- PվƵ has been named to Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. Prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility.
read more- Efficient management of office furniture is a crucial yet often underestimated aspect of modern business operations, playing a vital role in optimizing workspace efficiency, employee comfort, and financial health. It involves more than just tracking assets; it's about strategically utilizing, maintaining, and managing the lifecycle of furniture.
read more- Companies are blending the comforts of home with vacation vibes, creating vibrant spaces that entice employees and offer Insta-worthy moments. Dive in as we summarize the article on The New York Times to discover how offices are evolving to inspire a new era of work-life balance and aesthetic appeal.
read more- Elevate your workplace design experience with PվƵ's CET Live Design, a revolutionary space-planning software that allows real-time virtual collaboration with expert designers. Offering a seamless blend of innovative technology and hands-on design expertise, CET Live Design empowers clients to actively participate in the creation of their ideal workspaces, ensuring a time-efficient, cost-effective, and visually immersive design journey.
read more- Explore the transformative impact of pods and phone booths in modern workplaces, where the need for privacy meets the demands of collaboration. These innovative structures not only enhance productivity and reduce stress by providing private workspaces but also contribute to improved collaboration and an aesthetically pleasing office environment.
read more- Explore the transformative power of PվƵ's Affordances in workspace design, influencing cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being, and fostering innovation and collaboration. With a focus on efficiency, well-being, and adaptability, PվƵ shapes work environments into hubs of productivity and satisfaction.
read more- In the intricate realm of workplace dynamics, acoustics serves as a pivotal conductor orchestrating harmony and productivity. This guide delves into the nuanced details of sound, exploring its characteristics and behaviors and unraveling its profound impact on workspaces. By mastering acoustics, businesses can sculpt offices into realms fostering communication, minimizing distractions, and championing employee well-being.
read more- Embark on a transformative journey with our guide, offering strategic insights on assembling a proficient project team, defining goals, and aligning space with culture for a successful office relocation or redesign. Engage with us to leverage Workspace Discovery in identifying your unique needs and ensuring a seamless transformation.
read more- Explore the nuanced relationship between workspace design and organizational culture in this in-depth analysis. From the catalyst role of purposeful design in cultural shifts to the indispensable need for effective change management, discover how the fusion of spatial and behavioral elements crafts workspaces that inspire positive cultures and drive enduring success.
read more- The workplace is changing. Businesses are increasingly embracing the idea of hybrid workplaces, which combine traditional office space with a remote work environment. This has created an entirely new set of considerations for businesses, such as how to design more efficient workspaces and what type of furniture is best suited for this new model.
read more- Updating an office environment to match a brand and its culture requires careful thought and consideration. From hybrid working arrangements to the design of social spaces, a few key elements should be considered.
read more- When is noise a distraction, and when is it not? So, what can you do when energy meets annoyance? It’s loud when you need quiet? The room is silent when you want to celebrate.
read more- People work for many reasons — compensation, social connections, status. However, the most important drivers of work today might be the experience of creativity and problem solving, and finding meaning in one’s work. Some people bring a sense of meaning to their work, and some organizations create cultures that foster happiness and meaning in the employee work experience. In fact, happy employees are 30% more productive. As a bonus, they also have a 37% higher sales rate and demonstrate 3 times the creative capacity. However, to date, the role of the design of the physical office space that surrounds people has been often unconsidered.
read more- A well-designed, branded environment expresses an institution’s core identity, and the values employees relate to. It communicates and supports an organization’s mission and values.
read more- How we move throughout the day, what we store, and where we store it has become a focal point for addressing the fluid nature of how people work today. Whether employees are carrying a few printouts in their bag to reference during their meetings while they pop into the office for the morning, field gear to change into when heading to a job site, or just dropping off their gym shoes before fueling up for the day, it always comes back to lockers. Shared and or assigned lockers offer an opportunity to minimize the cost of storage needs on a highly flexible floor plate and provide a solution to accommodate a multitude of assets and equipment different users need to store.
read more- Psychological safety is a critical differentiator in successful team performance and a foundational component for openness, creativity, and risk-taking. The challenge of leadership is how to foster that safety in their teams while also delivering on high and frequently increasing expectations.
read more- One of the many business leaders, facility and project managers' goals is to provide long-term, sustainable architectural solutions for their clients and employer while saving money, the environment, and flexibility for growth.
read more- ‘Let’s Talk People, Let’s Talk Space 2022’ Campaign Highlights Workspace Ecosystems, Emphasizing Flexibility and Employee Wellness as West Coast Workers Return to Offices
read more- The AVA has just announced its digital awards, and the PվƵ marketing department known as Activate has been honored with three. AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence by creative professionals responsible for the planning, concept, direction, design, and production of digital communication.
read more- Space has a direct impact on either driving or plummeting the success of organizational culture and how they need to work. Ensuring the workspace has the appropriate ratio of individual to collaborative areas which support the specific cultural needs of an organization or department within, will go a long way to enhance focus work.
read more- The pandemic has impacted mental health in more ways than one, and your employees may be returning to the workplace with more well-being struggles than when they were initially hired.
read more- Ancillary means supporting the function/s of the primary products or providing additional help or support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system.
read more- An organization adding biophilic design to their offices proves to their employees that they care for their well-being physically and mentally, along with allowing them to feel comfortable within the spaces they work.
read more- Diversity is what makes each of us unique. It includes our backgrounds, personality, life experiences, and beliefs, all the things that make us who we are.
read more- “Too often, the neurodivergent are noted as under-performing. Feedback is often focused on what the individual needs to do to improve, instead of looking at environmental factors which could be limiting their ability to be successful.” – Helen Needham
read more- While the year was challenging for all of us in the Bay design and construction community it also brought us closer to our clients and partners. Together we were all looking for answers and a clear path to navigate the changing office landscape as well as the evolving pandemic shutdowns.
read more- Mark Canez the Managing Director of the Portland office recently wrote an article regarding the state of Portland over the past year. He writes, "A positive sign is that many of our business leaders have stepped up and offered financial assistance and expertise to the Portland city government to help get the city back to the "hip, cool city" it was just a short 24 months ago".
read more- PվƵ, an industry leader in workspace strategy, office furnishing solutions, and custom architectural products, has extended its lease on the full floor it occupies at FourFortyFour South Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles until 2031.
read more- By mid-summer, a good portion of people should be vaccinated, and companies are looking ahead at how to bring their employees back to the workspace.
read more- Now that we have truly grasped the implications of this pandemic, companies are now starting to evaluate each step of the employee experience.
read more- Physical distancing norms, health, and safety concerns are at an elevated state. Every organization seeks to understand how to keep people safe, secure, and effective while sustaining their culture and implementing short and long-term workplace changes.
read more- With the pandemic creating a new work environment for most of the employees in the comfort of their homes, there is a dire need for a change in workplace ergonomics and structure to welcome back the employees with the same vigor enthusiasm.
read more- Companies that prioritize a workplace culture are more optimistic about growth and have happier and more engaged employees - even during COVID.
read more- In the age of COVID; employees need to have the right tools for the job when onboarding, whether that be a home office or a mentor.
read more- Are you feeling burned out? You may be spending too much time ruminating about your job, says psychologist Guy Winch. Learn how to stop worrying
read more- 3 Tips to Keep Your Child Children Focused and Engaged in Remote Learning
read more- As organizations continue to evaluate how to keep employees safe and engaged longterm, a Work from Home (or Work from Anywhere) policy offers a good solution. The global pandemic has accelerated the exploration of home office programs for many organizations—and both employer and employee are reaping benefits.
read more- Now more than ever, do you feel stifled by the four walls of your office, home, or cubicle? Confining ourselves indoors has produced what health experts call a "nature deficit disorder" -- depression or anxiety resulting from too little time spent outside—getting can-do great things for your health outdoors.
read more- For a majority of individuals who have been working from home for the first time, getting the correct home office setup has presented some challenging problems. When setting up the homework environment remember to implement ergonomics basics.
read more- An office relocation is no fun, but at times in a necessary evil to move your business forward. Following these ten tips will make the outcome much better.
read more- Phone booths are a functional way to solve the open office noise issue. Whether they’re being used for a quick phone call or a digital team meeting, phone booths provide acoustical privacy that benefits both the occupants and the rest of the office. Flexible, moveable - the new private space?
read more- We are here to get you back into your workspace when the time is right. We have products and solutions that can help keep your employees and customers feeling safe while preserving your culture.
read more- We’re committed to creating workspaces for you to thrive. This includes providing solutions to keep your employees safe and healthy. PվƵ recently hosted a webinar to help our partners in the community return to their workspace.
read more- Keeping Your Employees & Customers Safe: Our Quality Assurance Team is ready to help you get back to the workspace. Before your employees come back to work here are some things we can help in keeping them and your customers safe.
read more- Keeping Your Employees & Customers Safe There is a difference between cleaning and disinfecting! Cleaning removes loose soils, preparing the surface or object to be disinfected. Disinfecting kills germs on the surface, preventing them from spreading. If a surface is not cleaned first, germs can hide under soils and reduce the efficacy of the disinfectant. Learn how PվƵ can help you sanitize and disinfect.
read more- As stay-at-home restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted, workers will begin to return to the workplace. Restrictions in some parts of the world have already been lifted. The process of furloughed and work from home employees returning to the workplace will vary by organization, but clearly, the management of this transition is unprecedented.
read more- At PվƵ, our mission is to create spaces for people to thrive, both for your valued team members and internally for our team. The health and well-being of you, our partner, and our internal team members are always our priority. As we navigate the rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation together, I want to share with you the extra precautions we’re taking at PվƵ to serve you.
read more- PվƵ, the West Coast leader of workspace strategy, office furnishing solutions and custom architectural products, today announced the much anticipated grand opening of its Seattle Customer Experience Center.
read more- Irvine-based workspace design firm PվƵ named Daniel Delaney its chief customer officer, joining Michelle Sample, chief marketing officer, both new positions, in the C-Suite this year. Delaney previously was L.A. sales director for Michigan-based Haworth, the furniture company PվƵ works with. Sample has worked in branding and marketing for Word & Brown insurance, Concerto Health, and brokerage Lee & Assocs.
read more- PվƵ, a leading West Coast workspace strategy company focusing on commercial furniture, has announced the growth of its leadership team, following the recent addition of global furniture manufacturer Haworth becoming a minority investor.
read more- PվƵ, the West Coast leader of workspace strategy, office furnishing solutions and custom architectural products, today announced it has expanded its leadership team as the next step in its Customer Experience strategy, following the recent addition of global furniture manufacturer Haworth becoming a minority investor.
read more- Two very different behaviors optimize creative thinking for innovation processes: high-focus work and restorative activities. We need to experience these on our own as well as with others. If we never rest, can’t focus, or don't work with each other, we miss out on finding new ideas and fail to execute them. Organizations that value and design workplaces supporting all of these activities can improve their innovation efforts simply by having more ideas to consider. So how do we improve workspaces so they support independent work, collaboration, ideation, and innovation all at once?
read more- PվƵ, the West Coast leader of workspace strategy, office furnishing solutions and custom architectural products has reinvented the decades-old furniture manufacturer/dealer model.
read more- By placing the customer experience at the center of its new operations, PվƵ offers clients a technology-based process and dedicated project teams to streamline and integrate both short and long-term planning, design and purchasing solutions for their spaces.
read more- It's a job seeker's market. The unemployment rate hasn't been this low in 20 years, and workers today are looking for a lot more than a steady paycheck and good health insurance.
read more- Global manufacturer, Haworth, now minority investor in the West Coast workspace and commercial furniture leader
read more- Customized elements elevate the interiors of the Hollywood Hills-based theatrical film marketing and distribution company.
read more- The workspace strategy company Interior Office Solutions has rebranded under the name PվƵ, and now includes Haworth among its investors.
read more- Name change, same mission
read more- Beyond the name change, PվƵ will be equipped with new technologies that enhance the showroom experience for customers, including live design, and virtual and augmented reality.
read more- Amplified by its affiliation with Haworth, the new entity will encompass all of IOS’ existing business lines, including four Customer Experience Centers (Irvine, Los Angeles, Portland, Ore., and Seattle), a custom furniture manufacturing and design studio, an architectural interiors / demountable wall specialty subcontractor, a specialized custom architectural elements design and manufacturing studio, and two installation, warehousing and service facilities.
read more- Haworth Inc. leadership recently announced that all four Interior Office Solutions locations have been designated as 2018 Best In Class dealerships.
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