The back-to-school season is upon us, and whether you are headed to elementary school, high school, or a higher education institution, technology is at the forefront of today’s learning strategies. Due to the prevalence of technology, it is important that it is integrated throughout educational institutions, especially within classroom spaces.

In many workplaces, it is common for employees to sit in place for long periods of time, and it is important that the furniture provided is high quality. As an office worker, you may need to be seated to complete your full day’s work! In cases where employees are on their feet for most of the day—such as in a healthcare or education setting—it is equally important that relief is found when they can complete periods seated work.

At Harkel Office, we know that every project is unique, and should be treated as such. In order to ensure every project is being completed to the highest standards—no matter its size or scope—each order passes through the unique Harkel Office process. From conception to completion, the Harkel Office process ensures projects of all sizes are completed properly as they pass through our team members’ hands, leaving our clients satisfied with the outcome.

Accessibility is at the forefront of workplace design considerations, and creating spaces geared towards all employees’ health and wellbeing should be a priority in all office redesigns. In order to ensure spaces are accessible to all, employers must not only take physical barriers into consideration, but should also consider creating spaces catered to neurodiverse employees.

As we slowly return to traditional work spaces after Covid19 work from home mandates, we must begin to adjust our daily routines, as many are used to the comfort of their home offices. Despite the change, many look forward to reuniting with their colleagues and returning to a team-based, collaborative work place. However, it is important that employees return to an environment that encourages both collaboration and safety, allowing them to be both comfortable and productive. Today’s blog outlines strategies to keep in mind when redesigning your office to foster employee creativity, productivity, and comfort in a post-Covid19 world.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it many changes, both to people’s lives and to the industries that support them. While some of these changes may not survive in a post-COVID19 world, many trends will be with us for the long-term. One of the most-changed industries is healthcare, where businesses of all sizes and disciplines have seen a change in the way they do business. These changes not only affect the way in which patients are served and treated, but in the designs and function of the spaces themselves. In this blog, you will read about the top 5 post-COVID19 trends for healthcare design.