CMF’s Top Office Trends of 2024

Top Office Trends of 2024

In 2024, “office workspace” is going to become more and more synonymous with “better living through tech and design,” with the focus being on creating tech-savvy, sustainably designed and outfitted workplaces that foster efficiency, flexibility, and innovation. If you aren’t “thinking green” you are falling behind. We’ve got some ideas on ways to grow and thrive while minimizing your negative impact on the environment. 

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Stay Focused with an Organized Workspace 

We’ve all had those days where, despite our best efforts to be productive and efficient, we just can’t seem to get it together. Even on our best days, it’s an uphill battle to stay focused. Our world is increasingly more distracting, and with new technology and information showing up daily, it feels overwhelming to try to keep up. Learning tips and tricks to stay organized and maintain focus is crucial for our sanity as well as our success. 

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How Does Scent Affect the Workplace?  

Have you ever noticed how a pleasant scent can instantly uplift your mood and make you feel more focused? When we are surrounded by pleasant smells, our brain releases endorphins, which are natural mood boosters. 

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Facility Mats and How They Can Protect Your Workplace

Facility Matting Protects Your Office Space

Are you looking for a way to protect your office space from dirt and grime? Facility matting is an effective and affordable solution that not only keeps your office clean, but it also keeps it safe for guests and employees to walk without fear of injury. Facility mats provide an effective barrier that keeps dirt and moisture from entering your office space, while providing a pleasant aesthetic that adds to the overall look of your office while also keeping people safe. Let CMF help you explore the many benefits of utilizing facility matting by shining the spotlight on a few options that can be ordered through our site, and how they can help protect your office space.  

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Personal Spaces & Privacy Lead in Office Design in 2023

To Go Forward We Must Look Back

Who thought that in 2023 we would be looking back to the 1960’s for office design inspiration? Yet here we are! Now, as the world continues to return to a more normal operation, many employees are questioning the future of office design. The trend toward open-office layouts and hot desking has been on the rise for years, but now there is a groundswell of employees who are calling for a return to more personal and private spaces.  

As the debate continues, it is clear that the future of office design will need to strike a balance between privacy and collaboration.  

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Shining the Light on Ergonomic Office Furniture

Ergonomics: Why It is Important

Ergonomics. It is likely a term not often thought about during a person’s day-to-day life, however, it absolutely affects everyone. Ergonomics is the study, and actual science, of how people interact with the objects around them. By studying both our positive and negative interactions with objects, we can develop innovative technologies to improve our movement through the world. At CMF, we focus on office furniture ergonomics to help our customers better understand the effects an office chair, an anti-fatigue mat, or a sit-stand desk can have to improve posture, productivity, and beyond. Read on as we shine the spotlight on our two current favorites and learn their benefits.

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The Most Popular Office Design Trends For 2023

The Most Popular Office Design Trends For 2023

Are you ready for the future of office design? With more businesses moving away from traditional office layouts and toward modern, open-plan spaces, it is important to stay ahead of the curve and understand what office design trends we can expect in 2023.  

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Bankers Box: Trusted Since 1967

Bankers Boxes are the perfect storage solution for any home or office, large or small. Bankers Box has been in the business of making storage and filing products since 1967, making them one of the most trusted names in the industry today. If you’re thinking of buying boxes, be sure to look over these tips on how to maximize your storage and filing options with these containers.

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Keeping High Touch Surfaces In Offices & Schools Clean

Keeping High-Touch Surfaces Clean 

Summer is in the rearview mirror. Schools are in session, there is a chill in the air, and the holiday season is right around the corner. With the hustle and bustle that this time of year brings, it also comes with its’ downsides: the arrival of the cold and flu seasons. To stay healthy and germ-free in the workplace and school, cleanliness is key. Learn about the various categories of high-touch surfaces, and how CMF can supply any office or school with the proper cleaning supplies and workplace solutions to keep staff and students germ-free.  

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The Top Three Advantages of Setting up Recurring Orders

The Advantages of Recurring Office Supply Orders

It can be tempting to place one-time office supply orders instead of placing recurring orders, especially since one-time orders often appear cheaper than recurring orders. However, there are several advantages to using recurring workplace solution orders that you should consider before taking the plunge with that one-time order.

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