Space utilization has always been an issue for companies and corporations both big and small. This especially pertains to the booking of meeting rooms, and finding ways to make sure groups of all sizes have a room that can satisfy their need. However, by allowing central personnel, like receptionists the ability to re-arrange meetings into different rooms, you can fully utilize the space you are operating in.   Help reduce space conflicts How many of you have had to book a meeting in a room that seats more people than you have attending, or have tried to book a large room but find that the only one available is too small to host your attendees? The problem arises from not knowing how many guests

Having catering at meetings creates a more welcoming and friendly atmosphere for those attending. By welcoming invitees with food, even if it is as simple as a vegetable tray, shows them that you have taken the time to welcome them, and made them a priority. Further, just like sitting around a dining table at home with a family, eating food creates a more open environment that encourages interaction and idea sharing. Think about how many relationships start, or how they grow, just by sharing a meal with someone. By catering an event, you are not only providing employees and guests with an energy treat, but you are encouraging socializing creating a catalyst for relationship business.  One of the most commonly underappreciated aspects in a business meeting can

In any remote team, having access to collaboration tools that allow you to work online and communicate with employees and clients is crucial. Collaboration tools enable you to operate effectively in a distributed setting. They bring people together far better than phone calls. There are so many tools out there to choose from, that it can be hard to choose one. Skype is one of the most well established business communication tools. It was one of the first free online communication tools available and continues to deliver reliable service. Microsoft purchased Skype in 2011. Because Skype wasn’t optimized for business use and was geared more toward individuals, Microsoft combined the enterprise features of Lync with the Skype user experience to offer a more business-specific tool. Microsoft rebranded

Like many other things in life, the workplace has evolved significantly over the years. We’ve come a long way since the grey cubicles of yore. While technology has played a role in streamlining processes and improving the way people work, there has also been a shift in what employees would consider the ideal workplace. Generations Y and Z, which will soon make up the majority of our population, have shaped the modern workplace. Unlike the Baby Boomer Generation, which kept their work and personal lives separate, Generations Y and Z view work and life through a single lens. They have a more casual and collaborative work style and prioritize health and wellness. Therefore, modern workspaces tend to reflect those values. The right office design can actually

Hot desking is an innovative and cost-effective working arrangement that allows employers to accommodate today’s increasingly mobile workforce. Although many office workers enjoy having their own personal territory at the office, the truth is that desk occupancy rates rarely rise above 50%. This means that employers are tying up real estate costs in unused space. As an increasing number of companies give their employees the option to work from home or move from one location to another, fewer desks are needed in the office on a regular basis. In addition to helping companies trim costs, hot desking creates flexible seating that encourages collaboration and the spread of ideas. It makes companies less divided and puts workers in close proximity to people from different teams or departments. However,