Furniture Talks – What’s It Saying About Your Brand?

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What’s the first thing you notice about any new person you meet? For most people, it’s the clothes they’re wearing. The same could be said about your business and brand. The first thing anyone notices — employees and clients alike — is the statement your office furnishings are making about your brand.

Though we’re taught not to judge people by their looks, your office’s appearance can make or break the perception of your company. From the moment your employees enter the doors of your business, they can be inspired to reach new heights of creativity and productivity — or they can resign themselves to yet another ho-hum day at the office.

Potential and current clients undergo a similar transformation when entering your lobby. First impressions matter, so you want your culture and brand to come through in every aspect of the business. If you fail to communicate your intentions from the first second clients approach your building, you could very likely lose their business no matter how superior your services are.

Make a Statement That Matches Your Business and Your Brand

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Successful businesses know who they are, and how to communicate that identity. Core beliefs should guide a design that makes sure to reflect your company’s culture. Creating a sense of collaboration and well-being makes your employees feel appreciated and valued. Collaborative spaces show clients that your team works well with others, is engaged, and gets things done. Chic, quiet spaces show clients you’re ready to focus on their needs. Bright colors and inviting furniture show staff that work should be pleasant and interesting. Think about what message you want people to receive when they enter your work-space.

While the layout of your business will differ depending on it’s culture, every company — from tech start-ups to established businesses — can benefit from the right statement pieces. Creative businesses can utilize modern, unique and inspiring furniture, while a traditional firm full of cubicles might include a few signature statement pieces to project their company culture.

There is no cookie cutter solution when it comes to choosing office furnishings that project the right image of your business. There are as many styles as there are people. Starting with your unique culture, and making sure your statement pieces reflect it, ensures that your business stands out from your competition while still remaining true to all that is important.

 

 

At Rose City Office Furnishings, our team designs and furnishes offices that reflect your company’s brand and culture. Working closely with our Portland clients, we make sure to create a space both your employees and clients will love. Send a message or give us a call at (503) 285-8100

 

Approaching a New Office Space

 

Making the Move

 

Finding and moving to a new office space can be an exciting process, as it typically means the company is growing with proven success in their ventures. Unfortunately, having to move can also mean extra work for the employees, as they have to maintain their primary roles in the company while working with the process of the move. An office moving company from Portland, OR can help relieve the burden and stress, making the move much more efficient.

Decorating and Design

There are as many ways to decorate office space as there are offices. Typically, the employer provides the furniture and sets parameters as to what appropriate customization each employee can contribute to their individual work space. There are different approaches as to providing private offices, cubicles, or open work spaces with individual desks. A move is the perfect time to determine which style will work best toward a company’s needs, and usually results in the need to buy new furniture, art, and decorations and store older items which might be needed in the future but not immediately.

Moving and Storage

The fact is, you can’t really expect office employees to conduct the move themselves. You need to hire a company that specializes in office moving and understands how to move computers and other office equipment. You’ll likely need storage space, whether you plan to sell the old furniture or reuse it at a later date with more company expansion. It is ideal to find a company who can take care of such needs and additionally offers equipment for sale. Working with one service provider instead of three makes a potentially difficult project much easier. With an experienced mover, you’ll keep employee downtime to a minimum and have your new office up and running as quickly as possible.

Office Furniture for Productivity

Bad body mechanics are a leading cause of musculoskeletal disorders and can lead to lowered productivity in the workplace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Approximately 33% of work-related injuries are caused by musculoskeletal disorders—the kinds of injuries that affect tendons, nerves, and muscles. Employees with injuries need time off for recovery and medical appointments, and may be unable to spend long periods of time focused on work. Fortunately the cure for potentially harmful body mechanics is an easy one.

Decrease the likelihood of injury and increase productivity with these simple steps:

  1. Education – Talk to one of our knowledgeable staff about how we can assess and educate your staff in proper ergonomics. The best office chair in the world won’t help if the user is unaware of his or her bad posture habits and how they can use their office chair to improve it.
  2. Get Moving – Encourage employees to take short breaks from sitting. Spine Health recommends standing or walking for two minutes every half hour. Encouraging staff to stand, stretch and make a quick lap around the office may result in more work being completed by the end of the day.  Sit Stand Office Furniture is another good way to get employees out of their office chairs, while keeping them productive.
  3. Prop It Up – Ergonomic props such as lumbar back supports or footrests can relieve strain from the spine and provide more comfort, without the need to purchase all new equipment. Keep in mind that props can’t “prop up” furniture that’s past its expiration date. Purchasing a chair with proper ergonomic adjustments, including adjustable lumbar support, is a better investment than buying accessories for a chair that needs to be replaced.
  4. Get Personal – It does take a minor investment to ergonomically personalize each work space, but the money spent will be worth it in the long run. Let employees experiment with items like our demo ergonomic chairs, monitor arms, or adjustable keyboard trays and invest in the right equipment for each individual.

To learn more about how Rose City Office can help you increase productivity please call or use the “contact us” form on the website. One of our experienced office furniture experts will help you make the best decisions for you and your staff.

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