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How NBF is Working From Home

4/7/2020

How NBF is Working From Home

Sam Pekarske 4/7/2020

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The Complete Guide to Furniture Cleaning

3/31/2020

The Complete Guide to Furniture Cleaning

Sam Pekarske 3/31/2020

Transitioning to Learning from Home

3/30/2020

Transitioning to Learning from Home

Sam Pekarske 3/30/2020

Is your kid raising their hand in the middle of the day, shouting "Mr. Dad!" or "Mrs. Mommy!"? Has your college-age student resorted to calling you "Professor Parent" while they're studying? Maybe your learn-from-home situation hasn't gone that far, but when you're making a quick transition from the classroom to the living room, there's a lot of considerations that can make things as smooth as possible.

Learn More about the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI)

3/23/2020

Learn More about the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI)

Joanna Terry 3/23/2020

The Healthier Hospitals Initiative was started by twelve US health systems with the goal of making healthcare environments safer for patients, guests and caregivers. The initiative is comprised of 6 challenge areas – Engaged Leadership, Healthier Food, Leaner Energy, Safer Chemicals, Smart Purchasing and Less Waste. Participation is completely voluntary – hundreds of hospitals and health systems are enrolled and undertaking one or more of the challenges.

The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

3/13/2020

The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

Sam Pekarske 3/13/2020

A growing number of businesses are replacing bulky desktop computers with laptops and docks, eliminating costly overhead while giving employees a dose of freedom. This newfound mobility has caused employers to consider the perks and problems that come with remote work. As with any major shift in office culture, there's benefits and pitfalls that come with change. Everybody's home life is as unique as their workflow. Whether you have a full-fledged home office or a little bit of space at the kitchen table, there are ways to make a work-from-home day as productive as a stint in the office. As always, there are also ways that a remote workday can go off the rails. Weigh your options-- is it worth the work to make working from home work out?

Working Hard while Working from Home

3/13/2020

Working Hard while Working from Home

Sam Pekarske 3/13/2020

Perhaps the weather outside is frightful (and your home office is so delightful), you're feeling under a different kind of weather, or there's a global safety concern that could decimate the workforce-- whatever the reason, a work-from-home day might pop up unexpectedly. While fully and partially-remote employees are used to the on-your-own workflow, desk-bound employees might have a harder time adjusting to a different scenery.

Designing a Remote Work Policy that Works

3/13/2020

Designing a Remote Work Policy that Works

Sam Pekarske 3/13/2020

Making a Quick Transition to a Remote Workforce

3/13/2020

Making a Quick Transition to a Remote Workforce

Sam Pekarske 3/13/2020

We can never anticipate when the most trying times will pop up, but we can certainly face these challenges in a way that keeps everybody safe, secure, and productive. During the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, employers and employees have felt immense pressure to keep their staff and themselves safe. This has to begin with taking precautions, whenever necessary, to keep everybody isolated and home-bound.

Trusted Resources for COVID-19

3/13/2020

Trusted Resources for COVID-19

Sam Pekarske 3/13/2020

When you're gathering information about COVID-19, make sure you're seeking out vetted resources that come from trusted authorities and agencies. We've compiled a list of the organizations that we have used to aggregate and share our recommendations and policies.

Furnish a Successful Home Office

3/13/2020

Furnish a Successful Home Office

Sam Pekarske 3/13/2020

Sure, you can set up shop at the dining room table, open up your laptop while you're lounging in bed, or take on a project while you kick your feet up on the couch, but there's nothing quite like the work you can accomplish when you're in a great home office space. No matter what size, shape, or layout you're working with, National Business Furniture's selection of desks, chairs, storage, and décor can create a space that suits your work style.

Design Ideas for a Productive Home Office

3/13/2020

Design Ideas for a Productive Home Office

Sam Pekarske 3/13/2020

Will you have a perfectly productive workday, or will you struggle to succeed? The answer can be found in the habits you keep during your remote work days as well as the space you surround yourself with. It's easy to think "I'll do just fine at the dinner table" or bring your laptop to bed, but a successful remote career depends on a few careful considerations within your home office space.

The Side Effects of Working From Home

3/13/2020

The Side Effects of Working From Home

Sam Pekarske 3/13/2020

Shutdowns, layoffs, and remote-only workplaces have been sweeping the nation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The instant effects of working-from-home are easy to pinpoint: it's harder to schedule meetings, some people won't have access to the tech and tools that are too big to remove to the office, quick in-person conversations have to migrate to chat, etc. However, there's secondary effects that can drastically change a person's workday.

The FAQs of Working Remote During COVID-19

3/12/2020

The FAQs of Working Remote During COVID-19

Sam Pekarske 3/12/2020

As companies put emergency remote work policies in place and the workforce shifts towards working-from-home, there's often more questions than answers. Here's a few solutions to the most burning questions about transitioning, implementing, and sustaining a successful remote work program.

Six Business Books by Women

3/1/2020

Six Business Books by Women

Sam Pekarske 3/1/2020

It's no secret that some of the world's greatest writers have been women. From impactful works of fiction to hard-hitting journalism and elegant poetry to complex histories, female writers have penned incredible works of literary mastery. In the business world, women have been significantly underrepresented, but as those tides change it becomes more and more important to listen to the wisdom of women who have found success.

Female Trailblazers in Business

3/1/2020

Female Trailblazers in Business

Sam Pekarske 3/1/2020

Create a Workplace That Thrives: How to Start an Employee Resource Group

3/1/2020

Create a Workplace That Thrives: How to Start an Employee Resource Group

Sam Pekarske 3/1/2020

In a world where inclusion, representation, visibility, and diversity matters, it's often a long and winding road to find balance in the workplace. Even after a company builds a workforce that represents the world around it, employee support is as important as ever. Creating an employee resource group (ERG) is an effective way to bring like-minded employees together for the opportunity to lift their voices up and inspire meaningful change.

Standing Height Solutions for Government Employees

1/27/2020

Standing Height Solutions for Government Employees

Nicole Groshek 1/27/2020

When it comes to office furniture for government employees, there’s one trend that seems to be growing more and more every year—the need for standing furniture solutions. Alternating between sitting and standing has been proven time and time again to increase blood flow, leading to healthier, happier and more productive employees. It’s no wonder government offices are hopping on board the standing height bandwagon, as the benefits of this type of furniture have proven themselves to be quite noteworthy. If your government office has already made the decision to equip the space with standing height solutions, then this list of our best-selling GSA approved standing desks is for you.

A Great Guest Experience Starts with Great Décor

1/24/2020

A Great Guest Experience Starts with Great Décor

Sam Pekarske 1/24/2020

A great first impression is the gateway to a great hotel experience. When a guest enters your lobby, your aesthetic choices are at the forefront of their mind and sometimes it takes more than a friendly staff and comfortable furniture to turn a simple entryway into a grand entrance. The hospitality industry has a particularly high turnover of trends and what's new-and-now will become dated in short order. Simple décor pieces are the quickest, most cost-effective way to refresh a space without having to commit to high-cost measures. From quick fixes to timelessly tasteful investments, you'll love the energy that a well-curated lobby can bring to your hotel.

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Resources

Tips and Ideas

How NBF is Working From Home

The Complete Guide to Furniture Cleaning

Transitioning to Learning from Home

Learn More about the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI)

The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

Working Hard while Working from Home

Designing a Remote Work Policy that Works

Making a Quick Transition to a Remote Workforce

Trusted Resources for COVID-19

Furnish a Successful Home Office

Design Ideas for a Productive Home Office

The Side Effects of Working From Home

The FAQs of Working Remote During COVID-19

Six Business Books by Women

Female Trailblazers in Business

Create a Workplace That Thrives: How to Start an Employee Resource Group

Standing Height Solutions for Government Employees

A Great Guest Experience Starts with Great Décor