Author: Tyler Condry

In today’s workplace, it is becoming increasingly important for employees to be able to create their own personal spaces and maintain privacy. This is especially true in open-concept offices and other workspaces where coworkers may be in close proximity to others and their workplace furniture. Fortunately, there are many ways that employers and employees can establish personal space and privacy while still allowing employees to collaborate and interact with each other. Here are some of the different ways of creating personal space and privacy in the workplace to help improve both employee morale and overall productivity.

Partitions

In today’s increasingly digital workplace, the need for privacy in the office has become more important than ever. With the implementation of physical partitions, employers can create a work environment that encourages collaboration while still allowing employees to maintain their own personal spaces. While this may seem like a step back to the cubicle of the late 20th century, the partitions of today have been modernized. With glass paneling, whiteboard paneling, sound proofing, and storage available, the partitions offered are state-of-the-art and will work well to create privacy in the workplace.

Panels

Fabric-covered panels can provide soundproofing and reduce noise levels between workstations, while laminate or metal panels can offer greater durability. Glass panels allow for visibility between workspaces, creating an airy and open atmosphere, while still providing a sense of privacy

The best part about using panels is that they can be easily moved around, stacked, or reconfigured as needed. So, you can always switch up the layout of your workspace furniture if you need more space or privacy. With the right panels, you can create a workspace that meets your needs without compromising on comfort or style.

Personalized Workspaces

By allowing for more permanent, dedicated workspaces, individuals are better able to focus on their tasks without interruption or distraction. Moving away from hot desking, also known as desk-hopping, is a great way to reduce distractions and allow each individual to have their own workspace. Instead of having multiple people share the same desk or workstation, each employee can have their own dedicated workspace that they can use on a regular basis, whether they’re hybrid workers or are in the office full time. This allows them to keep their belongings and materials organized, so they don’t have to worry about losing things or rearranging items when someone else uses their desk.

Touchdown Spaces

Improved touchdown spaces can also help employees stay productive in the workplace. Rather than having an assigned desk, some companies are now offering touchdown spaces where individuals can drop in, grab a chair, and start working. This type of flexible work area provides a dedicated space where employees can focus on their tasks while still enjoying the flexibility of being able to move around the office, which is especially attractive to hybrid workers.

By creating personalized workspaces and improved touchdown spaces, employers can help their employees maintain personal space and privacy. These workspaces will allow individuals to focus on their tasks without distractions and be more productive.

Sound Proofing the Workplace

To ensure employees feel comfortable and able to focus on their work, sound proofing has become a must-have feature. There are a variety of ways to achieve this, ranging from partitions to personalized workspaces. No matter what type of workspace you choose for your employees, it’s important to take sound proofing into consideration. This will help ensure everyone has the right amount of quiet space, creating a more comfortable and productive work environment.

With the right solutions in place, you can guarantee your staff will be able to work efficiently and effectively every day.

Seven Ways to Soundproof Your Office:

• Sound Absorbent Wall and Desk Paneling
• Dedicated Quiet Spaces
• Private Meeting Areas
• Textured Seating
• Sound Absorbent Ceiling Tiles
• Noise Cancelling Headphones
• Dedicated Printer/Copier Rooms

School has been back in session for some time now. In that time, you might have missed a few items from our school supplies checklist or have run through your backstock of trash can liners. Whatever you need, Sundance Office has what you need to replenish your supplies or buy enough to get you through to the end of the year.

Keep It Clean

Without a doubt, cleaning and facility supplies are a necessity in schools. From keeping the whiteboards clean to mopping the floors or wiping down desks to eliminating odors, ensuring that you have the proper products for cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing will keep your students, staff, and visitors healthy. With the winter often comes cold and flu season. Staving off sickness means fewer absences, more consistent schedules, and better prepared students.

What You May Need

• Electrostatic Sprayers
• Mop Heads
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Hand Sanitizer & Dispensers
• Tissues

Teacher, Here’s an Apple

Teachers work hard; there’s no denying that. The time spent in school teaching, the time spent grading projects and papers, the time spent creating lesson plans, the time spent corresponding with parents and guardians; that doesn’t leave a lot of time for rest. Creating a space where teachers can grab a snack, a great cup of coffee, or somewhere they can work without distraction. Ensuring you have the right products for your breakroom can improve someone’s day immensely.

What You May Need

• Coffee
• Snacks
• Microwave
• Hot Plate
• Bottled Water

Back to Basics

We run through things quickly, but we also tend to take for granted certain supplies that we always think we have enough of, but rarely do. Purchasing things in bulk will ensure that you rarely run out of them. Think of the holidays coming up: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, New Year’s, etc. These all come with decorations. Do you have enough tape? Enough push pins? Enough extension cords? We’ve got you covered.

What You May Need

• Extension Cords
• Pens, Pencils, Highlighters
• Crayons and Markers
• Tape and Glue
• Push Pins

Winter Is Coming

Winter is right around the corner and winter means snow, ice, and freezing rain. Make sure you’ve got what you need to keep students, teachers, visitors, drivers, etc., safe. Remember to get the right kind of ice melt, proper facility matting, proper signage, air purifiers, and more to keep everyone safe, warm, and healthy. Ensure your crossing guards are staying warm, are wearing their high-visibility clothing, and have weather-appropriate clothing.

What You May Need

• Facility Matting
• Ice Melt
• Air Purifiers
• Batteries
• Wet Floor Signage

The Doctor Is In

School nurses can often run through certain supplies faster than others. Students come in with cuts, bruises, aches, and fevers. They can run through bandages, heat and ice packs, parent-approved medicine, and more rather quickly. By keeping your medical staff well prepared, you are ensuring the safety and wellness of not only your students, but also your staff and visitors.

What You May Need

• Bandages
• Face Shields
• Ice and Heat Packs
• Medicine
• Latex or Other Gloves

Every year, we think summer lasts a little longer than it truly does. Be ready for the start of the school year with all the supplies you’ll need for a strong semester.

Checklist for Teachers

Label Maker
Folders
Pens, Pencils, Highlighters
Crayons and Markers
Cleaning Supplies
Tissues
Band Aids
Hand Sanitizer
Decorations
Calendars
Bulletin Boards

Checklist for Students

Pens, Pencils, Highlighters

Crayons and Markers

Tissues

Folders

Hand Sanitizer

Notebooks

Paper

Index Cards

Batteries

Checklist for Administration & Management

Furniture

Whiteboards

Printing Supplies

Ink & Toner

Chargers, Surge Protectors, Extension Cords, and Cables

Sanitizing Stations

Mops, Buckets, and Brooms

Air Purifiers and Air Fresheners

Toilet Paper and Paper Towels

Trash Cans and Liners

Cleaning Supplies

Storage Solutions

Breakroom Supplies

Promotional Materials

Are you ready to WOW the school year with Sundance? Contact Us today!

Whiteboards – also referred to as Dry Erase Boards, Markerboards, Glassboards, etc. – have become one of the easiest ways to teach, brainstorm, schedule and assign tasks, track calendars, visualize thoughts, and so much more. Think of when you were in school – did you have a chalkboard? That’s now been replaced by a whiteboard. What about when you’re in a meeting trying to troubleshoot a problem? Throw ideas up on the whiteboard. Are you looking to assign certain tasks to certain employees? Putting these assignments on a whiteboard is an easy way to communicate. Keep track of schedules with a whiteboard calendar.

What to Consider When Buying

When you’re looking for a whiteboard, there are several things to consider:

1. Use- What are you using it for? Does it need to be mobile?

2. Size- How big does it need to be?

3. Material- We’ll go into this further, but what material do you prefer?

4. Durability- How well does it need to hold up?

5. Magnetism- Do you want it to be magnetic or not?

6. Features- Does it have a tray? A light? Is it a smart board?

7. Upkeep- What is the maintenance like for this board?

Materials

When choosing a whiteboard, material matters. There are several distinct types, each with their advantages. We’ll cover these four materials: melamine, porcelain, painted steel, and glass. The surface will determine the stain resistance, durability, and price of a whiteboard, among others.

Melamine

This is most commonly found in whiteboards used for personal, infrequent use. You’ll find them on door room doors, study rooms, laundry rooms, etc. While they aren’t the most durable option available, with proper cleaning and upkeep, melamine whiteboards can last quite a while. The best performing ones have a second coating to improve the eraseability and prevent staining.

Porcelain

Porcelain whiteboards are non-porous, meaning the ink doesn’t penetrate the surface of the board, allowing for easy cleaning. They do not scratch, dent, or stain, extending the life and use of the whiteboard. They are best suited to conference rooms, schools, shared spaces, etc. — anywhere it is being used frequently. Be sure to choose a sturdy wall on which to hang these boards, as they are quite heavy.

Painted Steel

While melamine whiteboards are commonly found in personal use, painted steel whiteboards are the most typically used dry erase style across the board. They are made with a steel backing which is then painted with a white base and a clear performance coat, which allows for the dry eraseability. Because they are steel, these boards are naturally magnetic. While they don’t last as long as others, consistent cleaning will extend the life of your board.

Glass

Glass whiteboards offer a modern look and feel. They are made with tempered glass and do not scratch or dent. One of the best features of these is that they do not stain or leave “ghost letters”. Glass boards can be made magnetic if you prefer but are also available in non-magnetic. They are a high-quality investment and offer extreme durability and longevity.

Mobility

In the modern workplace functionality is imperative, but mobility and form are quickly becoming important as well. We must be adaptable in our environments. What do you do when you want to turn a tabletop or desk into a whiteboard? With Flex Write technology, you can simply unroll the material, peel & stick it to a surface, and write freely.

Looking to WOW your whiteboard?