Archive for July, 2008
July 19th, 2008 at 04:11am
Under Furniture Accessories
Seems like all of those wires needed to run your workstation are just multiplying on a daily basis! It’s an unsightly mess, but it’s a dangerous mess as well that can cause injuries.
Controlling that multitude of wires is as easy as using a wire management kit. There are several kits available that include everything you need to secure your wiring.
Cable kits include different sizes of cable ties that you just wrap around your wires and pull to tightly secure them together. Some kit’s include flexible tubing that is split down one side to insert the wires.
The type of cable kit that you choose is a matter of personal choice and needs. It will only take a few minutes to tame those wires with a cable management kit. But, it will add years of safety to your office.
By slone
July 18th, 2008 at 03:41pm
Under The Office
Studies have shown that from 50-90% of computer users suffer from computer vision syndrome or CVS. The syndrome can occur with just two hours of computer use each day and many people aren’t even aware that they’re experiencing problems.
Some of the symptoms can include watery eyes, dry eyes, blurred vision and headaches. Most of the symptoms are associated with tiredness and that is why most people don’t realize that it’s CVS.
One of the things that you can do to prevent CVS is to make sure that you have ergonomic computer furniture and accessories. Two of the causes can be prevented with the use of a monitor arm, glare and monitor height.
Using a monitor arm allows you to adjust your screen to remove glare that causes eye strain. Monitor arms also allow you to correctly adjust the height of your screen. The middle of the screen should be set so that you don’t have to tilt or turn your head to see it.
Make sure that the lighting is sufficient to see but not too bright. Take lots of breaks even if they’re only for short periods of time and adjust the brightness on your monitor to a comfortable level.
If the symptoms persist you should consult your optometrist. CVS not only affects your eye sight it can also cause excessive fatigue and decrease productivity.
By slone
July 16th, 2008 at 09:47am
Under The Office
Trying to juggle a family, home and a job can be a hectic lifestyle. While working from home may be the answer for thousands of people, having a home office presents a whole different set of problems.
When you get up and go off to work, you usually have no choice but to concentrate on the days job duties. But, when you operate a business out of your home that’s not an easy task.
Seperating your personal life from your professional life in a home office can be balancing act that’s hard to attain. Concentrating on your work isn’t easy when the phone is ringing, someone’s at the door, the dog needs walked or the kids need something.
All of these factors can make working at home even more stressful than going into the office. They can also make a huge dent in the amount of work that you’re actually able to accomplish.
Setting boundaries and sticking to them is about the only way that you can cope with these outside interferences during your work day at home. But, some circumstances just don’t allow for the boundaries to be strictly followed.
Try pacing yourself and taking 15 minutes breaks much like you would at an office job. During these breaks you can walk the dog, make personal calls, fix the kids a sandwich or what ever else you need to do.
By slone
July 15th, 2008 at 05:27am
Under Furniture News
While Californian’s lost jobs with the closing of the Coalesse furniture plant, the Texas plant will acquire 70 more employees. Coalesse is a division of Steelcase Inc. based in Michigan and had operated plants in both California and Texas.
The economic slump prompted the company to combine the two plants into one and Texas was chosen for it’s central location. The plant located in Grand Prairie will be hiring the additional employees through the month of July.
With an unemployment rate of 4.5%, the extra jobs opening at the plant is very good news for the state.
By slone
July 14th, 2008 at 05:01am
Under Computer Carts
A diagnostic fusion cart can add both mobility and versatility to a laptop and other equipment. Fusion carts can not only hold your laptop and CPU, but you can add a printer or other piece of equipment that you need to do your job correctly and quickly.
A computer cart allows you to use one computer in multiple rooms, saving money on the expense of several computers. Your computer components will be locked securely in place and can be easily rolled into any room where you need it.
Each individual user can quickly adjust the monitor and keyboard to the most comfortable position for them. A fusion cart puts a lot of equipment into a small space giving you more room other office needs.
By slone
July 13th, 2008 at 12:40pm
Under Furniture Accessories
Computers are the store houses of business today. Everything that you need to operate is usually stored on your hard drive and losing that information could set you back for months.
Computers eventually fail, it’s just a fact that sooner or later your hard drive or computer will get damaged and you’ll lose whatever is stored there. But, often computers crash for other reasons besides just hardware failure.
Spills or water leaks can be fatal to a computer that is sitting on the floor. Even just bumping it can cause damage and if it accidentally got turned over it may destroy the whole system.
You can add a little extra security to your computer with a CPU holder. Enclosing your tower in a CPU holder will get it up off of the floor and help protect it from accidents.
A CPU holder is an investment in the security of your business. They’re easy to attach to your desk and can literally save you thousands of dollars in lost data and replacing your computer.
By slone
July 12th, 2008 at 10:22am
Under The Office
The benefits of ergonomics have became a well established fact. Implementing ergonomics in the work place can decrease injuries, time lost from work and increase production. Now there’s an ergonomic software that can help to, Ergonomic Management System or EMS.
EMS is a software that alerts the user when it’s time to take a short break. Studies have shown that office employees that used the software had an average of a 59% increase in the accuracy of the work they did.
The software is programmed to monitor work rate and alert the user that it’s time for a short break depending on the amount of work they’ve done. The frequency of the breaks are dependent on the amount of keystrokes and mouse clicks done by the user.
The analysis showed that in just one short week, the amount of accuracy added to each employees production returned the money invested in the software. Ergonomics are helping to create not only a safer, but a more productive office!
By slone
July 11th, 2008 at 03:12am
Under Furniture News
North Carolina will lose another furniture plant as the Stanley Furniture Company plans to close down their Lexington location. The plant will be closed by the middle of October and will put 350 people out of work.
The company plans to create around 200 more jobs at their Robbinsville plant over the next couple of years. And, employees that are in Davidson County will be eligible to apply for those jobs when they become available.
Consumer confidence and the failing housing market have contributed to the companies decision. They do plan to keep a warehouse in Lexington that will provide around 20 jobs.
By slone
July 10th, 2008 at 01:30am
Under The Office
You never know what to expect in the business world, but some things are easy to be prepared for. Seating for instance should never be a problem for any office.
Stackable chairs are one of the easiest way to make sure that you always have enough seating. You never know when you might have a few extra clients or an unexpected meeting and you need some extra chairs.
Stackable chairs are also one of the only ways to have extra seats that don’t take up extra space when they’re not needed. They can be easily stacked and will glide into an unused closet or corner.
With so many items that’s needed to run a business, space is one of the worst problems to deal with. Unlike folding chairs that take up lots of space even when they’re put away, stackable chairs need very little space.
By slone
July 7th, 2008 at 01:01am
Under The Office
Understanding the basic idea of ergonimics isn’t really complicated. It’s just the concept of furnishings working with your body to make it more comfortable, stress free and pain free.
What might be a little more complicated is knowing the exact position that’s best for your body. While your comfort zone might be easy to find, it might not be the best position ergonomically.
To get the full ergonomic benefits from your office furniture, you need to know the best way to adjust it. Do you know how high your desk should be? Do you know how high your monitor should be?
If you need answers to these types of questions there’s a website that can help. At www.movingdesks.com you can find all the answers you need to adjust your desk, chair and monitor to the right height.
The website offers a “Find your fit” tool and all you need to do is to enter your height in inches. The tool will give you all of the measurements for both standing and sitting positions and help make your furniture work for you!
By slone
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