Traditionally when we thought of ways to improve office safety, our minds would jump to ideas like fire drills, clearly-labeled points of egress and smoke detectors. In recent years, health has become an enormous concern with viruses like COVID-19 and Monkey Pox still making headlines. But there is a more common safety concern that we …
A Busy Office is Good…Until It Isn’t There’s nothing quite like the buzz of a busy office full of energy, communication, and employees happily getting things done. But there’s one by-product of a busy office that no one enjoys: noise! Too much noise, even if it’s the noise of a productive workplace, can lead to …
HON office furniture prioritizes user comfort while ensuring durability and style. OSI is proud to offer HON’s Ignition 2.0 Task Chair, which offers a level of customizability that allows you to build the chair of your dreams. You have a say in every aspect of your chair. Select the perfect frame, the exact back and …
Throughout the history of Office Specialists, the Galesburg Public Library has been one of our longest customers. We spoke with Noelle Thompson, the Library Director, to learn about their partnership with OSI, their history, their new and improved location, and the importance of libraries to a local community. The Library’s Partnership with OSI Galesburg Public …
Employee Spotlight: Ben Kraft Say “Hello” to Ben Kraft! Odds are, if you’ve worked with OSI before, you’ve worked with Ben. He’s spent 11 years at OSI and wears a lot of hats. Ben is the Team Lead of Furniture Installs, Shipping and Receiving, Office Supply deliveries, Building Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, and Warehousing. In addition …
The modern classroom is flexible, modular, and asynchronous. Classrooms must provide seating, workspace, and storage, all while maintaining a clean environment with an inviting and enriching appearance. HON’s collection of furniture supports educators and students alike by creating spaces that are customizable, comfortable, and fun! HON’s products are built to last in even the most …
For many, working from home is here to stay. Whether in a hybrid situation or working at home full time, the ability to work remotely has become part of our normality. If you’re working at home, how did you set up your workstation? How can you improve it so that your productivity levels skyrocket? Whether …
The Vernal Equinox has come and gone; Spring has finally returned. With the weather finally warming up, it’s time to put away the snow shovels, store the ice melt and hang up the winter coats. It’s also time for Spring Cleaning, so you can prevent the spread of germs. What may seem like a daunting …
Office Chair Injuries and How To Prevent Them Office chair injuries are more common than you may think. Statistics show that two of the most likely causes of a fall in an office are due to either reaching for something while sitting in an unstable chair and using a chair as a ladder. I think …
In 2019 alone, more than 60% of employees had the option to use a standing desk from their employers, up from 20% in 2014. One can only assume that number has grown with the growth of work-from-home and hybrid working situations. Office Design matters and what you can offer your employees, visitors, and customers has …
