Style with Zira
Nov 26 '11
The Zira line from Global comes with loads of options. Choose from different laminates, top thicknesses, edge details, handles, posts, glazed panels, tackboards, wire management grommet locations, pigioone holes and more.
Store Hours
Aug 22 '11
We have made a small change to our store hours.
Monday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Note: The store closes on Saturday for all long weekends.
Introducing ROMA
Aug 02 '11
Roma is one of those wonderful chairs that you can use just about anywhere you need to sit down. Six great mesh colors let you make it your own!
Simply put, Roma is a great looking chair that fits you and just about any where you need a place to sit down. From the office to the home to the college dorm or hotel work desk, Roma fits the bill with great support and without taking up too much space.
Features include:
*Backs are available in three versions, Mesh Back, Upholstered Back or Polypropylene Back
*Roma offers a Flex - Response Back Support: The polypropylene and the upholstered posture back feature a flexible back construction that provides support, proper spinal alignment and comfort when moving or reaching from a seated position
*The breathable mesh back is available in six mesh colors that have six matching fabric options
*Arms and armcaps are constructed of durable fiberglass reinforced Nylon, fixed height with a special coating that feels soft and warm to the touch
More Info: http://www.globaltotaloffice.com/gu_2010/control.php?category=ergonomic/task&product_group=ROMA
Creating an Ergonomic Workstation Video
Jun 09 '11
Humanscale has put together this very educational video with some great points on how to increase your workstations ergonomics. Follow the link below to view the video.
Video Link:
Creating an Ergonomic Workstation Video
Introducing *PRINCETON*
Mar 10 '11
• Princeton is for a new generation that believes the office doesn't have to be 'the office'.
• It's more than just a new look, Princeton has a personality just like you.
• It's about making 'me' feel that I'm still me when I sit down for the day. You are never too young or too old to learn something new.
• Most desking products were conceived to build out from the wall (ie. the workwall) but Princeton builds out from 'you' and where you work.
• Makes sense when you think of it. And it does the wall thing too for those of us in transition.
• Princeton is about doing more with less space and less budget. How about a really great place to work in less than 50 square feet? And new ways of doing things like a bench that doubles as file storage. Rolling glass doors that reward the eye and the touch. And the tight product map is easy to spec, easy to reconfigure and easy to manage.
More Info: http://www.globaltotaloffice.com/gu_2010/control.php?fp=fp_princeton
Office Furniture Terminology
Nov 03 '10
Some common terms used throughout the office furniture industry might sound like gibberish to most. So to help we have put together a list of common terms used to describe different components and systems available in our industry.
Casegoods:
The term "casegoods" is used when describing the pieces used to makeup an office suite. These items include; Desks, Credenzas, Hutches, Storage Cabinets, Pedestals, Laminate Filing Cabinets & Boardroom Tables.
Pedestals:
The term "pedestal" is used to describe a small laminate filing cabinet that is installed under a desk or credenza. A pedestal typically consists of two or three drawers. The two drawer configuration can consist of two filing drawers or one box drawer and one filing drawer. A box drawer is a smaller drawer vertically than a filing drawer (typically 5.5"H). The three drawer configurations consist of two box drawers and one filing drawer. These pedestals or "ped" for short are sized to accommodate letter size hanging folders front to back and legal size hanging folders from side to side.
Grommet:
A grommet is a small cover (plastic or metal) that is inserted into a pre-drilled hole in a desk, credenza, bridge or hutch for the purpose of running cables through for connections below the desks work surface.
Bridge:
A bridge is used to connect a desk to return or a credenza.
Meshback Stacking Chair
May 03 '10
Global has just released a new stacking chair that features a mesh back.
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Pioneer of Occupational Ergonomics
Jan 06 '10
Frank Gilbreth (1868-1924) was a pioneer of motion study and occupational ergonomics. He became interested in motion study during his first job as a brick layer, where he noticed that unnecessary motions were primarily responsible for making the job tiring and back breaking.
Gilbreth and his wife (Lillian Gilbreth) later went on to study the motions of all kinds of workers, attempting to make their jobs easier. Unlike Frederick Taylor, whose motion studies were focused on efficiency and increasing corporate profits, the Gilbreths believed that all aspects of the workplace should be constantly questioned and improved upon for the benefit of the worker. Their emphasis on the "one best way" paved the way for the understanding that repeated motions can lead to workers experiencing repetitive motion injuries.
The Quest for the One Best Way
Besides discovering the best way to lay bricks, Gilbreth devised work methods that help save lives. For example, he proposed that a surgical nurse hand surgical instruments to the surgeon as called for. Gilbreth also developed standard techniques used by armies around the world to teach recruits how to rapidly disassemble and reassemble their weapons even when blindfolded or in total darkness.
Published by adriamooney March 28th, 2007 in Ergonomics and Society, History of Ergonomics, Occupational Safety, Uncategorized and Videos.
Desks for HOME now instock!
Oct 08 '09
We now carry smaller home style desks!
Stop by today to browse our new selection.
Who made the first office chair?
Jun 25 '09
Charles Darwin
One the earliest known innovators to have created the modern office chair was naturalist Charles Darwin, who put wheels on the chair in his study so he could get to his specimens more quickly.
Gregory Katz. "On Darwin's 200th, a theory still in controversy" East Valley Tribune February 8, 2009
Cubicle History
Jun 25 '09
The preference for office cubicles draws from a rich history. As real estate prices rose and collars changed from blue to white at the turn of the century, economical office furniture was more important than ever. Office cubicles came to popularity in
1968, alongside the Civil Rights Act and Johnny Cash's "Live from Folsom Prison" album. Cubicles served as a bold antidote to the bay of secretaries and big, open office spaces common in this era.
Laptop users MUST read!
Feb 20 '09
How to get comfortable on your laptop. I've provided the small article below called "The Laptop Hunch." If you work on a laptop this is a must read! It's a short article that is full of detail on issues with laptops and how to improve ergonomics while working on yours.
The Laptop Hunch
Ergonomic Components
Keyboard Tray -
Humanscale 5G
L2 Laptop Holder -
Humanscale L2 Laptop Holder
The above article was originally published in Interiors & Sources. The article is entitled Ergonomics 102: Creating a Healthy Workstation.
What about keyboards?
Jan 27 '09
The article below is a must read for anyone who works 2 or more hours a day at a computer.
The Link ->>
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The Desks Plus Team
Ergonomic Workstation Tips
Jan 22 '09
Here are some tips you can try to improve the ergonomic setup of your workstation.
Workstation Ergonomic Tips
The Desks Plus Team
The Scoop???
Dec 18 '08
Today we launched our "The Scoop" section on our new site. The Scoop will be used for posting up details about current specials, ergonomic tips, office furniture history and more!
Check back frequently to get "The Scoop" at Desks Plus!
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