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FROM THE BLOG - Office Space Management - Office Space Planning is an essential part of building an office. If an office space is well planned, the office will run more efficiently, employees will be happier and, overall, the office will be more productive. Well planned office spaces also save money by maximizing the use of a smaller, less expensive space rather than paying for a larger, typically more expensive space. Today many companies, including the company I work with, uses a unique software and space design consultants to maximize the potential of an office facility by rearranging cubicle blocks or bringing in space efficient cubicles, relocating office equipment and creating departments of employees to easily work together.

Space Planning works to eliminate office spaces that are difficult to maneuver through, or that make office communication difficult. Employees should be able to reach and use office equipment easily, for example copy and fax machines should be on the same floor as the employee so the employee can easily use these items as needed. Inter-office communication can also be improved through space planning by creating solid departments that allow employees working on similar tasks to work together to overcome problems or share ideas.

These little details can greatly improve office efficiency and productivity. So, when you are looking at your office space think of how employees will be moving through the office and communicating to solve problems and stay on task. A successful office arrangement will help to build a successful business. If you need help developing office space ideas, or questions about how to maximize your office space potential, go to www.totalcorporatesolutions.com.

FROM THE BLOG - Office Space Ergonomics - Many daily office employees experience back pain, weak joints, carpal tunnel syndrome or develop poor eye sight from computer work. In today's workplace, the computer is the number one piece of equipment used in offices, but in proper or over use can lead to injury almost as easily as using heavy factory or warehouse equipment. Providing employees with an office ergonomics plan can prevent cumulative trauma disorders that develop as a result of excessive force, repetitive motion, awkward body posture and no rest.

To begin, make sure your office work space is designed for you. The objects you need should be within arm's length, to avoid reaching, and your computer station should be adjusted to your height. To ensure your posture meets recommended office ergonomics guidelines, sit up straight with your back against your seat rest and your feet flat on the floor, hands and wrists should be kept straight with your fingers lightly touching the keys on your keyboard. You should be able to keep your head and neck straight while looking at your computer screen.

Office exercises are a great way to release tension that can build while sitting at a desk all day. Try stretching your hands or shaking out your wrists after typing for long periods of time. For back pain, try to roll your shoulders or stretch your arms over your head. These exercises release the tension built up from sitting for long periods of time. Repetitive motion also leads to cumulative trauma disorders, so try to change tasks every 20 to 30 minutes. If you begin to feel tired, take a break to stretch and walk around.