Workplace Solutions Blog

Compact offices have become more popular due to the rise in hybrid workforces, economic considerations, and the desire for a more sustainable footprint. With hybrid workforces taking off in popularity, the need for large office spaces is minimal, as only a specific number of employees visit the office weekly. Also, a smaller space allows for lower costs and sustainable options instead of providing larger office operations support, furniture, and supplies. Office Basics gives you the commercial workspace design, information, furniture, products, and assistance you need to maximize efficiency in compact offices.

Working environments have changed throughout the years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, more businesses have enforced remote and hybrid workforces, allowing employees to work from their home offices or providing schedules for the number of remote days and work days in the office. Office Basics is here to supply you with office products and advice, and we can create a remote and hybrid workplace design that will suit all of your needs.

As businesses and industries seek more sustainable practices, the demand for eco-friendly janitorial supplies has surged. This growing demand is two-fold:

Most people try their hardest to avoid thinking about the impending fall season while they’re still in the middle of summer. But marketers don’t have that luxury. They have to prepare for their fall campaigns!

It’s not easy being a facility manager these days. You’re being asked to do a lot. Some of the common challenges we see with facility management are:

Promotional products have a rich history, dating back much further than many realize. In fact, the first promotional products in the United States were commemorative buttons, which were introduced in 1789 to celebrate George Washington's election as president. However, it wasn't until the late 1800s that the promotional products industry truly began to take shape.

Summer is around the corner! As you gear up for your summer marketing campaigns, now is the time to decide which promotional items you will incorporate into your strategy. Planning ahead will ensure that your promotional products are delivered to you in plenty of time.

With so many options available, choosing a promotional product for your campaign can sometimes be daunting. We advise our clients to remember the following fundamentals:

Overview

Aspen Heights Partners (AHP), a company at the forefront of student living since 2006, was building brand-new, off-campus student housing in Charlotte, NC. Serving the students of UNCC, AHP wanted their new housing development to be a cut above the rest.

When people think about office supplies, the first things that come to mind are usually items like paper, pens, and staples. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. For example, here’s a list of our office supply capabilities:

Industry: Retail

Challenges:

• Inconsistent fulfillment and facilitation by previous vendor
• Lack of cost reduction opportunities with previous vendor
• Poor communication with previous vendor