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  • Steelcase Leap - The greatest chair ever made?

    by Paul Schmeling
    SInce the beginning of this pandemic, more people have been looking for a better alternative than the simple chair they bought at Sam's or Costco o...

  • Buy your new office chair after you test drive your options at local office furniture dealers

    by Paul Schmeling
    Sit before you commit.  Try before you buy.   Why invest in an office chair without trying it first?    If you are shopping for a good quality chai...

  • How to check if an office chair is made for professional-duty use

    by Paul Schmeling
    Chairs that are designed for professional applications and 8-hour use are full of features that help the user maintain better posture, more comfort, safer conditions, and an optimized workplace for wellness and longevity. 

  • Do you need an expensive office chair for your home office?

    by Paul Schmeling
    You don’t have to buy the most expensive chair, and you shouldn’t buy the cheapest.  
    Posted in collaborative spaces, employee engagement, employee retention, mesh chairs, modern office, office design, open plan office

  • Creating Happy Work Environments for Better Retention and Engagement

    by Paul Schmeling
    One of the most under-utilized elements of the modern workspace is the furniture design and the story that it tells to employees, customers, and stakeholders.
    Posted in collaborative spaces, employee engagement, employee retention, mesh chairs, modern office, office design, open plan office

  • 13 Reasons to Go Back to the Office

    by Paul Schmeling
    Getting back to the office has its perks... and its a little different for everyone.  It should be easy to identify with at least one of our 13 Reasons to Go Back to the Office.

  • Four of the Trendiest Office Furniture Brands to Watch in 2020

    by Max Helgeson
    Trendy office furniture can go a long way towards creating the environment you want and need to keep your employees both happy and productive. Whether it's new ergonomic task chairs or sleek height-adjustable desks, your office furniture decisions affect more than you may immediately think.

    But what brands should you buy? Do you go with the big name, or is a smaller more locally focused office furniture brand the better bet? That's what this blog is here to help you decide.

  • How to ACTUALLY Save Money on Office Furniture in Chicago

    by Paul Schmeling
    Saving money on office furniture is often at the top of any list of concerns for customers. Reducing costs has been a hot button topic even when the economy is doing fairly well. But furnishing your office in a pleasing way is vital. It creates the kind of environment and culture your business needs to attract and retain your best workers.

  • Shopping for Office Chairs in Chicago: 5 Things to Know

    by Paul Schmeling

    Finding the right office chairs for your business is pivotal. It's more important than you may realize at first. The hardworking individuals in your Chicago office deserve to be comfortable in a space and position where they'll be spending roughly 8 hours (or more!) of their day. High-quality office chairs are the best and most cost-effective way to ensure your associates stay productive and happy.

    Here are five things you should know about shopping for office chairs in Chicagoland.