Since 1969, NeoCon has been the flagship event for the commercial design industry.

In the heart of downtown Chicago, NeoCon is the premier annual gathering of industry professionals, customers and their partners. While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted this year’s in-person event, that hasn’t stopped HON from bringing you a virtual version of its would-be NeoCon showroom in an event that will take place June 3 and 4.

Businesses across the country are preparing to reopen their offices, and with that, health and safety has become the No. 1 priority.

The traditional office setting will likely look different when employees return. And for companies that began to redesign their workspaces prior to the pandemic, they now may be looking for ways to comply with safety regulations and social distancing guidelines.

There are a lot of boxes to check before the doors can open.

We understand that the way you work is changing every day, and you most likely aren’t able to meet in person with your team right now. We hope this information serves as a look toward the future. Our team at HON is here to support you through the transitions and look forward to when you’re all back in the office and collaborating together.

Maybe you’ve taken some time over the last several weeks to do some purging or organizing in your closets, attic, or basement. It’s a topic we’re fond of, because storage isn’t just important at home. It makes a difference in your workplace environment, too.

But before we talk about storage, let’s take a holistic look at how the workspace is changing (and how these two concepts link together). There are two predominant trends taking hold when it comes to office spaces:

Right now, you may be part of a locally remote team, or you may be part of a remote team that’s spread across the country. Regardless, the challenge of recreating something that truly makes a team click—collaboration—is prevalent no matter where you are or what time it is, given these challenging circumstances. 

Right now, you may be part of a locally remote team, or you may be part of a remote team that’s spread across the country. Regardless, the challenge of recreating something that truly makes a team click—collaboration—is prevalent no matter where you are or what time it is, given these challenging circumstances. 

Commercial lounge furniture is having its moment. Once relegated to a few comfortable chairs (or even a sofa!) in a reception area, these pieces are making their way into office spaces well beyond a company’s front door. 
There are a number of factors driving this change, from the rise of stylish, highly designed co-working spaces to the need for open office environments to offer more than row after row of workstations. And best of all, lounge furniture encourages something every company wants: collaboration.