At the height of the high-tech boom in the middle of the last decade, companies like Google and Facebook drew attention for transforming the office into a hospitable environment that would entice employees to practically live at the workplace. But the lessons of those heady years have not been lost on office designers and architects today, who are struggling with a different problem — getting people to come into the office at all.
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Spring Cleaning: How to Off-Load Your Old Office Equipment
Shopping for new office essentials to refresh your workspace is fun. What’s less exciting is figuring out what to do with all the old office chairs, electronics, and more that you’re replacing. You may find yourself with a room full of ancient printers, fax machines, and landline phones—all rendered obsolete with the process of paperless filing and digitizing. But being intentional about what happens to outdated and worn home-office equipment ensures the right gear finds a second home and limits the amount of bulky and hazardous items mistakenly sent to the city dump.
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How To Save Money With Office Furniture
So you’re in the market for office furniture, but you don’t know where to start. You have a limited budget and a strict deadline to meet. You’re asking yourself, should I reuse my own furniture? Should I purchase “used”/refurbished furniture? Or just accept the fact that you need all new furniture? When it comes to furnishing an office, there are several ways to save money on office furniture.
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