Office acoustics may not be one of the first things you come to mind when planning an office space—after all, it’s invisible. But once work is underway, the noise level (or lack of it) will quickly make itself...

When you think about the ingredients for academic success, some of the obvious ones likely spring to mind, like curriculum, teaching style, and individual discipline. While these all play a role, the physical setup of the classroom can be just as important.

According to a

It’s not your mother’s or father’s office… and maybe not even your big brother’s.

Workspaces have changed a lot over the past few decades. Back in the 70s, most offices were constructed “bullpen style,” with rows of desks placed side by...

Be it the rarely emptied recycle bins, semi-paperless filing system or newly installed LED lighting, in many contemporary office spaces these days, you’ll see at least a few attempts at being eco-friendly.

In fact, there are a host of things green-minded businesses can do to

Let's start with the "why you should care" part.

The 2013 Gallup State of the Global Workplace report found that a measly 29 percent of US and Canadian employees were engaged. That means that the lion’s share of the workforce, 71 percent to be exact, are disengaged.

Disengaged employees...