Design

It may sound odd, but there’s never been a better time to reimagine your workspace.

Your space might work. It may be functional. But is it a great space?

That’s the key difference between good and great work. You and your employees or students should be as comfortable and productive as can be, and that starts with a space that’s designed well, has the right furniture and is safe for all who are using it.

As 2020 winds down, we’re all beginning to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and what we’re thankful for. And in the wake of an especially challenging year, we’re also pondering what lies ahead.

The changes that have accompanied the last 10 months have been formidable, to say the least. Celebrating a birthday with loved ones or grabbing a bite to eat with coworkers used to be the norm, but we’ve all changed the way we connect with the people most important to us.

Home is where the heart is, right?

Sure. But home is also where comfort resides. And in the last several months, that’s never been a truer sentiment, especially since many of us have been working from our living rooms, patios, and kitchens.

The classroom is a place to learn, grow and inspire.

Students and educators both benefit from a quality learning environment, one that’s full of interaction and engaging activities. While this year is very different, schools are still tasked with providing the best education for their students and making their time in class as rewarding as possible.

The mission of educators does not change.

As many of us gradually return to the office with guidelines in place, we hope this information serves as a look toward the future. Our team at HON is here to support you through the transitions and help you look forward to productive collaboration in all forms.

At HON, we spend a lot of time getting to know our customers better. Those relationships are what we pride ourselves on.

What do their companies need? What do their employees need? And how, with our products and services, can we fulfill those needs to make their businesses better?

A rising tide has changed the way companies across the United States think about their office spaces.

And it’s not solely about the space itself, but what it’s used for.

Companies are thinking bigger. The new generation of workers wants to work for a business that has his or her best interests in mind, and has thoughtfully created a space that promotes collaboration and flexibility.

“An increasing number of companies have adopted this new mindset,” said Lindsey Schulke, Director of Public Sector Sales for The HON Company.

Pablo Picasso once remarked, “Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions.” Everyone has an opinion on color. And, while it seems as though our responses to them are entirely subjective, decades of research support the theory that color can affect our mood, behavior, and even influence physiological reactions. This is why color has been so extensively explored as a communication tool in art, design, and marketing.

Does your office have a pack rat?  The desk that is always cluttered with piles of paperwork strewn about, never able to find what they are looking for? Tackle the mess with these helpful tips to help declutter and clean up your workspace to get back on track:

 

The Worksurface
With work stations often shrinking in today’s office, if we clutter it up with papers and personal items, we lose this valuable real estate.  Take time to work through the stacks of paperwork and organize them into the following categories:

Despite the groundhog’s (seemingly false) claims of an early spring, we’re buried under an increasing amount of snow and ice here in the Midwest. Reminiscent of the forlorn offices of yesteryear, the grey and white canvas leaves us wanting more!

Bypass the winter blues (and greys) with these seven tips to spice up your workspace!