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Office Buildings: Help Occupants Work Well With Others

Aug. 2, 2010

From the sandbox to the corner office, people want to be associated with the phrase "works well with others." In an office environment, working well with others doesn't only depend on a personality trait; it also depends on whether an office building is set up to facilitate collaboration between building occupants.

To stay competitive, companies today are relying on the collective intelligence of their workforce. To encourage and promote the sharing of this intelligence, workstations are being developed to encourage this type of interaction, says Terry Carroll, market to intelligence manager for Kimball Office.

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Fire doors play a vital role in access control and protecting people and property from more than just the outdoor elements. Are you performing the right tests and annual inspections to ensure your fire door will work properly in fire conditions?

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