Archive for March, 2008
March 30th, 2008 at 06:35am
Under The Office
When you have visitors or clients to your office you want them to be comfortable and relaxed. Of course it is also important for your staff to be relaxed and comfortable.
With a little planning you can be assured that both your visitors and your staff will find your office a nice and comfortable place to be.
Select only good quality furniture and maintain a neat and organized appearance. Depending upon the layout of your office you can add things like live plants, pre-framed prints, and auxiliary lighting to make the atmosphere brighter and more “friendly”.
By slone
March 29th, 2008 at 06:19am
Under The Office
Do the chairs in your office have wheels? Wheels are a great feature in an office chair. Your staff can easily move around when they are multi-tasking.
Versa Tables manufacturers the highest quality, ergonomically designed task chairs complete with rubber coated casters for easy mobility. The wheels can be locked into place to provide stability and quickly unlocked when the need arises.
Versa Tables task chairs provide excellent lumbar support and are height adjustable, making them the perfect solution for your office’s needs.
By slone
March 28th, 2008 at 06:19am
Under Furniture News
Vaughan Furniture announced that it will be closing it’s last plant in Galax, Virginia. 275 workers will lose their jobs. The furniture manufacturer stated that it will begin laying off workers in May.
Vaughan Furniture has been in business in Galax, Virginia since 1923. Bill Vaughan, company CEO, stated that the company could no longer compete with cheap imported products.
Workers will have a severance package available and will also be offered job counseling and assistance in finding new jobs.
By slone
March 27th, 2008 at 06:01am
Under Furniture News
After nearly five years in court St. Louis based furniture manufacturer, Herman Miller, has entered into an agreement to pay a $750,000 settlement.
The lawsuit was in regards to Herman Miller’s pricing policies for the Aeron chair and was filed in 2003 by New York state’s Attorney General. According to the suit the furniture manufacturer violated antitrust laws by artificially inflating the retail prices of the chairs.
Michigan and Illinois later joined in on the lawsuit with New York. The money will be divided up among Michigan, Illinois and New York.
By slone
March 24th, 2008 at 02:03pm
Under The Office
Changing your office furniture and accessories can be a very effective way to increase the morale and productivity of your staff. People who are pain and stress free tend to be more satisfied. Communications and interactions with other employees and management are more pleasant. All this leads to a higher morale and a more efficient work force.
Take a close look at the furniture in your office(s). Talk with some of your staff to see what they think about their chairs, desks and other accessories used in their job. Is everyone comfortable and at ease? Are they able to adjust their chairs, keyboards and monitors to their own comfort?
If you have the latest in comfortable ergonomic furniture then everyone is happy. If not, then take a look at Versa Tables. Office furniture and accessories from Versa Tables is designed with the highest ergonomic standards and they back that claim with a lifetime warranty.
By slone
March 23rd, 2008 at 02:02pm
Under Furniture News
With steel prices on the rise office furniture manufacturers are expected to see higher costs in production.
There’s no doubt that some office furniture producers may decide to increase prices. Savvy office furniture manufacturers are looking for ways to increase productivity and cut costs in other areas.
In the meantime they all watch the steel market closely in hopes that prices will drop or at least settle. Unfortunately, many of them are currently locked into a contract and have no option but to pay the higher rates.
By slone
March 22nd, 2008 at 02:01pm
Under The Office
Each year companies lose millions of work days because of sickness, and or pain, among employees. These lost work days cost companies real money and hurt their overall productivity.
The two most common causes of an employee missing work are repetitive strain injury, such as Carpal Tunnel, and back pain. When a human being sits in an uncomfortable chair, or works from an uncomfortable position their body will experience undue pressure and strain. By simply providing a high quality ergonomically designed chair for your staff you can greatly reduce the number of work days missed and raise morale and productivity at the same time.
Remember, your office furniture and accessories are an investment in both your company and your team.
By slone
March 19th, 2008 at 06:39pm
Under The Office
More and more people today are setting up home offices to supplement or replace their regular office jobs. With the advent of the Internet and networking these people are discovering that many of their tasks can be completed at home.
If you are thinking of setting up your own office at home you should know how important it is to choose the right type of furniture. Naturally, you will be on a limited budget, but you should not cut corners when it comes to your comfort or the quality of your furniture and accessories.
Be sure that the furniture you obtain for your office is well built and provides you with maximum comfort. Remember, you will be spending a lot of time in your chair and a good quality chair can make a world of difference in preventing back and neck strain and discomfort.
By slone
March 18th, 2008 at 09:37pm
Under Furniture News
St. Louis, Missouri based Furniture Brands has entered into an agreement to sell it’s Hickory Business Furniture division. HNI Corp, the 2nd largest office furniture manufacturer in the world, will be paying 75 million dollars in cash for the Furniture Brands unit.
The transaction was announced on March 17th, 2008 and is expected to be finalized before the end of the first quarter of the year.
Furniture Brands officials have said the company wishes to focus more on the residential market.
By slone
March 15th, 2008 at 04:48pm
Under Furniture News
The Invincible Metal Furniture Company of Manitowoc, Wisconsin has announced that it will be closing down it’s operations effective May 12, 2008. The office furniture manufacturer employs 81 people.
Company officials say they are trying to sell the company. According to the Department of Workforce Development, if a buyer is found there is a good chance that the company’s employees will be able to keep their jobs.
Wisconsin state law requires companies to give an official notice to the state 60 days prior to any mass layoffs.
By slone
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