It’s an exciting time when business is booming. But many businesses struggle with keeping up their workspace during such growth. As new employees come on board, you have to consider the cost of purchasing extra furniture and the added wear and tear on flooring and equipment around the office. The changes you make don’t have to be expensive and they should integrate seamlessly into your existing space. You want to optimize your office environment rather than clutter it, and you want to do so affordably.

It’s hard to imagine that one’s workplace can affect their creativity, but the truth is it does.

If you want to reconfigure your existing workplace, don't be deceived - it can be a daunting task.

For years, going to work meant going to work. Work stayed at work. Typewriters stayed on desks. Rotary phones didn't move.

While change isn't always easy, it's sometimes necessary. This is exactly why The Motorists Insurance Group reached out to WSA Studio and to us.

It can be hard to determine how much space your organization actually uses. As a company, you may look for ways to save on facility costs or you may just be in search of other options to create a work environment that is conducive to meeting everyone's needs. 

Let’s face it, interviewing for job opportunities goes both ways these days. Companies are seeking talent and the right cultural fit, and so are candidates. In fact the Gen X and Gen Y generations are so particular that 70% of them plan to change jobs in the near future (according to a recent study by University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School). That’s why it’s becoming increasingly important to understand newer generations in the workforce and the environments in which they want to work. The way we’ve been attracting and planning for this talented generation is no longer enough. But do we really know what they want?

Wellness, it's become a buzz word we are quite familiar with today. Especially as it relates to the workplace. Why do employers care so much about what seemingly used to be done in our "off-time" outside of the office? They care because, according to the US Department of Labor, an "epidemic of lifestyle diseases has developed in the US." Unhealthy lifestyles have driven up the prevalence of chronic disease. Things like diabetes, heart disease, and chronic pulmonary conditions have become a major concern leading to decreased quality of life, premature death, and disability, not to mention increased healthcare costs and decreased productivity in the office. 

Businesses of all sizes often ask the question, “How can I get the most from my associates?” But the more important question is, “How can I make the most out of my space?” according to Nick Magoto, EVP of Design at Continental Office. The Continental team often works with small and medium businesses (SMBs) to help them devise solutions specific to their size.