Play VideoAre We There Yet – Webinar The evolution of the workspace needs to foster culture and innovation. So how do we inspire people, promote creativity, and renew their sense of purpose as they return to the office? With the uncertain time horizon shifting from where it was to what it is becoming, merging the…
It’s not exactly a new idea, but blending learning is set to become a much more prominent teaching aid in the COVID-19 age, mixing online instruction with face-to-face teacher/student interaction. Think of it as a way to keep the best of the traditional approach, complete with all the social benefits that come from being in…
Students are back in class this month, but it’s to a totally different experience than when they last attended back in March before schools were shuttered to stem the tide of COVID-19. Returning students found a learning environment structured to keep them, their families, and teachers safe with density, geometry, and division measures in place,…
Students are hitting the books once again across Ontario and the rest of Canada, and one of the lessons being studied is the effectiveness of measures designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while still providing a meaningful education experience. Quality classroom furniture will play a key role in the success of educating students in…
Now, more than ever, people are getting up in the morning to get ready for work, only instead of heading out the door, they’re settling into their home office space and connecting with the team remotely. Quality home office furniture can make that new reality comfortable, efficient, and effective. Sitting behind a desk can put…
Appointment represents 3rd Generation Evolution of Workplace Solutions Family-Run Business October 1, 2020, Toronto – Effective October 1, 2020, Jonas Scholl moves into the role of CEO of POI Business Interiors LP. Jonas has spent the previous 5 years as COO and prior to that held positions in Sales and Sales Management at both…
POI is proud to be part of the Future of Work campaign which launched in the National Post and online on https://bit.ly/3iG0Lvt today. The campaign highlights changes you can expect to see in both a post-pandemic normal and the new workplace of the future, and get expert tips on how to best implement them. Our…
Employees returning to offices that have been closed due to the COVID-19 crisis will find a very different environment awaiting them. Measures to contain the spread of the virus have been enacted, including distancing protocols to keep people at least two metres apart and the use of face masks when that separation can’t be maintained.…
It all sounds pretty grim, doesn’t it? Dividers and panels separating desks, one-way trackers to direct traffic flow, and the physical distancing of all furniture alike to keep people at least 2 metres apart. Kind of makes going to the office seem like a chore. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. Employers and…
As employees either return to the office or work from home, they will experience some degree of isolation. Collaborative office solutions can play a pivotal role in helping them work through the absence of the personal touch that until very recently, was part of a regular working day. Whether employees work from home or from…