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    Credenza desks: a home and traditional office furniture solution

    Posted on 28th Sep 2020 in File Cabinets, Office Chairs, Office Desks

    The original and most common definition of credenza had little to do with office furniture or the workplace. The average person who is familiar with the term probably defines credenza as some type of sideboard in the dining room. The term credenza means "believe" in Italian. It's the fancy table or platform to display all the dishes and silverware that are ultimately used on the table to serve everyone.

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    Home Office Desk: Middle of the Room or Against the Wall?

    Posted on 26th Sep 2020 in Office Chairs, Office Desks, Workplace Wellness

    A semblance of normalcy came back to California in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. It came through one of our greatest pastimes. The Pac-12 announced this week that it will start football season in November. There is a seven-game schedule for each team, culminating in the Pac-12 Championship on December 18. The schedule has yet to be released. It's fairly certain, however, that Cal and Stanford will face one another for the 123rd time, continuing the long-time Bay Area tradition. The Big Game will be notably different though. Memorial Stadium and Stanford Stadium are not allowing fans at all in 2020. Cal-Berkeley is going even further with coronavirus restrictions.

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    Presidential preferences for White House executive desks

    Posted on 26th Mar 2020 in Office Chairs

    The White House, at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC, has been the official residence of the President since John Adams. That of course begs the question, "where did George Washington" live? Washington first lived at a private house at 3 Cherry Street in New York City. He moved to 39-41 Broadway in 1790. That residence was called the Alexander Macomb House and was large enough for George, Martha and their staff.

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    Is an MBA worth the time and money in 2020?

    Posted on 21st Jan 2020 in Office Chairs, Office Culture

    The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree was once considered the holy grail for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to break into the business world. Demand for the prestigious credential has waned in recent years.

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    3 tips to create an awesome office for cheap

    Posted on 16th Jan 2020 in Office Chairs, Office Desks

    My high school guidance counselor once told me to fake it until I make it. That advice was immediately put to the test. The $300 bottle of perfume that had been on my radar for months was finally mine, sort of. The designer imposter version of it cost only $35 and smelled exactly the same. The scent was so distinct that everyone really thought I was wearing a fragrance that was clearly out of my price range. I ended up going back to the same shop and buying a knock off Gucci bag and some earrings to boot.

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    3 Fun Facts About Office Furniture and Supplies

    Posted on 9th Jan 2020 in Cubicles, Office Chairs, Office Culture

    The average American slept 6.8 hours per day in 2019, according to StartSleeping.org. That's down from eight hours of sleep per day in 1942. Meanwhile only 1 in 5 jobs today require physical activity, according to Johns Hopkins University. That down from nearly half of jobs being physical in 1960. The morals of the story - statistics are fun, and your beds and office chairs better be comfortable.

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    How To Choose The Right Conference Room Furniture

    Posted on 27th Nov 2019 in Office Chairs, Office Furniture Industry, Office Whiteboards

    The 21st century is the age of meetings in the workplace. A 2014 Wall Street Journal report found that time spent in meetings increased by 10% every year from 2000 to 2014. Part of that is due to technology providing multiple platforms that facilitate meetings with personnel in multiple locations. The same WSJ report found that 73% of meetings involve fewer than four people.

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    Office Furniture Manufacturers Taking Notice of Toxic Flame Retardants

    Posted on 26th Sep 2019 in Office Chairs, Office Furniture Industry, Workplace Wellness

    California is the nationwide trendsetter in the ongoing saga of flame retardants in office furniture. It began in the early 1970s when state regulators pressured tobacco companies to manufacturer self-extinguishing cigarettes. The goal was to reduce the risk of fires in homes, offices and elsewhere caused by negligent smokers. Tobacco companies did not want to change their products, so they changed the narrative instead.

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    Pets in the workplace becoming a trend

    Posted on 21st Aug 2019 in Office Chairs, Office Culture, Workplace Wellness

    Salaries and benefits go a long way in determining employee satisfaction. But companies that allow pets in the office are two steps ahead of the competition.

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    Reddit r/OfficeChairs An Interesting Spot For Discussion

    Posted on 12th Jul 2019 in Office Chairs, Office Furniture Industry

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    How To Improve Air Quality in the Office Today

    Posted on 15th May 2019 in Office Chairs, Office Desks

    There are concerted efforts at both the local and national levels not only to combat climate change, but also to protect the planet’s most precious resource: air. Many states and municipalities, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area, have enacted legislation to encourage the use of low-emission vehicles, carpooling and solar energy. But its air quality indoors, particularly in office settings, that requires immediate attention.

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    Office Olympics: 5 Ideas to Enhance Your Workplace Wellness Program

    Posted on 13th May 2019 in Office Chairs, Workplace Wellness

    Government incentives and lower insurance payments are the primary reasons workplace wellness programs are the norm in 2019. Company culture is also separating the haves from the have-nots when it comes to recruiting and retaining the best talent.

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    Writers Room: How To Create The Perfect Space For Company Scribes

    Posted on 14th Apr 2019 in Office Chairs, Office Culture, Office Desks

    The digital age has made content marketing a necessity for companies in virtually all sectors. The 2018 Clutch Small Business Survey found that 64% of companies have a website and/or blog. That 36% still living in the Stone Age not only look illegitimate (would you do business with a company without a website?), but are essentially at the mercy of social media to give themselves some kind of online presence.

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    Picking New Office Reception Chairs

    Posted on 1st Nov 2018 in Reception Desks, Office Chairs

    One of the most important pieces of your client’s first impression is your office reception area. What is the first thing that your customer sees when they enter your office space?

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    How to Pick the Perfect Office Chair

    Posted on 9th Aug 2018 in Office Chairs

    Did you know that the average office chair can come with over thirty customizable options? You can change everything from the color, seat height, lumbar support, base material, and more.

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    Office Breakroom Furniture Upgrades

    Posted on 27th Jul 2018 in Office Breakroom Furniture, Office Chairs

    Your employees are the backbone of the business. They deserve the best you can give them. Sure they want the usual additions—salary, benefits, etc., but it’s the creature comforts that make a workplace feel more comfortable.

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