PayPal has just opened the doors to its new Canadian headquarters, located in the MaRS Discovery District in Downtown Toronto. The office is clad in artistic murals, branded bikes and a ping-pong table. Even the boardrooms have quirky Canadian names like "Double Double" -- a term coined by Tim Horton's...
Home offices are often lacking in physical spaces. Sometimes, you might even find yourself building your workspace in that nook in the kitchen or in that extra space behind the couch. Whatever the situation, floor space is often a commodity for telecommuters. So, when I see a piece of furniture...
This is a guest post by Heidi Cardenas. There’s no denying that employees who are happy with their surroundings are happier at work. And by extension, employees who are more physically comfortable and aren’t distracted by awkward desk arrangements or back pain from uncomfortable chairs are able to...
Amsterdam design studio Heldergroen has an approach to work-life alignment that we at Ridiculously Efficient can definitely get behind: a disappearing office in which the desks vanish at 6 p.m. each day. [contextly_auto_sidebar id="a6gpfObFq2NNl80HJFB6DxEFaNxpQ6rV"]You read that right. The workspaces are all connected to the ceiling...
A person's desk says wonders about their work style. Some prefer organized chaos, while others prefer clean and minimalist -- but whatever your style may be, its likely your desk is missing a few key components. A recent infographic from the Huffington Post displays exactly how to set you your...
There are several factors that should be considered when designing an office, whether at home or for a company. Especially important is the colors you choose for the decor. Different colors elicit a variety of moods and emotions. Your office should be designed to boost productivity and the overall moods...
