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Posted 8 May 2020 / 2 minutes read time
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a huge shift in focus during these last several weeks. Ours has been on keeping our people healthy, thanking the heroes on the front lines, and working to supply them with the critical equipment they need to help others. On its 50th anniversary, we also don’t want to…
+ Full ArticlePosted 24 March 2020 / 2 minutes read time
The Next Chapter of the Iconic David Edward Brand American businessman and entrepreneur, James Cash Penney once said, “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” Today, we embark on an exciting journey of growth that is the result of two leading furniture companies bringing generations of quality, experience,…
+ Full ArticlePosted 13 February 2020 / 2 minutes read time
Balance provides a sense of comfort. This is why we feel the most comfortable when our lives are in balance. One way to start achieving that comfort is to strive for balance in the spaces we spend most of our time – our homes and workspaces. If we want more balance in our lives, let’s…
+ Full ArticlePosted 21 January 2020 / 2 minutes read time
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a wall is simply, “one of the sides of a room or building connecting floor and ceiling or foundation and roof.” But with teams and workloads continuing to grow, we’re being challenged to maximize every inch of our space. What if we start to think of the wall not…
+ Full ArticlePosted 12 November 2019 / 1 minute read time
On campuses around the world, learning spaces are becoming more like everyday spaces. Portable devices, constant access to Wi-Fi, and digital course information now allow for both focused work and group work to take place anywhere, so many spaces are shifting to serve multiple purposes. Students are looking for areas that support creativity and socialization,…
+ Full ArticlePosted 17 September 2019 / 1 minute read time
As future workplaces put a greater emphasis on virtual communication, workplace designers are being faced with a new challenge. How can we create physical spaces that still encourage face-to-face interaction and meet the innate need for human connection? In a recent article in WorkDesign Magazine, Melissa Spearman discusses how many now view the workplace as…
+ Full ArticlePosted 8 August 2019 / 2 minutes read time
Kimball Health partnered with CareATC to create a convenient, near-site health center providing access to all employees, spouses and dependent children ages two to 26. CareATC is a population health management company that empowers and inspires patients to be healthier, happier employees all while reducing their healthcare spend. Lisa Day, Benefits and Wellness Specialist for…
+ Full ArticlePosted 9 July 2019 / 2 minutes read time
Now more than ever, the lines are blurring between work and home. A comfortable ambiance and healthy environment is expected. Evoking a forward-thinking approach to products and solutions was a design trend at Neocon. We are changing the nature of workplace activities by creating environments that provide comfort and foster well-being in a space that…
+ Full ArticlePosted 27 June 2019 / 1 minute read time
As human beings, our five senses are critical to how we take in and perform in the world. In our homes, we use things to positively affect our moods, such as windows for natural light or a dim lamp to relax us at night, our favorite candle burning or music playing, and soft blankets or…
+ Full ArticlePosted 21 May 2019 / 2 minutes read time
With increased work demands and longer commutes, the workplace is becoming a home away from home. Many companies are moving to employee-centered work atmospheres by providing new wellness initiatives and other amenities to help make employees feel comfortable and enjoy the environment they work in. But even with healthy food options and exercise classes, many…
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