“New Ways of Working” introduced to the Middle East” - Part 1
At this year’s Office Exhibition held in Dubai recently, the “New ways of working” proved to be the more favorite of subjects discussed at the Workplace Freedom seminars. OFIS, the furniture, flooring and interior solutions business of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, together with Samas , took over the presentations.
Samas’ Theo Magermans, Director of Business Development, mentioned in support of the needneed for a lively work environment and traffic congestion as key reasons for introducing the ‘Village Office’ idea in the UAE. This endeavor was well received by the audience who were architects, designers, and office owners who attended the seminars as part of the exhibition.
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June 10, 2007Office Furniture are a Great Gift On Father’s Day
Father’s day is a special day for our fathers, no matter what part of the world you belong. It is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide and typically involves gift-giving to fathers and family oriented activities. Since dads are the main provider of the family, it is just important to reward them with gifts that will truly warm their hearts.
A man’s office space is his secondary castle. Perhaps, redecorating your father’s office may just be the perfect gift one could give. Here are some tips to remember to fully enhance your fathers workplace to exude an air of comfort and relaxation.
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June 9, 2007Office Furniture Delivery 101-II
A lot of things must be taken into consideration during the delivery of the office furnitures. One should be keen in discussing some pertinent matters regarding the delivery, especially when it comes to the additional charges, or extra fees in case of any change of plans on your side. Make sure that all things will be cleared with the furniture store representative before pushing through. Here are some topics you must discuss:
1-Assembly: While some delivery men are willing to assemble bookcases, level lateral files, or install bases on small tables after delivering the products—some may not. But if they do, it will be able to save you some money, so discuss this matter beforehand with the furniture store representative.
2- Cancellation charges: Take full note of the policy for delivery cancellations or delays with the furniture store representative because in certain occasions, cancellation fees may be required.
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June 8, 2007Panel Systems Unlimited Affiliation with Compatico – Part 1
Panel Systems Unlimited have grown to be one of the nation’s leading suppliers of gently used and affordable office furniture. Their goal from the start has been to provide a cost-effective alternative to new furniture. The fact that this alternative was simply not available in 1996 is something people should know as originally one of the company founders was in the market for affordable office furniture for the company he worked for at the time.
Panel Systems Unlimited began their business wanting to please the consumer with the statement of “doing what we said we would do”, a quality not common enough in today’s marketplace. This has remained a key value whether customers are speaking to the company president or an employee loading a truck. It is even written as a key point of our Mission Statement.
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June 7, 2007Office Furniture Delivery 101-I
While it may be hard to specify the process of office furniture delivery because the requirements such as where you live or union requirements may vary the circumstances, there are pertinent topics that you must discuss with the furniture store representative first. Here are a few important topics to discuss:
1- Overtime versus straight time: you have to be mindful about the the time of delivery because overtime delivery will cost much than delivery made during normal business hours. As a client, you have to make this decision because it might affect the productivity of your staff. But if it only involves a few pieces of office furniture, then straight time will probably work for you. If the piece you bought requires installation, do not forget to discuss the options with the furniture store representative.
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June 6, 2007Office Chair Maintenance by The Barn Office Furniture – Part 2
The most usual part of the chair that is most likely to have a problem is the part between the seat itself and the stem to the legs. This particular area must be checked cautiously for any signs of weakness. Since the maintenance of the office chairs in the workplace is the responsibility of the workers themselves,any injuries caused while sitting is also their responsibility. Unfortunately, instead of fixing the problem many mischievous workers tend to just move or switch the chairs with someone else’s and therefore do not help resolve an ongoing problem and may cause injuries to their co-workers.
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June 5, 2007Office Furniture Installation 101
After all the concerns regarding the delivery of office furniture, the next concern relative to this would be the installation. If you want the installations to be completed in time, then it is a must for you to hire an efficient and experienced installation company. Just be sure to make the necessary adjustments regarding your place, to calculate installation time.
If the office furnitures seemed to be not as complicated and complete with instructions, you should have no trouble with these. Nevertheless, here are a few tips to consider with the installation company after receiving the delivery.
1- Job Foreman/Supervisor: The main man to call for the installation of office furniture is none other than the foreman. You should insist that the one who was able to assist you through he whole process must be the one to supervise the installation. It he who already knows your plans best. It would not also hurt to ask this person to visit the site before the first delivery. Through this, you will be able to meet him and discuss the project with him. Take this opportunity to discuss any building requirements such as concerns about the elevator, loading dock, and building hours.
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June 4, 2007Office Chair Maintenance by The Barn Office Furniture – Part 1
Each day during work, you tend to twist and turn and twirl your chair to different positions and from one workstation to another. After, sitting in an office chair for long hours is not very comfortable. Getting on the right position helps you to get the job done and perhaps helps lighten the pressure of work and relieves stress. Although you may have not noticed, our chairs inside the workplace play an important role to our everyday struggle. Therefore, these chairs that we immaculately use must be as comfortable and sturdy as they can be.
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June 3, 2007Heat Up or Cool Down
Offices must have proper temperature so it can emanate a comfortable environment for its workers. If not, communication and performance may get constricted and eventually affect the whole corporation. The temperature must neither be too hot or too cold in order for it to exude a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.
It would be obvious that temperature cannot be controlled by merely adjusting the air conditioning system. Some parts of the office may be exposed to sunlight making it more warm that other spots. In line with this, adjusting the aircon may cause an issue between employees who having preferences for warmth. Today, an office furniture company is releasing a device which would take care of this dilemma.
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June 2, 2007Goodmans’ “Eye for the Good Guy” - Part 2
Here is the list of the Good Guys finalists:
1. Betty Stauffer, executive director of Literacy Volunteers of Tucson
2. Donald Strauch, executive director of TMM Family Services, Inc.
3. Liz McCusker, executive director of Tu Nidito (your little nest) Children and family Services
4. Marcia Berger, executive director of Arts for All, Inc.
5. Marthy Petty, executive director of Flowing Wells Extension Programs, Inc.
6. Nick Jones, CEO Old Pueblo Community Foundation
7. Scott Blades, executive director of Our Family Services
8. Susie Huhn, executive director of Casa de los Ninos
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