Entrepreneurs are known for working long hours, so it’s no wonder they have a hard time stepping away from their business long enough to take, much less enjoy, a summer vacation. This is especially true in America, which has developed a reputation as the “No Vacation Nation,” as nearly 60 percent of people admit to feeling vacation-deprived.
It’s no secret that a person’s professional environment affects their overall productivity in the workplace. Take communal workrooms, which have been hailed for breaking down barriers—both literally and figuratively—between employees. But now that the bloom is off the rose, the positive effects of these wall-less offices are slowly being overshadowed by their less desirable qualities.
It’s already 1 p.m., and despite spending half your day in the office, you have yet to cross off any of the items on your to-do list.
Sound familiar?
Whether you work in a home office, shared office or more traditional space, chances are your work environment is filled with distractions that threaten to torpedo your productivity.
No dress code, no commute, flexible hours – sounds like a pretty good job description, right? It’s true – these are some of the perks of working from home, but more studies are finding it might not be so great to work from home after all.
The Chicago Loop – more familiar to outsiders as the heart of Chicago’s commercial district – is one of the best locations in the country for having an office. That statement is backed up by the numbers, too – the Loop is part of the second-largest commercial business district in the country, only falling behind Midtown Manhattan, and the area has seen explosive growth over the last few years as more and more companies have realized the value of having connections to so many other businesses. Here are the three largest ways that a residence within the Chicago Loop could benefit your company.
2014 may be winding down, but employers are ramping up hiring as they add seasonal employees during the holidays and look ahead to 2015.
Your office is more than a workplace – it’s one of the most important things that clients will judge you by and merely knowing its location can have an impact on what they think of you. As such, it’s very important to focus on the impression your workplace projects, starting with these considerations.
Growing your business is a wonderful thing – in fact, that very goal is at the heart of most business operations. However, growth also has its downsides, especially when the shared office space environment begins to get stuffy. When that happens, it’s time to look for a new office that matches your current (and future) needs without wasting your resources.
Working from home has its advantages: you can often set your own hours, design a workplace that satisfies you, and have the coffee machine you want instead of the one installed in the office. Unfortunately, if you’re truly going to grow as a business, then a home office simply isn’t going to work. It’s time to take the next step.
Moving can be very stressful for a business, even if you’re going to a great new office space that has everything you need. Well… everything except furniture, that is. Follow these three tips to properly furnish your new Chicago office space in a way that truly makes sense.
