Essentials For The Perfect Office

Creating an office space that is practical, professional and appealing to potential customers is one of the most important things a business needs to consider. Use space effectively, and maximise potential on all different levels.

Explore the options

Take a look around the office. Are staff too cramped or too spaced out? There are a large variety of office desks in all shapes and sizes on the market today and selected carefully can help free up valuable space. Considering all the options first and having a plan can help you work out what will fit your space best, along with implementing structure and design.

Supportive Office Chairs

Most office refurbs are done on a budget and low cost office chairs seem a great way to cut back on costs, but these come with consequences. Most people consider this as false economy as they struggle to stand the test of time. Spending a little more on a supportive and comfortable office chair will not only give you a return on your investment but will keep employees happy and health. Reports today show that unsupportive office chairs have been linked to health issues.

Create Privacy

We all need a little bit of privacy from time to time whether it’s to get away from the hustle and bustle of the office and concentrate on the task at hand, or to sit down for an important discussion. Desktop screens are a great way to separate work areas and define space. They also provide colour and storage.

Space Saving Storage

We all need somewhere to hide those important documents, supplies and day to day odds and ends. The options are endless but not everyone has the space to include runs of tall cupboards, filing cabinets or easy access bookcases. Slim line pedestals and storage walls are a great way to squeeze in necessary units that help store your day to day needs.

May 12, 2016

Bespoke Office Furniture

Whether you’re looking for something a little bit different or just wanting to incorporate storage and workspace into miss-shaped areas, bespoke office furniture is a great way to add individuality and style. There’s no need to panic, the consultation and design process is as easy as can be!

Struggling with miss-shaped spaces, pokey corners or alcoves? Bespoke office furniture is a great way to incorporate that much needed storage and workspace into your working office. Made to measure units at specified dimensions will help utilize the space effectively as well as giving you somewhere to hide away those day to day folders and documents.

Open plan spaces often have large structural pillars and posts which get in the way when trying to design your office layout. Bespoke office desks will effectively work around these as well as hiding alcove and trunking.

The reception area is the first place your clients and visitors see. Why not go all out and impress them with contemporary reception desks incorporating company logos and colours. Be creative and add personality, vision and design into your company.

It’s not all about office space though educational and residential furniture can be bespoke too. The possibilities are endless when you put your mind to it.

March 11, 2016

Promote Your Company Brand Through Office Furniture

Company branding is a key feature to business, it helps differentiate you from others whilst promoting products and services. Introducing company branding into your office furniture and surroundings has numerous benefits, not only on potential customers and visitors but also on employees too. Take a look at how easy this is to achieve.

Reception areas are one of the first things your customers will see. As well as been functional and aesthetically pleasing you want it to set that first overall important impression. Introducing company logos into reception furniture will promote a sense of professionalism and dedication. Not only do they look great but they are unique and will undoubtedly help you stand out and give them something to remember!

Incorporating company colours into your office furniture is simple yet effective. There are various ways of doing this from introducing complementary MFC finishes into door and drawer fronts for all-important office storage, or as easy as choosing carefully selected fabrics for office chairs and screens.

Carefully selected colours can stimulate creativity, motivation and performance. They are a powerful way to communicate your brand and effortlessly help employees feel more connected to their job. They can aid towards transforming dull, uninviting areas into a more welcoming, lively space. Think about what you want your office furniture to say about you.

These are all invaluable ways of assisting towards great looking office furniture, gaining staff benefits and promoting your company brand.

March 7, 2016

Keeping Healthy At Work

Many people spend 8 hours a day, 5 days a week sitting at their office desk. This can cause numerous problems that impact on your health and wellbeing. Here are a couple of tips on how to keep healthy and boost energy levels throughout your day at the office.

Height Adjustable Desks

Standing is the new sitting! Height adjustable desks are proving ever popular and even more since they have been linked as a solution to health issues. Not only do they provide a wide range of flexibility but wristbands and controls with pre-set commands can help prompt individuals to get up and move, burning more of those stubborn calories . Back problems and posture issues can be a thing of the past with these great inventions.

Prevent Eye Strain

Recognise any of these symptoms; headache, difficulty focusing or increased sensitivity to light? These can all be prevented by adjusting your monitor to the correct position. Your screen monitor should be at least an arm’s length away to ensure comfortable and clear reading. This can be altered for individual needs but remember to ensure the text is clear and comfortable to read to prevent squinting.

Keep Hydrated

Water makes up 2 thirds of your body and performs a number of functions. These help towards maintaining energy levels and alertness which is all important whilst sitting at your office desk. The average amount consumed throughout the day is recommended to be 4 pints for the average person.

Interested in more tips and tricks? Take a look at these great exercises by ‘life hacker’ that can be done straight from your office chair.

February 19, 2016

Increasing Demand for Bench Desking

Gone are the days of old fashioned offices with endless maze-like corridors and pokey rooms. In 2016 more and more businesses are opting for bright open plan spaces, and due to this our choice of office furniture is changing. Bench desking is in high demand and its popularity is increasing.

Nowadays companies use flat screen monitors, slim line laptops or tablets, rather than the old bulky monitors traditional radial and wave desks were designed for. Rectangular bench desking is 20% smaller allowing for higher occupancy, offering cost reductions and dedicating extra space to file storage, meeting areas and breakout spaces.

The most expensive cost of a desk is its metal work. The simple design of bench desking allows for shared components such as intermediate legs and accessories, effectively reducing the overall cost. A joint system means cable trays and screens can be shared minimalizing the quantity and cost of items required. A run of benching in a large layout can have significant cost savings.

There are various bench options and designs to pick from. You can improve privacy with screens and accessories or encourage better posture and health with height adjustable versions. Company colours can also be tied in using carefully selected screen fabric, or colourful metal work, promoting a more professional look and feel to the office.

Studies show that it’s not just about saving money and the aesthetic impact bench desking can have on your company. People who feel the love at work perform better and are more driven. Bench desking allows managers to sit among colleagues and clients providing better communication and increasing team morale. This shows that keeping up with the trend isn’t a bad thing.

February 17, 2016

Benefits Of Choosing Quality Office Furniture

Giving your office an update or starting from scratch with an entire refurbishment?

The thought of carrying out an office revamp can seem daunting to some companies and choosing the right office furniture takes some careful consideration. Of course, you’ll want your office looking stylish and modern, but when it comes to keeping your employees happy and healthy, only the best quality office furniture will do. Here are a few tips:

Boost Productivity

Most office staff spends 8 hours a day at the office and around 70% off this time sitting at their desk. Badly designed workstations and uncomfortable office chairs can be very disruptive, making it difficult to concentrate on everyday tasks. Using quality office furniture to ensure your staff are as comfortable as possible, will help them maintain concentration levels, work more efficiently and produce better quality work.

Reduce Health Issues

We touched on a couple of health issues associated with badly designed office chairs in the previous blog. There are numerous others, from back problems to headaches, relating to stationary office work. Choosing the right furniture can help improve employee’s wellbeing and reduce those dreaded sick days. As well as been an effective morale booster and creating a happier and healthier workforce.

Create a Good Impression

First Impressions matter! Often the first things clients and visitors notice are your furnishings. Think about the aesthetic impact you want to have when someone walks into your workplace. High quality office furniture can portray a sense of success and leave a positive impression. Not only aesthetically pleasing, but providing comfort and function too.

Make it Last

Undoubtedly you want your investment to stand the test of time. Office furniture manufactured from hardwearing, durable material will ensure you won’t be shelling out for new goods a few years down the line.

I’m sure you will agree high quality office furniture is a definite winner!

February 4, 2016

Planning Your Perfect Office?

3 top tips, to make sure you get the office you’re dreaming of.

If you're planning to refresh or create your new office, here are 3 tops tips to making sure your plan becomes reality.

THINK FUNCTIONAL FIRST

What do you really need? Tables, chairs, and desks. Ok. Of course. But what about meeting rooms, different work zones? How does the office furniture need to work, to make sure it works for your business? All of these questions will help you purchase the correct furniture for your dream office.

COMMUNICATE & CONSULT

Everyone will have their own ideas about what the office should look like, and how they can make their work space wonderful. You can’t please everyone, however there could be something you’ve overlooked that is important to making the office fully functional.

BEAUTIFUL BRANDING

If you’re in the position where you’re inviting clients into the office, or you hold interviews etc. You want your brand to come across to these people in the best possible way, make sure the culture of the design reflects your brand and what you stand for. This way you can sell your products visually, as soon as your client steps through the door.

February 4, 2016

Hawk – Exhibiting At Orgatec 2016

The industry’s leading international trade fair for modern working environments, ORGATEC presents the whole world of work. And that means it encompasses everything which contributes to the perfect interplay between work environment, work processes and working culture and actually makes creative ideas for the future possible.

To launch the products we are releasing in 2016, Hawk will be exhibiting in Hall 7 from the 25th to the 29th October 2016, at the world famous Koelnmesse in Cologne.

Visit the Orgatec website and book your tickets now! (opens in a new tab)

http://www.orgatec.com/ORGATEC/index-2.php

February 4, 2016

Gravity – Premium Electric Height Adjustable Bench Desking

It's finally here, the new height adjustable bench desk!

After months of development, March 2016 will see the release of the Gravity height adjustable bench desk. No other bench system in the UK offers such a complete package in one desk; from sliding tops to fold-down cable trays, premium digital controllers to anti-collision mechanisms - the Gravity electric height adjustable bench desk is a no-compromise premium solution offering lifestyle benefits to office workers and home users all over the world.

With such a refined piece of furniture we couldn't use just any old mechanism, and that's why we teamed up with LINAK - world-renowned manufacturers of actuators based in Denmark. Offering height adjustment from 680mm to 1280mm with a movement speed of 38mm/s, available with a frame colour of White, Black and Silver (RAL 9006). Single desks also available, all desks available in 1000mm, 1200mm, 1400mm, 1600mm & 1800mm widths.

Information on the LINAK actuators:

The DL17 column sets the standards for inline columns. The compact square shaped column was developed to fulfil the market requirements for a low built-in dimension and at the same time a long stroke length.

From a design perspective, the DL17 lifts a contemporary desk design with its very small steps between the profiles and invisible gliding pads.

The column was designed for desks without crossbar ensuring more leg space and more design possibilities.

As standard, the DL17 features PIEZO™ – an integrated sensor minimising the risk for damages on a desk caused by squeezing or blocking of obstacles in up or down direction.

The DL17 is developed without PVC, which is an environmental advantage. The column comes standard with black, silver-grey or white profiles or simply in a customised colour (optional).

The DL17 is compatible with all DESKLINE^® control boxes and controls – simply just plug & play.

Stroke length: 660 mm
Built-in dim.: 518 mm or 545 mm
PVC-free as standard
PIEZO™ as standard

December 22, 2015

The Importance Of Your Office Chair

Sitting for hours at a time? It’s time to invest in a solid office chair.
DOCTORS BELIEVE SITTING TO BE THE NEXT CANCER AND CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES.
Look around you, everyone has their heads down! The human head weighs on average 10 pounds and bent forward this can be double. Working like this adds pressure to the neck and spine but a well designed, ergonomic office chair can help offset any damage to your working day.

The British Chiropracter's Association (BCA) highlighted that 56% of office workers are more likely to suffer from back pain. So what can we do? Here are some of the key features to look for when choosing your office chair:

ARMRESTS
Arms rests should always be adjustable. Having a correctly adjusted arm rest allows you to rest your arms, elbows and shoulders comfortably.

BACK & LUMBAR SUPPORT
Backrests should be adjustable allowing for ease of movement forwards and backwards.
Having lumbar support on your office chair will help support the natural curvature of the spine. This can be easily changed to suit the user’s weight and height.
Lumbar support should be flush against the small of your back which will help keep everything in line.

WIDTH & DEPTH
Office chairs should be wide and deep enough to accommodate all shapes and sizes. Consider a smaller chair if you have a smaller body shape, and a larger seat if you have a larger stature.

SWIVEL
Allowing you to move around your area freely.
Provide the benefit of reaching nearby cabinets, drawers and table tops with ease.
Having a swivel base on your office chair will help establish the distinction between clientele and office worker.

HEIGHT
Easy adjustment.
Feet should be flat to the floor, thighs parallel to the ground.

With all these in mind, I think you will agree investing in the right office chair will pay dividends to your health and well being.

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