a position that fosters better health, comfort and positivity that leads to increased productivity. Standing office furniture fits into a wide range…

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Oct 13
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security control room

7 Ways Your Company Can Benefit from Control Room Solutions

By | Control Room Solutions

A control room or security control room is a place where the company tracks and monitors an operation; the only difference is that the tracking and monitoring are performed inside control rooms vs. outside with security rooms.  These control rooms are often found in factories, offices, hospitals, military bases, or other locations requiring constant monitoring and information flow.  Control room consoles and security consoles are technical furniture solutions that provide the operator a desk and seating arrangement. They have to be durable but also flexible enough to suit different needs. This blog post discusses 7 ways your company can benefit…

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Sep 23
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technical furniture blueprints

10 Key Factors that Go into Technical Furniture Design

By | Technical Furniture

What is the most important investment you can make in your company? It’s not a new marketing campaign or an expensive piece of equipment. The answer is probably one that many people will not expect: Furniture.  Yet, it makes perfect sense when you think about it! When your employees are more comfortable they will be more productive and will get more work done during their shift, with fewer turnovers for your business to contend with.  This blog post discusses the technical furniture solutions, the industries that can use them and the key factors for the best technical furniture design.  What…

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Aug 03
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modern call center

Helpful Tips for Designing a Modern Call Center

By | Uncategorized

The people who work in call centers have important jobs. They keep sales pipelines filled with leads and prospects, field calls from customers, and have an opportunity to tackle problems in their early stages. So, it only makes sense to ensure that they work in environments that encourage energy and enthusiasm. Forward-thinking companies are doing just that while also bringing workstations up-to-date for better efficiency. This post discusses ways businesses are designing modern call centers and also offers some helpful tips for when it comes to creating a contemporary one of your own.   1. They Use the Best Technical…

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Jun 10
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mission control center

The Importance of Ergonomics in Mission Critical Environments

By | General

Control room operators have very challenging and important jobs, which is why everything possible should be done to make their work easier. None of us are at our best when we are uncomfortable or in pain, and this is especially true when stress and pressure are added to the mix. This is why control room ergonomics is so important. However, what exactly is ergonomics? Ergonomics 101 Ergonomics is defined as the study of how people interact with their working environments. More specifically, an ergonomist, also known as a human factors specialist, is a person that modifies or designs the work…

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May 11
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emergency dispatch control room

Technical Furniture Design for Mission Critical Environments

By | Technical Furniture

When important work has to be done, the people doing it should be given the best tools and equipment possible. This is why organizations choose technical furniture rather than regular office furniture to equip control rooms, dispatch centers and trading floors. Technical furniture provides more than just a place to sit and work, it is designed to withstand the rigors of mission critical environments and improve performance.  What Makes Technical Furniture so Different? At first glance, technical furniture may look much the same as the desks, tables and workstations on offer at any large office furniture supplier. However, this is…

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Apr 20
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investor trading desk

What Is a Trading Desk?

By | Trading

A trading desk platform is part of an investment bank or financial services company where securities are bought and sold. The brokers and managers who work with the trading desk platforms deal with various types of financial assets including stocks, bonds, foreign currencies and commodities. These trading desk platforms are used to buy or sell either the actual assets or options that allow investors to purchase or sell them at a set price in the future. Larger financial institutions usually have a large trading floor with several trading desks, each specializing in a particular type of financial asset.  The Benefits…

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Mar 19
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Emergency Operations Center

4 Ways to Design an Emergency Operations Center Layout for Crisis

By | Emergency Dispatch

When disaster strikes New York City, or any other municipality, agencies have to act fast to coordinate the response. Lives, property and safety all depend on the rapid response and efforts that the police, firefighters and other emergency medical service personnel put forth. To do these critical jobs, these agencies all depend on a central facility known as an Emergency Operations Center. What is an Emergency Operations Center? An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a secure facility where management decisions are made and coordinated responses are orchestrated in relation to emergency incidents. Responses include allocating resources, providing information management and…

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