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For decades, the open office reigned supreme, facilitating communication and promoting collegiality in workplaces around the world. Open offices tend to feel more comfortable and laid back than their cubicle equivalents, and proponents tout open dialogue and creative...

Resimercial: What’s All the Fuss About? The concept of “resimercial” office space bridges the longstanding divide between “residential” and “commercial” – between comfort and efficiency, relaxation and productivity. More than just a workplace trend, the resimercial...

When we think of the modern office, we don't typically associate it with physically demanding work. What's so stressful about sitting at a desk for eight hours a day? It turns out, more than you expect. Repetitive, prolonged periods of sitting have been shown to...

The Modern Office Bench The rise of open and flexible offices has led to a revolution in the types of furniture that populate the modern office. Gone are the days of row upon row of cubicles, with companies focusing instead on workspaces that meet their employees'...

Once Maligned as a Symbol of 9 to 5 Drollery, Companies—and Employees—Are Rediscovering the Cubicle's Usefulness in a Flexible Workplace The cubicle used to be a staple of the modern workplace. Inexpensive, portable, and convenient, it was an ideal solution for...

The contemporary trend of the open office, once touted as a breakthrough in fostering collaborative work, appears to have done more harm than good. Employees in open offices report feeling exposed and distracted, which has led to a loss of both productivity and...

A business' most important asset is its people. No matter what industry you're in, or what goods and services you purvey, your success lies in the hands of your best and brightest. You want the people with the right skill set, knowledge and work ethic to help grow...

Contemporary Offices Are Responding to Workplace Demands The modern office is constantly evolving. First the traditional office gave way to the open office. Then the open office gave way to more flexible and dynamic concepts. The needs of top talent are ever-changing,...

Six pitfalls that inexperiened buyers often overlook Whether you're refurnishing an existing office or outfitting a new one, office furniture can go a long way toward creating a productive and attractive office. A well-executed floor plan can help to facilitate...

Modern offices have a noise problem, and it's hurting businesses more than they know. Here's how to solve it. The workplace today looks a lot different than it did only ten or twenty years ago. Whereas the typical office was once characterized by cubical farms,...

As companies evolve, so should their workspaces. There comes a time for every business when it is necessary to bring the office back up to speed. As the saying goes, the only constant is change. This is especially true in the business world. It's a given that a...

Learn how Horsepower Technologies, a dynamic equine medical tech startup, partnered with Joyce Contract Interiors to build their ideal office Horsepower Technologies Inc. (“HTI”) is a Massachusetts-based startup dedicated to disrupting the $100B+ equine industry. HTI...

Making the move is a big decision, but it can be a huge advantage to your company. There are any number of reasons why a company might decide to locate to a new office. A growing startup may seek room for expansion, or a downsizing business may require a more...

How Tech Startup My-Take Partnered with Joyce Contract Interiors to Solve its Workspace Needs When My-Take, a dynamic Boston-area startup, decided to move to a new office, they knew they wanted a space that was optimized to meet their needs. They wanted to facilitate...

Open Floor Plans Have Become the New Standard for American Offices, but Is There A Better Way? Just about anyone working in business today is familiar with open office design. Rather than carving up offices with cubicles or walls, the open office concept seats...