Employers know having healthier employees means lower healthcare expenses and higher productivity. Many companies have workplace wellness programs that include gym discounts or hold competitions for employees to reach 10,000 steps on their Fitbit everyday. Programs and wearable technology should be commended but they ignore the elephant in the room: our posteriors remain in our office chairs for 8-10 hours a […]
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Planning Interiors works with corporate clients, medical professionals and solo business owners with brick and mortar locations. We’d like to spend time discussing the last in this list, retail stores who hire us to help increase their bottom line. They realize that the longer customers want to stay in their space, the more likely their
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If your commercial office space could speak, what would it say? “These file cabinets are from the Cold War but you should hire us for our innovative ideas.” Or, “1995 was a good year for us! Check out the top-of-the-line bean bag chairs in our lounge.” We want to help your office, workspace, restaurant or
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Atlantans are resilient. We are the only U.S. city to be destroyed by fire in an act of war and then we rebuilt. This is the home of The Phoenix, a hopeful symbol for Atlanta who has overcome tragedy and risen from the ashes. There’s reason for optimism. Atlanta is home to the 3rd largest
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Whether your business is changing locations or just looking to renovate, hiring an independent professional commercial interior designer will transform your workplace into a sleek model of efficiency that appeals to clients and employees alike. Think you can’t afford to hire a designer? Keep in mind what your time is worth. Time taken for planning,
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Workplace murals are gaining in popularity and are common among, but not limited to, many design oriented businesses like tech companies and graphic design agencies. Your employees spend 40 plus hours at the office, so why not add an element of inspiration and color to their daily lives? I would liken the workplace mural to
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No one likes the office next to the bathroom for a multitude of reasons. It is a high traffic area that all employees, except those with steel bladders, must utilize. If your cubicle or office is near, distractions are inevitable. Being near the kitchen is also challenging for peripheral distractions and co-worker chit chat taking
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Did you know there are 4 distinct generations that can be found in today’s workplace? Silents (Born between 1925 and 1946) Baby Boomers (Born between 1946 and 1964) Generation Xers (Born between 1965 and 1980) Generation Ys or Millennials (born after 1980) Office design for multiple generations is no simple task. Each generation has been
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It seems intuitive that when we are happy, we are more productive just as when we are sad, we become despondent and lack motivation to change out of sweatpants and put down the Ben & Jerry’s. As an employer you could research ways to increase happiness in the workplace and there would be no dearth
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Do you Have a Basic Office? If a person was blindfolded, taken into your office, and the blindfold was removed, would they know what you were selling, what services you provide, or what industry you’re in? If you want your brand, your mission, your life’s passion to take center stage, there are a few ways
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