Weve all had it happen. Were in front of a crowd, giving a speech, and we see the eyes of the audience members glaze over. Theres a collective boredom hovering just above their heads as we watch their attention slip away. Realizing theyre tuning us out, we panic. Speak more quickly. Question whether we should skip parts of the presentation. Start to shift our weight from side to side, criticizing ourselves for skipping too many classes during speech and forensics in high …
Seating Charts That Promote Learning
According to the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) at the University of Michigan, there are seven distinct and possible seating arrangements to consider when arranging a room. When deciding which seating arrangement is best for your purposes, it is important to consider two points. First, the instructor should be easily visible to the students at all times. Eliminate any need for students to turn away from their desktops in order to visually follow a teacher…
Productivity Linked To Clean Desks
It may not be a surprise that recent studies have shown that people with clean desks tend to be, well, more productive. Thirty-three percent more productive to be exact. Is it because they have less work to clutter up their desktops? Hardly. The study also measured productivity in relation to organization skills and those who stay better organized, not only have tidier offices, but they also waste less time looking for things through piles of disorganized paperwork and more t…
Making Presentations People Want To See
Standards have risen sharply in recent years when it comes to making intriguing presentations. The days of boring slides and droning speakers are over. With the widespread use of PowerPoint and the ease of making colorful, interesting slides with movement and sound effects, it is expected that you will make a fabulously engaging presentation whether it’s in a classroom, a boardroom, or at a trade show.
Leather Office Chairs: Your Buying Options
Are you a business owner who is looking to purchase new chairs for your office? If you are, you are advised to think contemporary. Contemporary office furniture is a great way to not only improve your businesss professional appearance, but it can also help to increase the productivity of your office. When looking to purchase new office chairs, you are urged to examine leather office chairs. Not only do they have an unlimited number of benefits, but they also come in a number…
Laptop Workstations: Taking The ‘lap’ Out Of Laptop
More and more office workers and students are turning in their traditional desktop computers for laptops. Offering mobility and the convenience of having only one computer, without the need to email files or save on flash drives, laptops are surpassing their heavier, bulkier, and more expensive cousins all over the world.
How Contemporary Office Furniture Can Help Your Business
Are you a business owner? Whether you are a small business owner or a large business owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your business is running to its fullest extent. This includes the monitoring of all employees. For your business to reach its fullest potential, you will need to make sure that all of your employees are productive and working on task. Unfortunately, this doesnt always happen. Poor work behavior may be the sign of a bad employee, but it isnt al…
Guest Rooms That Make Guests Happy
According to Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, there are numerous things ” you can do to make guests feel welcome in their sleeping quarters, even if you have just a sliver of space to offer. Appoint a guest room as you would your own room, with attention to design and detail. And think of what needs they may have. You want to avoid a guest having to ask you for something.”
Getting The Correct Hotel Design
Whether we are talking about a brand new hotel with a modern, trendy look and feel or a more traditional hotel with perhaps an English flare choosing the right hotel furniture is an important part of creating the mood.
Finding Top Quality Office Furniture
Sitting in a cheap office chair the first time feels about the same as sitting in an expensive one. Its comfortable, solid. The question is how will it feel on the ten thousandth sitting? Will that cheap assemblage of plastic, foam, and vinyl even last for ten thousand landings, and what will it look like if it does? Quality office furniture should last for years in a demanding environment without losing its functionality or design. So the buyers job is finding the best qua…
Ergonomic Office Chair Just A Waste Of Money Or Are They Truly Beneficial?
Theres been a buzz going around for a while now about ergonomic office furniture. Given that top quality ergonomic desks and chairs cost a pretty penny, are there any actual health benefits to be had or is this just another way of swindling the un-suspecting business owner out of their hard-earned cash?
Benefits Of Buying Yourself Contemporary Home Office Furniture
Are you self-employed? If so, do have run a business out of your home? While a large number of self-employed individuals have clients coming in and out of their home office, you may not. For instance, if you specialize in freelance writing, freelance web design, or something else long the same lines, most of your client communication may be done online or over the phone. While you might not have clients coming in and out of your home office, it doesn?t mean that your home off…