Comfort and flexibility are the new mantras of the open office. Collaboration is thriving, and the design of open areas is evolving to meet changing expectations and requirements. Our exciting new modular lounge collections, Pasea and Nano, have just made smart, technology-integrated lounge more accessible. In a brave new world of beautiful textiles, unlimited colors, and ergonomic features, get ready to sit back and enjoy Pasea and Nano in your office!

In 2019, the way we work and how we work with others is evolving. The open office, once introduced as a breakthrough in office design, has gone under fire for being too distracting and lacking in privacy.  Entire offices are finding themselves overhearing private conversations, phone calls and interactions with clients with no way of escaping the noise. Designers are faced with the challenge of designing offices that retain the aesthetic and social advantages of open plan design while creating solutions to the age-old problems that accompany it. Less a fleeting office trend and more of an expected norm, the “flexible” office was introduced as an open plan environment that embraces the inclusion of private spaces.

If you work in New York City, chances are, you’ve been inside a noisy office. Phones ringing off the hook, sirens wailing outside, and with five different in-office conversations competing for volume. Imagine if it were possible to escape it all—without ever leaving your office. Office phone booths (often referred to as office pods) are sound proof booths that are designed for comfort and silence.

This year, as NeoCon celebrates its 50^th anniversary, we’ve chosen to highlight six of our favorite seating finds. From the Best of Neocon award-winning multipurpose chair, Movi, to the stunning Pasea modular lounge collection, our selection complements the growing office design trend towards collaborative and flexible office spaces.

Under the stress of an upcoming deadline, it’s often too easy to forget about staying healthy. However, your heath is what keeps you working; it affects your mood, how you think, your ability to stay creative, and bottom line, your productivity. A few small lifestyle changes can make a dramatic difference in how you feel throughout the day. Whether you are always on the go, or spend a lot of time at your desk, it’s time to make a commitment to staying healthy at work. In this blog, we have compiled a short list of tips to help you stay healthy in and out of the office.

Have you ever tried to concentrate in an office that was too noisy, too hot, too cold, or too cluttered? According to a report conducted by the British Council for Offices, these are problems that need be taken seriously by employers.