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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The Power of Color in the Workplace

The Power of Color in the Workplace

Color – it’s all around us, but we rarely consider how it might affect us. Yet the impact of color on our emotions, reactions, and modes of thinking is undeniable. Color has the power to excite or soothe, raise or lower blood pressure, and even affect our appetite. Some colors can spark positivity or motivation, others can create a sense of peace and concentration. Color has such an impact on us, there is a whole section of psychology dedicated to its study.  

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Top Promotional Gift Items This Holiday Season

Top Promotional Gift Items for the Holidays

Tis the season for giving back. And CMF’s wide range of promotional products provides plenty of opportunities to show a little love to your employees, clients, and customers, and remind them how much you value and appreciate them. Whether it’s a simple gesture or something a little grander, you are sure to find something just right with CMF.   

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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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Head in the Cloud

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Stock Up on School Supplies for September Now!

Shop for School Now? Yes!

We know you are just winding down from this school year, but what if we were to recommend shopping for school supplies for September and the 2023-2024 school year? It may seem a little premature, but what is wrong with doing a little preparation for next year, today?! Especially if there are savings involved! 

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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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