Archive for August, 2008
August 14th, 2008 at 03:47am
Under Furniture News
Office Depot has been expanding it’s services to reach more international customers. The company has recently entered the office supply market in both India and Hong Kong and has just announced it will be moving into Singapore.
In an alliance with Netbizz Office Supplies, Office Depot will partner to enable customers to take advantage of the Office Depot international network for their various office needs.
Netbizz Office Supplies is one of the largest providers in Singapore. The Managing Director for Office Depot’s Asian business, Tommy Chung said the alliance was a great fit, both companies are focused on offering superior office products, giving customers a good value and saving them time.
By MCC
August 12th, 2008 at 12:58pm
Under The Office
The number of home offices has greatly increased over the last few years. But, even though around 46% of companies now give their employees the option of telecommuting, only about 32% actually take advantage of being able to do their jobs from home.
In a recent survey done by Steelcase, they found that many employees were both for and against working from home. While many employees feel that when companies offer them the choice it boosts office morale and gives them an advantage, many also fear that it could hurt their careers.
Many employees think that even though they have the option of telecommuting, employers would rather have them in the office doing their jobs. Being in the office gives them better control over the employees work and productivity.
Some workers basically feel that employers may feel that they don’t have real dedication to their jobs if they choose to work from home. Even though they have the option, they choose not to telecommute because they worry about being passed over for promotions.
By MCC
August 11th, 2008 at 10:49pm
Under Computer Stations
With the cost of office space escalating like everything else these days, you can’t always have as large an office as you need or want. So, space is of the utmost importance when choosing office furniture.
Wall mounted computer stations are one way of taking advantage of unused wall space and clearing up floor space. They can be mounted on almost any wall and provide convenience, extra space and even add ergonomics to your computer.
Wall mounted stations allow each employee to adjust the monitor and keyboard to fit to their height and comfort zone. They’re great for laptops, but if you have a regular computer system all you have to do is add a wall mounted CPU holder.
By MCC
August 10th, 2008 at 10:57pm
Under Furniture News
Yet another furniture store has been forced to close it’s doors due to the bad state of the economy. Milford Home Interiors LLC has filed for bankruptcy and has customers with undelivered orders worried.
The three year old company in Conneticut, cited slow business and a bad economy as the reason for the shutdown. The store located on Boston Post Road is only one of many that have had money problems and had to close. Over the past few years, several others in the same location have found it hard to make a profit.
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has assured customers that the company filing bankruptcy has no effect on the orders. He said the furniture store was responsible to either refund their down payments or deliver their furniture.
By MCC
August 8th, 2008 at 01:57am
Under Furniture News
If you live in the Salt Lake City area and love to get a good deal on office furniture, then you won’t want to miss the Becton, Dickinson and Company garage sale! There will be literally trailers full of office furniture and numerous other items available at the gigantic garage sale.
Over 1,000 employees of the company have cleaned out attics, garages and closets and expect to make between $80,000 and $100,000 in the one day sale. All of the proceeds will go to Project Perfect World. The charity began in 1995 and has been responsible for helping thousands of underprivileged children since it began.
Project Perfect World finances medical teams that travel to various countries in poverty to perform surgical procedures on children each year. These children receive much needed orthopedic, dental and maxillofacial surgeries that completely change their lives.
So, if you love getting a good deal and want to support a very worthy cause at the same time, don’t miss the garage sale. The employees of the company donate all the items and their time with no compensation except for the wonderful feeling of knowing that they’ve helped a child who otherwise might not have a chance.
By MCC
August 7th, 2008 at 03:14am
Under Furniture News
With over 100 complaints filed against HomeSpun Home Fashions, Attorney General Bob McDonnell has stepped in and filed suit against the web based company. The suit was filed in the Petersburg Circuit Court on Tuesday against the Virginia company.
The complaints allege that the company either shipped orders late or failed to ship orders at all. McDonnell reiterated that businesses should be run both legally and fairly. The suit will provide relief for the many customers that were affected by the company.
The companies web site is no longer operating and their voice mail reveals they are in the process of filing for bankruptcy. The message also says that no calls will be returned.
By MCC
August 6th, 2008 at 05:09am
Under Furniture News
The 876 employees that lost their jobs at the Norwalk Furniture Corp. in July may be returning to work by the end of the week. The financially burdened company is getting help from two investment groups that will help get the company back on it’s feet.
The companies debt that totals over $11 million prompted the banks withdrawal of their credit. Norwalk Furniture Corp. has been in business for 106 years and the agreements just signed will allow the tradition to continue.
With the rising cost of living, the re-opening of the Ohio based company will definitely be a relief for all the employees that were laid off.
By MCC
August 4th, 2008 at 03:05am
Under Computer Stations
Imagine having a work station desk that has a monitor mount built in and is ergonomically designed to be of the utmost comfort. Now imagine that same desk converting to a flat top desk with lot’s of clear space for other jobs in just seconds!
If this sounds like something that could be a huge benefit to your business, then check out the Revolution Desk. The monitor mounts on this desk conveniently fold down and out of the way giving you a completely clear desk top.
No longer do you have to slide your computer out of the way to use your desk top. Converting from a computer desk to a writing desk is just a “slide” away!
By MCC
August 3rd, 2008 at 10:05pm
Under The Office
Over the last 15 years workstations for employees have shrunk in size by as much as 40%! While computers have helped reduce some paper work, you still need desk top space for that and much more.
You often need desktop space to lay out files, graphs, diagrams, designs and all sorts of things. Today’s business world is even more hectic than it was years ago and computers haven’t banished the need for work space.
If an average size desk doesn’t meet the needs of your business, you don’t have to make do with one. There are places where you can pick the size of the desk that you want and most of all the size that you need to adequately perform your job.
By MCC
August 2nd, 2008 at 08:19pm
Under Furniture Accessories
You may not be able to give each of your employees their own private office, but you can give them a little sense of privacy. When you add modesty panels to your desks, it gives your staff some privacy while sitting.
An open desk may not be as much of a concern to men as it is to women. But, especially if your business is a dressier workplace, modesty panels can be a big advantage to women wearing skirts and dresses.
They can easily be added to almost any desk and will also make your office look neater. Modesty panels can hide CPU’s, wires, file boxes or any other item that may be under a desk.
And, when employees are more at ease, they can concentrate more on their work!
By MCC
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