Workplace Insight

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the case of Bob Propst’s Action Office, especially its second iteration from 1967, the original intention to create a workstation that would allow a worker to arrange a space to their needs almost immediately morphed into the cubicle farm that characterised North American offices for years.

Yahoo 98

Yahoo Equipment Cubicle Policies 98

Allwork

AUGUST 14, 2023

So, by comparison, they’re full up. I’m dealing with a company right now that has all heavy equipment that does landscaping not landscaping, but does foundation creation and everything for large, massive things, earth Movers, that sort of thing. In the UK they’re only about a 10% vacancy factor.

Management 240

Management AT&T Equipment Environment 240

Allwork

MARCH 25, 2024

You’ve taken it to an entirely new high, working around other people, incubation theories, mentoring theories, accelerator theories, fundings, exits, team rooms, the very start up to the very exit point overall. It actually started showing up around, I think, 2006, 2007, somewhere like that. Paradigm shifts have you seen?

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AT&T Collaborate 2001 International 312

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

Your collection of snow globes – now numbering somewhere in the dozens – is quite eye-catching, covering nearly every available space in your cubicle. For the record, personal touches were seen as photos, artwork, posters of movie stars, sports equipment, etc.) Tags: cubicle professional image work space.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Equipment Management UPS 100

On The Job

MAY 26, 2011

To his surprise, he was told his desk already was equipped with expandable legs and soon the 6-foot Gothelf was head and shoulders above his 90 other co-workers. They just sort of sprouted up like mushrooms," he says. Still, being so noticeable at work — sort of a Lady Gaga among the cubicles — is not without its drawbacks, he says. "I

Ergonomics 100

Ergonomics Cubicle Health Equipment 100

Productivity Bits

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Central to a successful work-at-home strategy is getting your home office set up properly. Rule #2: Lighten up. Equip your home office with efficient shelves and bookcases to handle the overflow of seldom-used materials. Visit their website for prices on cubicles and other office furniture. Rule #1: Maintain your privacy.

Home Office 100

Home Office Telecommuting Ergonomics Cubicle 100

Eco-Office Gals

MAY 11, 2012

While they’re certainly a large part of it, building a green office literally begins from the ground up. Lowered IT costs/wastes: Without fancy in-house software and equipment comes a drastic reduction in IT costs. Contrary to popular belief, going green in the office isn’t restricted to computer-based technologies.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Ergonomics Cubicle Environment 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 4, 2008

After opening my recent investment report, I decided that the thing should come equipped with a defibrillator and a tank of oxygen. These tasks (painting, landscaping, putting up a fence) go much faster with more hands. Form a group to take turns picking up dry cleaning from a nearby service and delivering it to individual cubicles.

Cubicle 100

Cubicle Equipment Forms Gifts 100

Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Today’s assistants are computer savvy, smart and up-and-coming, and consider themselves professionals in the workplace. Those who are skilled at regularly thinking on their feet as they come up with solutions and ideas both on the computer and on the job might be able to step into this role.

2008 100

2008 2007 Cubicle Google Docs 100

Small Business CEO

AUGUST 12, 2013

Many businesses will use individual offices or cubicles for their employees to work from. Staff in cubicles distract themselves more easily than staff in an open plan office. Staff should be encouraged to clean up after themselves, as well as being organised and keeping their personal workspace tidy. Avoid Over Cramping.

Environment 40

Environment Cubicle Agencies Equipment 40

On The Job

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

It’s best to have separate work spaces with required office equipment, but if that’s not possible, it’s even more important to be sensitive to the other person’s work style. He set up shop upstairs and it works great. After he spent many years on the road traveling for his job, we have found we are making up for lost time apart.

2009 100

2009 Home Office Job Hunting Telecommuting 100

On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This is now a more grown up generation,” says Dan Finnigan, CEO of Jobvite. There is nothing like real life to wake people up. When hiring picks up,(and it will), I think we'll see a more humble workforce. Keep up the good work! However, his contact information is in the link if you want to follow up with him.

2009 100

2009 Self Esteem AT&T Skills 100