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KFI Studios - Midtown
Midtown tables are among the most popular in the KFI Studios offering because they pair so nicely with most any seating you choose. The black powder coat industrial-look base is constructed of 16 gauge steel – strength and beauty in one.
KFI Studios - Zoso
The look of handstitched leather combined with sophisticated, simple lines makes Zoso an ideal addition to offices, waiting areas, conference rooms and really, just about anywhere. Aesthetically a winner, its true beauty lies in its comfort.
KFI Studios - Umage
An armchair that inspires reflection and conversation. It is ideal for use in the living room, as a comfortable place for guests to wait in an entryway or as part of an extra lounge area.
KFI Studios - Shade Lighting
To get the perfect light, you need the perfect shade. Shade is meant to do just that! This design piece combines aesthetics with functionality. Shade will help you adjust the direction and amount of light, while shielding any unwanted glare.
KFI Studios - Shade Lighting
To get the perfect light, you need the perfect shade. Shade is meant to do just that! This design piece combines aesthetics with functionality. Shade will help you adjust the direction and amount of light, while shielding any unwanted glare.
FireKing - Turtle File Cabinet
The Turtle file cabinet by FireKing is the perfect records protection for your home, personal office, or small business. With a UL 1-Hour Class 350 Fire Rating, the shell-hard Turtle line of products underwent grueling testing procedures to ensure that each and every model passes intense fire tests conducted by Underwriters Laboratories.
KFI Studios - Midtown
Midtown tables are among the most popular in the KFI Studios offering because they pair so nicely with most any seating you choose. The black powder coat industrial-look base is constructed of 16 gauge steel – strength and beauty in one.
KFI Studios - Zoso
The look of handstitched leather combined with sophisticated, simple lines makes Zoso an ideal addition to offices, waiting areas, conference rooms and really, just about anywhere. Aesthetically a winner, its true beauty lies in its comfort.
KFI Studios - Umage
An armchair that inspires reflection and conversation. It is ideal for use in the living room, as a comfortable place for guests to wait in an entryway or as part of an extra lounge area.
KFI Studios - Shade Lighting
To get the perfect light, you need the perfect shade. Shade is meant to do just that! This design piece combines aesthetics with functionality. Shade will help you adjust the direction and amount of light, while shielding any unwanted glare.
KFI Studios - Shade Lighting
To get the perfect light, you need the perfect shade. Shade is meant to do just that! This design piece combines aesthetics with functionality. Shade will help you adjust the direction and amount of light, while shielding any unwanted glare.
FireKing - Turtle File Cabinet
The Turtle file cabinet by FireKing is the perfect records protection for your home, personal office, or small business. With a UL 1-Hour Class 350 Fire Rating, the shell-hard Turtle line of products underwent grueling testing procedures to ensure that each and every model passes intense fire tests conducted by Underwriters Laboratories.
Bears or Bullsh*t? How Much 'Stock' To Invest In Market Dip
I’m sure most of you are investors. I’m an investor too. It can be a bit shocking when the stock market takes a turn as it has over the past few months. So the question becomes: How much should the office furniture industry be concerned when the stock market’s performance suffers?
Office Furniture Could Learn From Automotive Marketing
The auto industry has some similarities to the office furniture industry. Both rely on strong dealer networks. Both industries have deep roots in Michigan. And both industries make products that are extremely important to us.
Engaging Experience And Connecting Young Workers
For some reason, society today does not value experience, and that’s a shame. Instead of experience, our values have shifted toward diversity, equity and inclusion, which is right, necessary and good. But experience has taken a back seat to these other important values.
Labor Shortage Problems Stretch Beyond Pandemic
I was reading a story recently about why the labor market is in so much turmoil. There are two open positions for every worker looking and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to curb inflation has not tightened the labor market, as much as they hoped.
Where Are Workers Going To Return To Work?
Instead of sweating over how, when and if, maybe we should focus on a different question all together. Maybe what we should be asking is: Where are workers going to return to work? The answer, increasingly, seems to be the suburbs.
How To Effectively Communicate Price Increases To Your Customers
Let’s talk a bit about inflation. I know. It sounds as if this one is going to be a bit of a downer. But stick with me here and I promise I will give you some good advice about how to deal with inflation — and more importantly — the inevitable price hikes that have come with it.
Education Spaces
So what are the top design trends when it comes to higher education classrooms? Designers believe classrooms will become more natural, support ergonomics, allow for mindfulness and focus on simplicity of design. Higher education institutions will require flexibility and the ability for students to socialize. Universities and colleges should prioritize collaboration spaces, according to designers.
Lounge And Relaxation
The term lounge furniture is losing a bit of its meaning. That’s because lounge furniture has become such an important part of any office design that it has simply become “furniture” — it is what everyone seems to be designing for, especially as workers return to the office, but don’t want to return to the same old space.
Design Trends Featured At NeoCon 2022
NeoCon is all about discovery. It is the place to meet new people, learn about new products and identify key trends. After all, it is the place where manufacturers hatch ideas and the architecture and design community — along with their customers — comes to see them.
NeoCon 2022 Overview
NeoCon returned to the Merchandise Mart with an estimated 30,000+ attendees, a rebalancing of permanent and temporary showrooms, and positive accolades from attendees, exhibitors, and publications.
Using The Great Outdoors To Improve Employee Productivity And Retention
Offering options for outdoor workspaces delivers a range of upside for employers and employees – improved productivity and focus, enhanced creativity, better health and wellbeing, and a strong incentive to return to the office.
Designing A More Sustainable Workplace
A look into three key areas of consideration that directly impact long-term eco-friendliness of the space.
Expanding Into Vertical Markets
This month’s topic is “Expanding Into Verticals.” On the surface this sounds simple; just identify and start selling into business types that comprise all the potential purchasers in a particular occupation or market; healthcare, GSA, education, hospitality, etc. – but there’s more to it than that.
Empowering Your Team To Live Well
We know that inspired leadership will connect, develop, and enhance healthy workplace communities. Studies show that when leaders put their thoughts and attention toward improving employee health and well-being, employers are 4x more likely to see improved health outcomes.
Some Thoughts On "Virtual Selling"
Virtual selling is not new, but it has certainly taken a major leap forward, thanks in large part to the pandemic. I still believe that selling in-person has a lot of benefits, but that doesn’t necessarily require both parties to always be in the same room or even in the same city. Just like selling in person, it does require some planning.
Inside Social Media 7.22
Get a recap of all the latest updates, insights, and ideas you need to level-up your social media game. Whether you’re a marketer or just looking for ways to reach potential clients, this content will help you keep up to date with trends to help engage your audience (and increase sales)!
Do We Really Need More Help?
“Doing More With Fewer Resources” can evoke many different feelings and emotions; some positive, some negative; depending on your point of view. One assumption could be is that companies should try to have fewer people and equipment and still do the job. The pandemic certainly forced a lot of companies to do just that.
Managing SPIFFS and Incentives
New research on employee engagement released today examines the relationships among motivation, money, and recognition, and finds, not entirely surprisingly, that how you feel is often more important than what you earn.
