If you haven’t considered it yet, it’s a really good idea to put floor mats in your classroom. Here are all the reasons why: Mats are easy to clean. It’s much more difficult to clean wall-to-wall carpeting. Mats will dampen sound in the room. We know that noise pollution is detrimental to the learning environment […]
The old expression, “happy wife, happy life” could easily apply to the office, as in “happy employees, happy boss” even if it doesn’t rhyme. Why? Because happy employees are more productive, and more productive employees spell greater profits. There are some easy ways to make your employees happier. Improving employee comfort will improve office efficiency. […]
Perhaps you’ve noticed that if you stand for a long time on a hard surface like concrete, your legs and your back start to hurt. This type of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is very common in the workplace. By some estimates, MSD’s account for more than 40 percent of lost-time compensation claims. That’s where anti-fatigue mats […]
Is employee burnout disrupting the morale and productivity of your business? As a business owner or executive, helping employees cope with career stress is crucial. According to the 2016 Workplace Index from Staples Business Advantage, 50 percent of millennials, 40 percent of Gen X and 35 percent of Baby Boomers say employee burnout motivates them […]
Improved office design helps motivate employees and boosts your internal brand reputation. Who wants to work in a dimly lit, outdated or unsafe environment? And, who values a company that doesn’t take their physical headquarters seriously? Corporate surroundings are proven to affect both worker mood and productivity. Forbes columnist Jacob Morgan summarized the relationship between […]
Building a luxury hotel brand is no easy feat – just ask the President of the United States. But as any successful hotelier can attest, maintaining a high level of customer service is a major component to a thriving hospitality enterprise. Putting your patrons’ wellbeing first is not just honorable, but encourages new and repeat […]
Sprucing up your office or retail space between seasons is always a good idea, especially since colder and wetter weather conditions negatively impact floor safety. Rather than let your employees and patrons walk precariously, it’s time to install top-of-the-line mats to give everyone – including yourself – peace of mind. To help you prepare your […]
Ergonomic office furniture, including desk chairs with an optimized design, is widely used throughout businesses to keep employees fit, comfortable and productive in the long-run. Today, the biggest trend in ergonomic office furniture seems to be standing desks. As sit-stand options gain traction throughout the corporate world, many businesses are considering anti-fatigue mats to help […]
Everyone knows that commercial floor mats are the simplest and most cost effective way to significantly reduce the chances of slip and fall injury. From entryway to interior hallway and manufacturing center, there is something to be gained through installation of commercial safety mats across nearly every walking surface. However, it is equally important to […]
Sitting is the new smoking, according to health experts. The slogan illustrates how a new culture of long work hours, especially among tech industry professionals, has created a sedentary “sitting culture” that is wreaking havoc on individuals’ health. The warning comes as American workers spend an increasing amount of time sitting at work, remaining sedentary […]
