Monthly Archives: March 2016

Used Office Furniture Update

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Used Office Furniture Fort Wayne

Workspace Solutions carries a wide variety of used office furniture including used desks, office chairs, workstations/cubicles, filing cabinets, and more. Not only can you save up to 50% or more buying used, we can deliver and install new or used office furniture as well.

Check out some of the newest additions to our used inventory.

Our inventory of used furniture is constantly changing so keep checking back or visit our office furniture store in Fort Wayne at 2208 Production Road to see our current selection. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, contact us and let us know what you need, we may just have it!

Office Spring Cleaning Tips [Checklist]

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office spring cleaning tips

Spring cleaning is good for more than just the house and the garage — take this task to the workplace to refresh the office and rejuvenate staff for the new season! Here’s a suggested plan of action.

Allocate a particular day for everyone to chip in. Make it fun with casual dress and carry-in donuts or pizzas. Provide cleaning supplies (like disinfecting wipes and dusting cloths) and extra trash and recycling bins.

Individual Workspaces:

Computer:

  • compressed air dusters clean keyboard and computer vents
  • disinfect the keyboard and mouse
  • wipe down the monitor
  • organize computer cords and cables

Desk & Furniture:

  • organize desk and properly file papers
  • dust and disinfect all surfaces
  • throw away useless writing utensils and broken office supplies
  • return borrowed items to the proper owners

Office-Wide:

  • empty and clean the fridge
  • clean the microwave, toaster, coffee maker, etc.
  • archive or purge old files — shredding any documents containing sensitive information
  • purge old electronic files, following the company’s document retention policies
  • get rid of old or broken computers. Be sure to remove hard-drives and send them to a hard-drive destruction company to have them destroyed.

Our friends at Federal Records Management and Shredding remind us that when performing an office clean out to be sure to properly dispose of all documents and files. Make sure all employees know your document destruction policy to avoid complications.

Get ready for spring and summer with a revitalized workplace — and if you find need new and better office furnishing options, visit the Workspace Solutions showrooms to see the latest in new and use office furniture and more!

5 Office Design and Furniture Trends for 2016

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office furniture and design trends 2016

Today’s workplaces need to do more making it mandatory that office furniture and space design continues to evolve. Big influences on both are the ways we communicate, the ways we work, and the role that technology plays in both of these. There’s also a demand for more “lifestyle” feel to offices and a continued emphasis on an office space being “green”. With that in mind, here are 5 of the top office design trends on our radar:

collaboration furniture

  1. Encouraging collaboration
    The move away from traditional individual offices toward open spaces continues. The best use of the open spaces is to have furnishings that can be converted to serve multiple purposes and inspire different types of collaboration.office cubicles and workstations
  2. Respecting privacy
    While an open, collaborative work environment can encourage teamwork and creativity, sometimes privacy is needed. Office furniture designers are coming up with creative ways to make furnishings and accessories easily transform to create more private workspaces when needed.office furniture
  3. “Lifestyle” enhancements
    Amenities like outdoor spaces or in-office coffee lounges are on the rise. The goal is to make the workspace an enjoyable place to spend time and to encourage cross-team conversations and collaboration. Many manufacturers are making outdoor furnishings and lounge-type seating that are laptop-friendly to encourage workers to sit and stay awhile.office technology
  4. Technology
    A well-functioning office must have the infrastructure to support the bandwidth and telecommunication needs of the staff. Effective office design also calls for well-planned access points and a layout to support future technology needs. Desks and work areas are being designed to make it ever easier for workers to “plug in” (and just easily “unplug” and work from somewhere else).environmentally friendly office furniture
  5. Environmentally-friendly
    Energy efficiency and sustainability are expected features for many office spaces. Office furniture companies like Allsteel, Global, and Gunlocke have an environmental commitment to sustainable business practices including the production of furniture that is longer lasting with an efficient use of resources. Some companies and organizations go even further and promote their earth-friendliness to define their identity and attract talent. They make sure that not only are their spaces and furnishings constructed in earth-friendly ways (such as LEED certified construction), they also offer perks such as bike storage or public transportation vouchers for their employees.

The emphasis for office furnishings and space design in 2016 is flexibility and responsiveness to each workspace’s particular needs. Want to bring your office into the modern age? Visit the Workspace Solutions showroom and speak to our seasoned furniture and design professionals — we help our clients work smarter!