The Workplace

In honor of all the students going back to school, here are 3 easy reminders to help you continue your adult learning.

1. Don’t Stop!
2. Make Time
3. “Google It"

Don’t Stop!

Lighting has become a very important part of the workplace, as it influences productivity and employee satisfaction. It is even being considered an important ergonomic feature in office design.  

Trade shows can be overwhelming to some, but the key to a successful day lies within the following tips and tricks to ensure the greatest return on the investment.


1. Plan, Prepare, & Execute

Recently, the HON product team asked me to test out a new Height Adjustable Table (HAT). It can adjust to any height from 23 1/2”-51 ½” (including my worksurface) and allows me the flexibility I need for maximum productivity.

Here are a few reasons why I especially love my new height adjustable workspace:

In Iowa, mid-summer brings exciting, inviting, sunny, fun, fried-food-filled fairs.  At HON, this mid-summer is bringing some hot new updates.  Let’s take a walk through HON’s “furniture fair” and see “what’s hot with HON”:

Light scale and open concept designs have definitely made an impact on workplace trends. While collaboration has a great story and allure for many employees, there is still a need for office space conducive to “heads down work”. So, how do you keep this open work environment appeal and increase productivity at the same time? Glass!

Below are 3 ways to use glass to help enhance productivity in open workplace applications.

Product: Voi®  Glass Privacy Screens
Benefit: Space Division and Visual Privacy

Fight the 2 o’clock, post-lunch fatigue with these 5 energizing stretches that you can easily do at your workspace without having to throw down a downward dog or another yoga pose in the middle of your office.

Glossophobia is defined as “the fear of public speaking, or speaking in general” and is often referred to as speech anxiety.  Fear of presenting is experienced by many, and affects individuals of all ages and in all positions.

The summer months mean many things: cookouts, pool parties, camp fires, vacations, and all sorts of fun. They also mean you might want to be sure to have a few things in your backpack, purse, suitcase, or car.

1. Sunscreen