Sustainable furniture management is a vital part of addressing climate change, leveraging the potential of sustainability to affect operating profits by up to 60%. Despite some initial resistance to adopt such practices in Asia, the benefits of sustainable furniture management are becoming more and more recognised. Embracing circular practices in office furniture can reduce carbon footprints, minimise waste, give back to the community and contribute to a more sustainable future. Sustainable Office Solutions (SOS) has implemented over 150 projects in 2.5 years, demonstrating the potential for meaningful outcomes, cost savings, reduced energy consumption, and minimised environmental impacts.
As global concerns regarding the environment continue to grow, businesses are continuously seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact and attempts to achieve a green office solution in Hong Kong. While the path to Net Zero doesn’t happen overnight, here are some easy tips for businesses and designers on helping to achieve a green office by equipping them with sustainable office supplies in Hong Kong.
JEB Group, a leading provider of interior solutions, has achieved triple certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 across all its offices, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. This achievement highlights JEB’s commitment to quality management, environmental sustainability, and occupational health and safety. The certifications are globally recognized standards that ensure the company’s products and services meet customer needs and expectations through an effective quality management system. This article explores JEB’s journey towards achieving triple certification and its dedication to providing high-quality products and services while minimizing its impact on the environment and ensuring the health and safety of its employees and customers.
JEB Group has partnered with Michael Young Studio to present the Cabin, a multi-functional and soundproof space designed to promote wellness in the workplace. With switchable glass panels, the Cabins are perfect for meetings, phone calls, or casual conversations. Interiors include indirect LED lighting and air circulation with an “Airgle” air purifier, promoting a sense of wellbeing. Eco-friendly materials are used, such as recycled PET bottles for the exterior and formaldehyde-free, 100% recycled eco board for the tables.
The millennial generation has been transforming the work environment and the way goals are being achieved. Millennials value their purpose in their work and the methods to bring out creativity and ideas. They enjoy working in a collaborative culture and are not afraid to share their thoughts and values. Advancements in technology have allowed them to work remotely in the same manners as they do in the office.
Gen-Z, born after 1996, will soon make up one-third of the world’s population and prioritize positive work culture, work-life balance, and frequent feedback. Employers can establish a positive work culture with trust, social connection, and wellness. Offering flexible work arrangements and remote working options helps maintain work-life balance. Gen-Z workers desire frequent feedback and organizations must recognize their new set of expectations and acknowledge technology’s role in their connection with companies.
While an open and collaborative workspace can help increase collaboration and communication, it can pose a negative impact on individual work and work that requires focus. Individual work still accounts for a large portion of a workday.
It is vital to recognize when it is best to work individually and when to work as a team. When there is a shared goal and when there is a complex project that need various tasks to be carried out, collaboration is crucial.
Team collaboration is essential to the growth of a company. Business leaders must provide clear and consistent goals to enable teams to interact and initiate actions to achieve greater success within organisations.
In modern workspaces, there is a relevant portion of employees that no longer work in fixed traditional workstations. As companies are creating more informal meeting spaces, it is important to evaluate the furniture selection process. How does office furniture position itself with the rapid change of workplace strategy?
