As serviced offices are on the increase in Umhlanga I thought I would take the opportunity to assist when choosing the right serviced office for you.
Here are some points to consider and questions you should ask to make the process a little smoother; Read the rest of this entry »
Imagine your dream office – from location to situation, to design, ergonomics and convenience…
If you could implement one fantasy idea in the workplace, what would it be?
A resident chef on call to whip up meals for you and the staff? A pet-friendly office utopia for people and dogs? A time machine that could give you that extra hour you need in the workday? Read the rest of this entry »
Imagine your work life in another hemisphere. The northern hemisphere is typically a very different way of life compared with the southern hemisphere but consider the difference in what your working life would be from North to South.
From the clothes one wears, to the cost of living, to the expectation of work and the climate, the South definitely gives the North a run for it’s money on the work front. Read the rest of this entry »
The definition of convenient according to the Oxford Dictionary is “fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans”, “involving little trouble or effort” and “helpfully placed or occurring”. Many companies are adopting this adjective as the basis for their office setup. Read the rest of this entry »
Imagine an office where quirky design and functionality meet. Where slides enable you to get from one part of a building to another, where hallways are lit like runways, where egg-shaped meeting room walls act as whiteboards, where walls can be deconstructed into seating… Read the rest of this entry »
Imagine an office where ergonomicswere the main feature. Meet The Gravitonusiclubby, the ultimate in luxury ergonomic computer chairs and spinal comfort… Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever thought about the way your office space motivates workers, increases productivity or promotes creativity? We’ve all seen or heard of the extraordinary facilities that Google, Facebook HO or Pixar offer. Now game rooms, cafeterias, work out centers, colorful paint and super-sleek furniture are part of the mix.
Do you think your mind would gravitate more strongly toward your company’s unique vision if physical reminders surrounded you throughout your day? Read the rest of this entry »
Times have certainly changed! Gone are the days where the best form of communication would be to type a letter and send it by post.
The most popular forms of communication these days are email, sms, facebook and the likes. This has been absolutely fantastic as it makes life so much easier, however, if like me you are not 18 it takes an enormous amount of deciphering to understand this new age lingo. I find myself turning my phone at different angles in the hopes that I may be able to see what the person is trying to say. Read the rest of this entry »
One of our Flexible Workspace tenants, Progression, recently donated R 40 000 to the beneficiaries of Casual Day – see the press release below;
Progression calendar stars provide extra shine for Casual Day beneficiaries
Progression has donated more than R40 000 to the beneficiaries of Casual Day 2011, with sales from its second annual stylish corporate desk calendar. As an equity-owned company, aimed at successfully integrating more people with disabilities into the workplace, Progression got behind this well-supported and much-loved fundraising initiative for another successful year. Read the rest of this entry »
Happy New Year to all, if 2011 was bad may 2012 be far better, if it was good may 2012 be better still!
I am extremely surprised at my change in motivation since the end of 2011 and as a result I’m off to a great start. Saying this, I know all to well how easy it is for motivation levels to do a 180 in a very short space of time. Read the rest of this entry »
