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Here at HON, green is so much more than just our favorite color. It all started when we began making card files from pieces of scrap metal almost 70 years ago.
The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and it’s finally football season. So how can you carry the team spirit into your office? Here are 4 ways to be the MVP of your office!
Though we may never see the clever remake of the classic film, The Man Who Knew Too Much (About Office Furniture), the world of office furniture has its share of secrets. If you’re new to the industry, I've created a list of the top ten things I think you should know!
PART 1
When I joined the HON Marketing team last year, I was completely new to the office furniture world. It didn’t take me long to realize that, the moment you enter this industry, there are certain aspects of your everyday life that are forever changed:
1. Vacations
With a little help from our HON favorites, learn how your favorite color can say a lot about you. (I personally find it hard not to stick with HON Ready green…)
Green: Refreshing, hope, rejuvenation, healing.
Black: Elegance, mystery, power.
Welcome and Reception:
Welcome and reception areas are the first spaces someone sees when they enter a building; especially, for the first time. That’s why it’s important to use furniture in these spaces that is inviting and leaves a positive impression. Try to incorporate soft seating that draws people in to the space. Don’t forget the impact that lighting can play in making a space inviting. It is also nice to consider some sort of service area to make people feel welcome.
As I sat here overwhelmed by my overflowing inbox (as I’m sure yours is as well) thinking there's no way I could ever catch up on all of my e-mails, I knew there had to be a better way! So, after some research and conversations with my coworkers, I came up with 6 great tools and tips for keeping your inbox clean, organized, and current!
How do you “get good" at your job?
As a HON sales member, I get my share of windshield time and take advantage of it by listening to some good audible books.
I recently finished Cal Newport’s latest book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work you Love.
The book starts off with the premise that “follow your passion” is not necessarily enough to create long term work you love.