A Checklist for Returning to Work(places) in a Post-Pandemic World
April 22, 2020
There are many questions surrounding how the world of work will rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ideas on how we can prepare.
Ideas
In a lifetime, we will spend 90,000 hours at work. The core purpose of our company is to make room for people to thrive within those hours. We believe that ideas and resources have the power to transform those hours to be more productive and enjoyable for every employee at every organization.
Incorporating Acoustic Solutions to Limit Noise in a Busy Space
July 30, 2020
As with many workspace remodels, one of the concerns we addressed was the noisiness of our space and how to implement acoustic solutions
Using Pops of Color to Bring Out Brand & Culture
July 23, 2020
(And Demystifying 5 Interior Design Color Myths) While current trends lean toward neutral color palettes, we wanted to showcase how color brings life to a
Infusing Social Spaces for Collaboration in a Workspace
July 16, 2020
(And How to Tweak Them for Physical Distancing) Social spaces may briefly change during the pandemic, but soon they will be in all office spaces.
Building a Reception Area to Own Welcoming, Wayfinding, and Wowing
July 8, 2020
The reception area is a company’s first chance to impress visitors. Before we remodeled, our lobby needed some serious help. Here’s how we tweaked it.
What’s In A Name? Our Brand Tweak from Business Interiors of Idaho to BII
May 4, 2020
We recently decided to tweak our brand from Business Interiors of Idaho to BII and to launch the new slogan “Creating Inspired Spaces.” Here’s why.
How We Became Idaho’s 3Form Authorized Dealer
April 4, 2020
This past year brought a number of exciting developments for our company; one of the most noteworthy was being chosen as Idaho’s exclusive 3form dealer.
A Brief History of BII
March 31, 2020
The history of BII, and how it became a household name for commercial office furniture in Idaho, starts, as many stories do, with
How Much Does a Cubicle Workstation Cost in 2020?
March 25, 2020
There are dozens of manufacturers who design workstations and, on top of that, hundreds of ways to configure them…but how much do they actually cost?
What Does the Office Furniture Buying Process Look Like?
March 20, 2020
While the process for buying commercial office furniture isn’t always as easy as click to order, there is no reason why it should be overcomplicated.
White Papers and Other Resources
The Importance Of Good Sitting
The relationship between the human body and chair can minimize discomfort and promote people’s well-being—physically, emotionally, and cognitively. Task chairs should be built to accommodate the range of body sizes around the world.
How to Create a Successful Organizational Culture
A search for “company culture” turns up over 290,000,000 hits in a fraction of a second. Why does the topic earn so much press? Because it’s critically important, often misunderstood, and influences employee engagement.
Balancing Cost Effectiveness With Support For Corporate Change & Flexibility
Business trends, the value of space, and how changes in organizational workstyles affect office design; this paper discusses how to achieve a flexible balance between fixed and adaptable workspace elements.
Knowledge in the Workplace
As more and more of the economy is knowledge-based, there is a need to better identify of the difficulties of measuring knowledge outputs and how to carefully weigh decisions about the work environment that could impact an organization’s ability to effectively support its knowledge activities.
