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Sound privacy issues are definitely not new on college campuses but there are several trends converging that are making the problem worse. Having dedicated quiet spaces is a crucial part of the solution and many universities are taking action to support their students and faculty.
Privacy
The Full History of the Phone Booth
The origins of the phone booth date back to the 1880s soon after the invention of the telephone. Those of you old enough may remember these small structures with a big steel phone mounted inside of it. What started as a novel idea quickly became a key component of worldwide communication
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Productivity
The 7 Worst Distractions In The Office
When in the office most of us can’t say that we are working ALL the time. Or, at the very least, that we’re using 100% of our energy and focus. Of course, there are many reasons for less than optimal productivity so let's look at the worst causes and what can be done about them!
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Office
A Day in the Life with a TalkBox at Home
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Peggy Shell who is the owner of Creative Alignments, a successful recruiting firm in Boulder Colorado. They have multiple TalkBoxes at their office and during the pandemic, she chose to get one for her home as well. We wanted to see how it was going.
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Productivity
5 Tips To Increase Productivity
Making even small changes can improve your levels of productivity and can have dramatic effects on business growth. Finding a better workflow can also reduce stress and prevent burnout. Ultimately, the quality of your work can improve while still leaving you time to live a well-rounded life.
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Privacy
9 Ways To Energize Your Employees
According to a recent poll, ONLY 34% of the U.S. workforce feel that they are engaged in their work. Keeping your team motivated is one of the toughest challenges that any leader faces, so we interviewed a few successful business owners to learn how they energize their employees.
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Interior design
Open Offices - The Noisy Elephant in the Room
Ok, let's talk about it. Open office environments are awesome, except when they are not. The realities of working in them can undermine the same positive effects they were initially intended to improve. So how can we actually create office spaces that promote collaboration and innovation?
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University Quiet Spaces - Oxymoron or Necessity
Sound privacy issues are definitely not new on college campuses but there are several trends converging that are making the problem worse. Having dedicated quiet spaces is a crucial part of the solution and many universities are taking action to support their students and faculty.
Read article
Productivity
The Shocking Cost of Workplace Distractions
See our new findings about how much distractions and interruptions are costing companies today. We've explored the brain science as well as crunched the hard numbers for a revealing perspective on efficiency in the workplace and what to do about it.
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Interior design
The Difference Between a Privacy Pod and Booth
Booths. Pods. What’s the Difference? They are the same thing, right? — Well, sort of... If you don't want to end up hurtling into space you may want to read this. Plus it will help your research on potential privacy solutions.
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Privacy
Overlapping Conversations in a Modern World
We now live in an era where our smartphones and devices are second nature to our every day routines. However, our usage and over usage of technology hasn’t quite caught up with longstanding rules of etiquette. Here we dive into this issue and what can be done about it.
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The Full History of the Phone Booth
The origins of the phone booth date back to the 1880s soon after the invention of the telephone. Those of you old enough may remember these small structures with a big steel phone mounted inside of it. What started as a novel idea quickly became a key component of worldwide communication
Read articleProductivity
The Shocking Cost of Workplace Distractions
See our new findings about how much distractions and interruptions are costing companies today. We've explored the brain science as well as crunched the hard numbers for a revealing perspective on efficiency in the workplace and what to do about it.
Read articleProductivity
The 7 Worst Distractions In The Office
When in the office most of us can’t say that we are working ALL the time. Or, at the very least, that we’re using 100% of our energy and focus. Of course, there are many reasons for less than optimal productivity so let's look at the worst causes and what can be done about them!
Read articleProductivity
5 Tips To Increase Productivity
Making even small changes can improve your levels of productivity and can have dramatic effects on business growth. Finding a better workflow can also reduce stress and prevent burnout. Ultimately, the quality of your work can improve while still leaving you time to live a well-rounded life.
Read articlePrivacy
9 Ways To Energize Your Employees
According to a recent poll, ONLY 34% of the U.S. workforce feel that they are engaged in their work. Keeping your team motivated is one of the toughest challenges that any leader faces, so we interviewed a few successful business owners to learn how they energize their employees.
Read articleInterior design
Open Offices - The Noisy Elephant in the Room
Ok, let's talk about it. Open office environments are awesome, except when they are not. The realities of working in them can undermine the same positive effects they were initially intended to improve. So how can we actually create office spaces that promote collaboration and innovation?
Read articleProductivity
University Quiet Spaces - Oxymoron or Necessity
Sound privacy issues are definitely not new on college campuses but there are several trends converging that are making the problem worse. Having dedicated quiet spaces is a crucial part of the solution and many universities are taking action to support their students and faculty.
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