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How to Improve Workplace Wellbeing at Your Office
If we’ve learned anything from the pandemic, it’s for us to prioritize the important things in life. For professional workplaces, this topic invariably leads to the one thing workers want most aside from job satisfaction and a higher salary: workplace...
How to Improve Workplace Wellbeing at Your Office
If we’ve learned anything from the pandemic, it’s for us to prioritize the important things in life. For professional workplaces, this topic invariably leads to the one thing workers want most aside from job satisfaction and a higher salary: workplace...
An Explainer for Flexible, Agile & Activity-Based Working
Flexible Working, Agile Working, and Activity-Based Working (ABW) are three of the most commonly heard phrases when it comes to popular trends for modern work practices. And yet, they are also some of the most misunderstood. These terms are often...
An Explainer for Flexible, Agile & Activity-Based Working
Flexible Working, Agile Working, and Activity-Based Working (ABW) are three of the most commonly heard phrases when it comes to popular trends for modern work practices. And yet, they are also some of the most misunderstood. These terms are often...
The Key Technology You Need To Make Your Hybrid Workplace Successful
Due to their widespread popularity, hybrid workplaces have become an expected part of the migration back to offices. An Owl Labs report showed that 92 percent of surveyed workers say they expect to work from home once per week once the pandemic...
The Key Technology You Need To Make Your Hybrid Workplace Successful
Due to their widespread popularity, hybrid workplaces have become an expected part of the migration back to offices. An Owl Labs report showed that 92 percent of surveyed workers say they expect to work from home once per week once the pandemic...
Practical Tips on How to Survive Your Office Renovation
Success is a problem that only the fortunate are burdened with, and that’s how you find yourself on the eve of your office renovation. Sure, it’s great to be able to expand your influences and resources by upgrading your office,...
The Challenges of Adopting a Hybrid Workplace
Having reached the mid-point of 2021, it may be finally safe to say that we’re beginning to see the end of the tunnel when it comes to COVID-19. Regional lockdowns across Canada and the U.S.A. have gradually given way to...
Best Workplace Design Trends of 2021
As we near the midpoint of 2021, a return to “normalcy” appears inevitable as lockdowns subside and vaccines continue to roll out. And yet, a likely outcome does not signify an easy one. In the wake of the paradigm shift...
Design-Build vs Traditional: Which Project Delivery Method Is Best?
As trends come and go, so too have office spaces evolved. With a variety of styles to choose from, businesses are taking advantage of this diversity in order to project their company values. Some businesses offices are testimonials to transparency,...
Design-Build vs Traditional: Which Project Delivery Method Is Best?
As trends come and go, so too have office spaces evolved. With a variety of styles to choose from, businesses are taking advantage of this diversity in order to project their company values. Some businesses offices are testimonials to transparency,...
Building A Fantastic Training Room For Your Office
If your company routinely engages in training seminars, it’s great to have a dedicated space where employees can meet and learn in a communal environment that’s up to the task. This can help streamline the training and/or meeting process by...
The Best Arguments For Going Back To The Office
The current pandemic continues to hang on, in spite of a vaccine rollout, but we’re gearing up for a return to normal in relatively short order. All eyes are turning back to the workplace as the go-to spot, rather than...
Five Totally Justified Excuses To Refit Your Office
Every business owner dreams of having the ultimate office – a workplace that screams style, efficiency and a flexible, modular approach to doing business. A few factors tend to get in the way; specifically time and money. It’s not cost-effective...
Five Totally Justified Excuses To Refit Your Office
Every business owner dreams of having the ultimate office – a workplace that screams style, efficiency and a flexible, modular approach to doing business. A few factors tend to get in the way; specifically time and money. It’s not cost-effective...
How To Achieve A Future-Proof Office Design
The modern workplace has changed dramatically over the past year, but evolution was a factor long before the pandemic had skin in the game. Offices had already shrugged off the stuffy cubicle approach in favor of dynamic workspaces such as...
Office Design Options To Create The Perfect Conference Room
The Conference Room is one of the most important sections of a well-designed office. It’s a versatile space that allows managers and executives to gather and make key decisions, as well as an area for teams to brainstorm ideas. It...
The Importance Of Great Office Design In A Startup Company
Startup companies are usually concerned with initial costs, acquisition of hardware and software, and finding a suitable location from which to grow and prosper. That being said, interior design often falls into the background as a less important necessity. It’s...
The Importance Of Great Office Design In A Startup Company
Startup companies are usually concerned with initial costs, acquisition of hardware and software, and finding a suitable location from which to grow and prosper. That being said, interior design often falls into the background as a less important necessity. It’s...
Utilizing Colour For Your 2021 Office Space
When it comes to colour, everyone’s a critic, and that can be intimidating if you’re planning to spruce up the workspace with a new design aesthetic. The importance of choosing colour as it relates to the office space can’t be...
Four Reasons Why You Need An Attractive Workspace In 2021
Many people have a talented eye for layout and design, but it takes years of experience and a constant eye on shifting trends to stay current. Many companies prefer to put the duty in the hands of an established office...
Implementing “Hot Desking” In The Modern Workspace
The rigid formalities of the former office seem to be dropping away as companies embrace new ways of handling their interior workspace. For the first time, those same companies are forced to accept a world where a large percentage of...
Preparing For The Hybrid Workspace
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many businesses have shut the office and sent employees to the home office in order to maintain productivity. While some businesses are simply not capable of doing this, those who can have managed to avoid the...
Designing An Office For Mental Well-Being
As Governments around the world continue to push for lockdown measures, mental health continues to become a crucial issue for populations already suffering from prolonged and extreme measures designed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Health experts are...
Designing An Office For Mental Well-Being
As Governments around the world continue to push for lockdown measures, mental health continues to become a crucial issue for populations already suffering from prolonged and extreme measures designed to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. Health experts are...
Advice On Ditching Your Coworking Company And Taking Over The Office
The events of the last 6 months have done a number on many businesses and forced them to shut their doors permanently – at least in the metaphorical sense. Many companies have opted to share office space with other business...
Utilizing Colors To Liven Up Your Home Office
More than ever, the home has become synonymous with work for many people forced to remain in isolation while the global pandemic circulated. Now that the crisis seems to be abating, many have grown accustomed to working remotely from home,...
Top 5 Office Design Trends To Watch Out For In 2021
It may seem difficult to comprehend, but the human race is going to survive well into 2021, and beyond. As we progress into the new year, we can expect a lot of key office design trends to take root, some...
Design-Build vs. Traditional Project Delivery Method For Office Design
As industries continue to diversify and forge new ways of doing business, they inevitably come up with solutions that serve to eliminate a lot of red tape and hassle when dealing with their customers. We’ve seen this spread out into...
Design-Build vs. Traditional Project Delivery Method For Office Design
As industries continue to diversify and forge new ways of doing business, they inevitably come up with solutions that serve to eliminate a lot of red tape and hassle when dealing with their customers. We’ve seen this spread out into...
4 Myths About The Post-Covid-19 Era That Will Not Come True
The Coronavirus pandemic has done a lot of damage to every facet of society, from our personal lives, to the economy, and yes, our traditional office environment. However, that doesn’t mean the end is nigh, nor does it require us...
Wellness Solutions For Your Workspace
Millions of people are starting to head back to work as the economy re-opens and lockdowns are lifted, which means extra care should be taken to prioritize your workplace for employee safety. By working to reduce the risk of COVID-19...
Getting Back To A Normal Workspace During The COVID-19 Economic Restart
America has officially kicked off its restart of the economy, and the re-opening of businesses. This will occur in multiple phases, with a strong emphasis on social distancing methods, combined with the protection of those still most vulnerable. Canada has...
Getting Back To A Normal Workspace During The COVID-19 Economic Restart
America has officially kicked off its restart of the economy, and the re-opening of businesses. This will occur in multiple phases, with a strong emphasis on social distancing methods, combined with the protection of those still most vulnerable. Canada has...
The Workplace In A Post-Coronavirus Era
The Coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down and put businesses on the offense as they attempt to mitigate the crisis as best they can. One of the advantages of the digital age is the ability to work remotely,...
Tips For Your Home Office During Coronavirus
For the first time in history, more employees are working from home than ever before, thanks to the Coronavirus outbreak. While social isolation is fraying nerves and contributing to a lot of pent-up stress, there are ways to mitigate the...
How To Prevent Coronavirus From Spreading In Your Workplace
Whether you work from a home office or in a large corporate workspace, it’s important to take steps to combat the Coronavirus outbreak. A few simple tips can go a long way in preventing further cases from popping up and...
How To Set Up Your Workspace To Attract Top Talent
Movies have been made about what men want, and what women want, but what about employees? What are the key things they look for when choosing where to work? What strategies can you employ not only to attract top talent,...
Renovate VS. Relocate – Which Is Right For Your Business?
There comes a time when every company must face the inevitable dilemma whether to renovate their existing workspace, or relocate somewhere else and start fresh. There are pros and cons to each, but neither one should be decided on...
The Most Common Office Design Mistakes, How To Avoid Them
Great office design means having a space that you can be happy and proud to walk into every single day. It can help boost your mood, inspire you to do your best, and team up with your colleagues to get...
Using a Millenial Approach in Designing Today’s Workspaces
Many of the things that millennials want/need to be successful in their workspaces, can be used successfully by every generation in that workspace to make their work environment better. Change can only happen if senior management realizes the need and...
Using a Millenial Approach in Designing Today’s Workspaces
Many of the things that millennials want/need to be successful in their workspaces, can be used successfully by every generation in that workspace to make their work environment better. Change can only happen if senior management realizes the need and...
Open Office Design Noise Solutions and Acoustics
When it comes to hiring top talent, and keeping them happy – there’s nothing more important than a well designed commercial office space. Well designed office interior spaces are becoming more bright and open, and the top workers are starting...
Case Study: Orangeville Chrysler
Orangeville Chrysler is a franchisee of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and part of The Brackett Automotive Group. Orangeville Chrysler is located on the eastern edge of this growing community and serves as the FCA flagship store for Orangeville, Shelburne, Caledon,...
Case Study: Orangeville Chrysler
Orangeville Chrysler is a franchisee of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and part of The Brackett Automotive Group. Orangeville Chrysler is located on the eastern edge of this growing community and serves as the FCA flagship store for Orangeville, Shelburne, Caledon,...
How to Declutter Your Office
“Out of clutter, find simplicity” ― Albert Einstein. Organization in an office is essential for productivity and success. Having a neat and clutter-free office helps improve the overall ambiance and atmosphere in the workplace. Essentially, decluttering is the act of...
The Growing Importance of Private Spaces in Today’s Office
Everybody knows the importance of a first impression- it applies to the office too! There is only one opportunity to win potential employees over and that starts with the moment they step into the office. The workspace reflects the company’s...
The Growing Importance of Private Spaces in Today’s Office
Everybody knows the importance of a first impression- it applies to the office too! There is only one opportunity to win potential employees over and that starts with the moment they step into the office. The workspace reflects the company’s...
Interior Design and Employee Productivity
Shopping malls are flooded with last minute shoppers, airports are overloaded with travellers and public parking is a race for survival- welcome to the holiday madness. As the end of the year approaches employees are starting to show true burnout...
5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Office Designer
Hiring a professional office designer is a great start to achieve the look and feel you most want for your workplace. It’s their job to work with you to identify your vision and bring it to life. It’s important to...
A Different Type Of Green Design!
With Cannabis legalization happening today, one of Canada’s retail Cannabis companies will be opening its doors in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Fire & Flower has designed its stores to be clean, friendly and educational. They want customers to feel comfortable when...
How the Next Decade Will Affect Office Design
2020 is upon us, and with it a new decade. The 2010s changed the workplace in a number of ways, with a larger focus on staff-centric models designed to boost morale and happiness via green spaces, versatile office layouts and...
Banishing Stress From Your Office With Office Design
The workplace doesn’t have to be a stressful environment. In fact, with a few proactive tweaks to your office space can drastically reduce the amount of stress your employees face. These simple office design modifications can help people work more...
Banishing Stress From Your Office With Office Design
The workplace doesn’t have to be a stressful environment. In fact, with a few proactive tweaks to your office space can drastically reduce the amount of stress your employees face. These simple office design modifications can help people work more...
How to Use Your Office Space to Attain and Retain Customers
Your office space speaks volumes about you as a company, and your work culture. It’s important to view it as a selling tool to potential customers, rather than simply a spot where employees congregate to work. While productivity is always...
How to Use Your Office Space to Attain and Retain Customers
Your office space speaks volumes about you as a company, and your work culture. It’s important to view it as a selling tool to potential customers, rather than simply a spot where employees congregate to work. While productivity is always...
The Importance of Loving Your Office Design
The right workspace can send positive shockwaves through your entire company by boosting employee morale, client perception and your unique branding. It’s one of the best (albeit underestimated) ways to sell your business organically, and create a real buzz about...
The Importance of Loving Your Office Design
The right workspace can send positive shockwaves through your entire company by boosting employee morale, client perception and your unique branding. It’s one of the best (albeit underestimated) ways to sell your business organically, and create a real buzz about...
To Cubicle, Or Not To Cubicle: What’s Best For Your Workplace
Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller designed the cubicle in 1964 as a means of privacy for office workers who were used to the open office interior design approach of a bullpen work environment. Since that time, cubicles have weathered a love/hate relationship...
To Cubicle, Or Not To Cubicle: What’s Best For Your Workplace
Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller designed the cubicle in 1964 as a means of privacy for office workers who were used to the open office interior design approach of a bullpen work environment. Since that time, cubicles have weathered a love/hate relationship...
It’s Cold Season!
It’s Cold Season– Don’t Let it Affect Your Workplace The dreaded cold – While it may sound like an oxymoron – it is a thing, and it’s not fun. If you find yourself getting sick, please take care of...
Neocon 2018!
Sensyst had the pleasure of attending another year at NeoCon, and we wanted to share some of the cool new products! Global Furniture Group had an amazing showroom showing off many new products! We love this soft seating from Global...
Office Organization
A well-organized office saves time and makes for happier employees. Searching through stacks of papers, jumbled drawers, tangled wires and boxes of stuff sitting around, can be a real physical burden when you consider the time wasted hunting for things...
Go Outside and Work!
An office’s atmosphere and culture are becoming major selling points for workers. People believe the atmosphere shows that the company pays more attention to what’s being incorporated into the design and layout of their work areas. That means cubicles and...
Fabric Selection
SIX THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING A FABRIC When selecting a fabric there are multiple factors to take into account. The following guidelines will help you select a fabric suitable for your specific applications. 1) Abrasion: The surface wear...
Office Ergonomics
Stretching at work can be crucial for your physical health. Whether you sit at a desk or move around all day, stretching and moving your muscles is good practice to avoid strain on your body. Check out some ergonomic tips...