As the number of people working from home increases, employees want their office to feel like home. This means comfortable furniture, personal touches, and plenty of natural light. But it also means that office design trends are changing. On the other hand, more and more people are heading back into traditional offices, spurring demand for the latest in office furniture. In all cases, questions are getting asked, including: Are there desks today that can accommodate more than one person? What colors and materials are popular in offices? What’s the most comfortable way to sit at a desk all day? Are…
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Creating a control room layout or trading room design isn’t nearly as simple as it seems. The fact is that either room needs to be as fully prepared as possible to take on anything with a second’s notice. This requires a lot of forethought during the design phase. Failure to put a level of forethought into the process may make the room basically useless when it becomes truly necessary. Therefore, it’s best to work with a company such as Saraval Industries that designs these rooms on a regular basis. What is a Control Room? A control room allows any type…
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It’s time to complete that office, and the one thing you will definitely need is furniture. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to find out what exactly you will need. More often than not, picking out the right furniture is dependent on what kind of office you are in, what industry you work in and who will be using the furniture. Four Main Types of Office Furniture In general, there are four basic types of furniture you will need for your office: Desks: A desk is a must for every office, no matter the type. It provides a space for…
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When building your office, every penny counts. All business owners know that one can claim expenses on their taxes, which helps to boost net profits and lower their tax bill. The way this works is through tax deductions. Essentially, you take the price of a deductible expense from your gross profits – what happens is you are taxed on what is left over after deductions. Is Office Furniture Tax Deductible? The creation of your office opens up many opportunities for tax deductions. Many expenses that are required for the running and opening of your business are deductible, such as rent,…
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Spring is here, and there’s a strong chance that you’ve already noticed that your office could use a little sprucing up as you stare out the dusty window. Whether your office sat empty while people were doing remote work or it got cluttered after a busy season, doing some spring cleaning now will help everyone get motivated to increase their productivity. The general cleanliness of your office space also says a lot to customers and clients about how your company does business. People tend to make judgments about doing business with someone based on their office space, and you don’t…
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A network operations center is the heartbeat of an organization. It is the central location where all network activity is monitored and controlled. Additionally, its design must take into account the specific needs of the organization it will be supporting. Its ideal configuration will vary depending on the size of the organization and the type of networks being managed. Here, we discuss some of the key considerations when designing a network operation center. We will also take a look at some furniture options that can help make yours more streamlined and effective. What is a Network Operations Center? A network…
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In terms of operations, control rooms are the mind and heart of monitoring and management practices. Smooth and well-defined operations are the name of the game in any control room, as well as a distinct chain of command and clear procedural guidelines set forth by a control room manager. What is a Control Room? By definition, a control room is a central location where technicians and managers manage the everyday operations—as well as maintain and enact crisis operations—for a given entity. Whether it’s a control room for a police station, refinery, or other process-intensive company or organization, the control room…
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In an era where good help is hard to find, it’s more important than ever to keep your employees happy and motivated. And while you may think that the answer lies in offering more money or perks, sometimes the simplest solution is right in front of you—literally. Of course, we’re talking about your office seating. That’s right, the type of chair or seating arrangement you have in your office can actually affect employee productivity. And while you may not be able to control everything in the workplace, making a few changes to your seating arrangements is something that’s well within…
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New York City has been a finance capital for decades, and the emergence of fintech startups has changed the face of the industry. As a result, there are now more fintech startups in NYC than ever before. So, to keep up with the latest and greatest in the fintech space, we’ve rounded up a list of the most promising NYC-based fintech startups to watch in 2022. 2022 Fintech Startup Trends Fintech (Finance + Technology) marries two of the most powerful elements of the business world. They are attracting significant investments, too. For instance, in 2021, venture-backed NYC companies raised $52.3B…
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Employers are welcoming back employees in droves to work at the office, even as the Omicron strain of COVID-19 continues to dominate. In response, many businesses are adopting several innovative measures for protection that include anything from encouraging social distancing to offering flexible work options to try and stop the spread of it and other respiratory illnesses. We’ve put together the following post on how to protect the office and employees from the Omicron strain of COVID-19. Quick Omicron Brief Nationwide cases of coronavirus cases are decreasing in the U.S., except for Omicron, which is only decreasing in some states….