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The Benefits of Working at a Height Adjustable Desk: A Day in the Life

In today’s fast-paced work environment, maintaining good health and productivity is more important than ever. One simple yet effective way to achieve this is by using a height-adjustable desk. Let’s explore how this ergonomic marvel can transform your typical work day, whether you’re in a bustling office or a cosy home workspace. Morning: Start Your Day Right Imagine starting your day with a fresh cup of coffee, standing at your…
Nushke
September 18, 2024
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Embracing Biophilia: Enhancing Workplace Well-being and Productivity

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, the concept of biophilia—our innate connection to nature—has gained significant traction. Incorporating natural elements into office spaces not only enhances aesthetic appeal but also offers numerous benefits for employee well-being and productivity. Let’s explore the advantages of biophilia in the workplace and practical tips for integrating nature into your office environment. The Benefits of Biophilia Reduced Stress and Improved Well-being: Studies have shown that exposure…
Nushke
August 21, 2024
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Why Companies allocate a large portion of their budget to meeting and boardrooms

In the evolving landscape of corporate office design, a noticeable trend has emerged: companies are increasingly willing to allocate a larger portion of their budget to meeting and boardrooms compared to individual workstations. This shift is driven by several key factors that highlight the importance of collaborative spaces in fostering innovation, productivity, and employee satisfaction. The Power of Collaboration One of the primary reasons for this investment is the undeniable…
Nushke
August 19, 2024
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HOW A CLEAN DESK POLICY BENEFITS A BUSINESS

ZOOM OUT - HOW A CLEAN DESK POLICY BENEFITS A BUSINESS In a previous post, we explored the personal benefits of a clean desk, which is beautifully summed up in the quote by Theobald and Cooper (4): “Detox your desk, declutter your life and mind”. Here we shine a light on how it can benefit the entire workspace and how the policy can be supported with the right furnishings. 5…
Nushke
April 2, 2024
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A clean desk policy

A CLEAN DESK POLICY The benefits & the supporting furniture One of my favourite quotes, by two famous authors, Theobald and Cooper (4) is: “Detox your desk, declutter your life and mind” I often find myself spending 10 minutes every morning cleaning and reorganizing my workspace before I even open my emails. This is due to the post-it note stuck on the second screen, notebooks and trade magazines left open…
Nushke
February 7, 2024
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ENTRAWOOD at Decorex Joburg 2023

Entrawood stand in the 100% Design Hall, Decrex Joburg, Sandton Convention centreENTRAWOOD IS AT DECOREX JOBURG 2ND FLOOR, SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE The doors are open to this year's Decorex Joburg, there is so much to see of SA local talent, and new trends, listen to design industry speakers. Visit Entrawood to see how much you can achieve with the backdrop display and storage range! The stand has a bright side,…
Nushke
August 4, 2023
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Office refurbishment is a great opportunity that should not be wasted

The opportunity to invigorate and enhance your workspace does not come often. There is a massive opportunity to design a custom layout with practical furnishings that allow people to effortlessly move from one task to another, without being slowed by an ill-conceived layout or poorly placed tools and furnishings. Getting a full picture of the client's needs is essential, we need to understand their "pain" to be able to come…
Nushke
February 22, 2023
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Entrakor Training Furniture for inspiring and flexible learning spaces

Does your client need a space that helps their learners to focus and zone in on the teacher and content? Or rather a space that gets their creative juices flowing and their minds working? These two scenarios require completely different layouts and furniture and can benefit from different colour schemes and lighting as well. The focused layout Has desks arranged around a central point - a lecturer and learning aids such…
Nushke
October 30, 2022
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Meet Anneke & Lynette

We have also welcomed 2 new space planners to our team, Anneke and Lynette, who will be taking over from Lisa and KG. These talented ladies both have experience in working closely with clients to make their vision come to life. Read on to get to know each of them better.Anneke has been working as a designer in the office furniture industry for a few years, she knows the right…
Nushke
July 15, 2022
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Hybrid Work – and what it means

The hybrid workplace combines remote work (whether that be from home, a cafe, co-work or shared office) and work in a traditional office space. The goal of the hybrid workplace is to support every work style and every employee. This model may look different for different companies and individuals, the main thing is that the policies, infrastructure and technical support, make flexibility possible. Let's look at a few popular models:Image…
Nushke
January 21, 2022