A recent study by Kathleen Vohs at the University of Minnesota discovered that messiness may actually assist the creative process. Disordered spaces seem to encourage people to think outside the box. In direct contrast is author Marie Kondo’s recommendation that you...
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but it may not be the healthiest way to go. Australian insurance company Medibank constructed an office building that is, in many ways, spatially inefficient – all for the good of its employees. Medibank and...
Business owners and facilities managers are embracing the benefits of new flexible workspaces – maximized space utilization, minimized build-out costs – but for many workers, changing the old office environment may be an unwelcome update. Without an enthusiastic...
Choice – it’s what employees want in their workplace environments. Businesses that build flexibility into the workplace are able to hire and retain top talent, and keep productivity at a high level. Choices can take a variety of forms, from flex hours to telecommuting...
National Office Systems (NOS) is honored to be selected as the Partner of the Week by the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Capital Chapter. NOS helps legal professionals reclaim their space and work more efficiently by creatively managing records, vital...
National Office Systems Inc. Counted Among Finalists for the 2016 IES Sales & Excellence Awards in the Customer Partnering Category National Office Systems, Inc. (NOS, Inc) has been selected as a finalist for the 6th Annual Institute for Excellence in Sales (IES)...
A large IT company needed to provide secure storage for their employees but metal lockers did not fit the decor or company image – so they looked to NOS to help them create the right solution. Laminate lockers proved to be the best solution and allowed for...
“Ergonomics” is a term often used to describe the posture-supporting comfort of a desk chair or a driver’s seat. Your posture certainly plays an important role in your health and productivity, but it seems that posture also has a significant effect on your attitude....
Is this you? You’re bootstrapping your startup. You and your team are working out of your studio apartment. You hold client meetings at a nearby Starbucks. The business is starting to take off, and you have no time to sleep, eat, or shower. Finding the right office...
As the end of the year approaches, the IRS has a little holiday gift for businesses looking for last-minute ways to boost their tax deductions. It’s the Section 179 tax rule, which permits the deduction of the full purchase price of business equipment, up to $25,000....
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