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A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION FROM FORRER BUSINESS INTERIORS, INC.
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Throughout the Milwaukee area, individuals and companies in our industry are making great things happen. Here are just a few examples...
Feed Your Soul
As a symbol of plenty, simple wooden bowls are transformed by members of Milwaukee's art and design community into innovative works of art. The bowls as well as other donated, original artwork are highlighted at this celebration and silent auction on first Friday in November every year. This
year, a team from Coalesse + Forrer created the bowl pictured below, which raised approximately $300 for Feeding America.
Check out these images of other entries.
STRUT
IIDA WI and ASID WI hosted this first annual runway show to unite the Interior Design community and raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin. Teams showcased their creations on the runway amidst the lights and music of the Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee, WI.
STRUT Facebook page.
RunUp to the Runway
RunUp is a non-profit event committed to celebrating Milwaukee fashion and design. The show raises funds to support scholarships for Mount Mary College fashion design students, as well as other local charities. A portion of this year's proceeds also benefited the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition.
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Great Aps for the Workplace
Hudson Business Lounge
A brand-new co-working space set to open on the corner of Broadway and Buffalo in Milwaukee's 3rd Ward, Hudson is sure to become a hub for up-and-coming businesses, mobile workers and entrepreneurs.
Hudson offers rentable work spaces ranging from collaborative lounge environments to private offices to upscale conference rooms. While mobile workers and freelancers may choose to rent office space on a monthly basis, business travelers and corporate breakout teams may choose to rent work spaces for off-site meetings or team-building exercises on an a la carte basis.
A great place for businesses to "see and be seen", Hudson will provide unlimited networking opportunities, an espresso bar for those early mornings or long afternoons, and ultra-fast wireless connections. Outfitted with the latest in integrated technology and sleek, modern furnishings from Steelcase, Hudson is Milwaukee's ultimate business resource center.
Check out Hudson's website to learn more!
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Who Knew?
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No piece of paper can be folded more than 7 times
The King of Hearts is the only King without a mustache
Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes
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The Graying of the Workplace
from The Washington Times.com
Employment figures remain grim in the United States with one striking exception: Greater numbers of people 55 and older are in the workforce, the highest percentage in 30 years. The percentage of middle-aged and younger workers is down since the recession stared in December, 2007, but for older workers employment is up. For men 55 and older it rose from 45.4 percent in December 2007 to 46.2 percent in June 2011. For women age 55 and older, it went from 33.7 percent to 34.6 percent. Read More
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Men Happier with Work|Life Balance Than Women
from the Huffington Post.com
Turns out men are happier than women in the office, at least according to a recent survey by digital media company Captivate Network. After polling 673 white-collar professionals, men reported being 25 percent happier at work and generally more satsified with their work-life balance than women, despite working longer days on average. Read More
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Positively Humming: Creating a Productive Workplace
Anneli Knight, the Sydney Morning Herald online
A positive workplace creates much more than a 'feel good' factor, it leads to happier and more engaged employees and higher productivity. And a good business leader can learn how to set the tone.
However, positive workplaces are not the norm and they require effort to achieve. "The reality is there are a lot of depressed people in workplaces; it's on the increase," Green says. "This study showed 10 to 15 per cent of people were clinically depressed in the workplace." So how do you create a more positive, productive work environment? Click to read the article.
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What Does Your Office Say About You As a Leader?
from Inc.com
Your office says a lot about your leadership style. As tempting as it is to take the corner office with the great view, it may exact a steep toll in a time of crisis. Here are 5 reasons to sit in the trenches.
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Does Your Chair Have Your Back?
from the Wall Street Journal.com
No other piece of workplace furniture evokes stronger physical and emotional attachments than the office chair. Most office workers spend more time in their chairs than any other piece of furniture except a bed. Yet most employers take a one-size-fits-all approach to supplying chairs, then make things worse by failing to train people how to adjust them to fit... Read More
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How Virtual Workers Can Collaborate + Stay Connected
Sarah Max at the Wall Street Journal.com
When the 80-person sales team of CUNA Mutual Group gets together for their annual meeting, they breakfast on juice and muffins and chat about their personal lives over cocktails. It's a pretty run-of-the-mill team-building exercise for the diverse group of employees, who work all over the country for the lender development program at CUNA Mutual, a Madison, Wis.-based financial services provider for credit unions. What's innovative about the annual gathering: No one actually meets in person.
As more employees work remotely, companies must devise ways for isolated workers to feel like part of a group. Learn how some companies are doing just this.
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First Annual Green Forum
The first annual Green Forum hosted by Forrer Business Interiors was held on October 19 + 20 and featured presenters Michelle Scanley + Kevin Allebach from HGA Architects and Engineers as well as Melissa Desota, a member of the Global Environmental Strategy and Programs Team at Steelcase.
Topics included designing for sustainability, examination of the materials chemistry of everyday products and LEED building renovation + construction tips. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to earn up to 3 GBCI credits, as well as continuing education credits for AIA, ASID and IIDA.
Thank you to everyone who attended. We look foward to hosting you again in 2012! |
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About Forrer
Forrer Business Interiors is Southeastern Wisconsin's largest office furniture and services provider and exclusive dealer of Steelcase products. Since 1948, Forrer has been your single source for complete office environment solutions, from integrated technology and the latest office trends to healthcare environments, education solutions and sustainable products + designs.
What makes Forrer different than other office furniture dealerships is our focus on providing the best possible client experience. We're committed to making sure your new environment works from you - and by taking the time to understand your organization and the way you work, we can help you create workspaces that will transform your business.
Visit our website to learn more, or go to www.steelcase.com. | | |
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