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NBS Hybrid Learning

April 18, 2022

Rethinking Classrooms for Improved Hybrid Learning

It’s no doubt that the physical classroom we once knew has changed the last couple of years, and for many, it’s been hard to keep up with. Students and educators felt confused and overwhelmed after the classroom suddenly switched from completely physical to fully virtual.

NBS Integrated AV

February 28, 2022

Is Your AV Integrated? Here’s Why It Should Be

Technology is a key player in how we work today. Often technology is thought about last in space planning. In reality, it should be considered early in the process, as it has become an integral part in the way we meet and connect.

NBS 2022 Inspired

February 8, 2022

A Year of Being Inspired & Celebrating Our Passions

While the past couple of years have been difficult for most of us, we all have something that has kept us going each and every day. Despite all the struggles we’ve faced, we had time to figure out what we love doing, pick up new hobbies and realize who means the most to us.

NBS Pilot Space

December 13, 2021

Pilot Workspaces Make Change a Little Less Scary

When thinking of entirely redesigning a space, organizations typically are hesitant because of the time and money that need to be invested. Thanks to pilot spaces and prototypes, organizations can test out new applications and products on a small scale to start.

November 22, 2021

Spread Some Joy & Shop Local This Holiday Season

Shopping small and local this year is more important than ever. Supporting the creative and dedicated small business owners in our communities is our opportunity to invest back in our neighbors while giving this holiday season. Our small business gift guide offers ideas for where to shop in each of our NBS regions.

November 5, 2021

5 Interactive Technologies That Should be in Every Meeting Room

These days, it’s all about staying ahead of the trends when it comes to hybrid technology – which all comes down to innovation and collaboration. No matter where you’re working from, it’s essential to have the capability to collaborate with coworkers, both working in the office and remotely.

2021 Neocon Review

October 14, 2021

Cool Products for the Hybrid Workplace at NeoCon 2021

NeoCon never fails to excite us about the latest workplace trends, and it certainly did not disappoint this year. As we walked through the beautiful showrooms and explored some of the coolest new products, we noticed a popular theme…hybrid work!

Top Trends 2021

September 3, 2021

Top 5 Trends for the New Workplace

We’ve put together five trending solutions that can transform your workplace into the spot you’ve always dreamed of. These solutions support control in the workplace, boost hybrid collaboration, and are so inspiring, that your team will be refreshingly excited to come to the office.

NBS Spotify Playlist

August 16, 2021

Let The Music Play! Hear NBS Songs of Togetherness.

As we continue to celebrate being back together in 2021, sharing our songs is a fun way to bond and reminisce on all the great times we’ve had together and the ones to come. We compiled 50+ songs our team submitted into a Spotify playlist.

August 5, 2021

5 Tips to Make Hybrid Work Better

With offices reopening, many are wondering how to make a hybrid work model not only successful, but better for individuals and organizations. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but we believe thoughtfully designed spaces, open communication and the right technology are key.

July 13, 2021

“Flex Zone” Adapts to Meet the Needs of Today…and Tomorrow

Every organization goes through change. With the “Flex Zone,” NBS created a versatile space that better meets the needs of our people today while retaining flexibility for modifications in the near term and the future.

NBS is a Steelcase Premier Partner for 10 Years in a row.

June 30, 2021

NBS Earns Steelcase Premier Partner 10 Years In A Row

NBS is pleased to share we have been recognized as an honorary Steelcase Premier Partner for 2020. The Premier Partners program rewards dealers for their success in market share growth, client satisfaction, financial strength and investment in their people and communities.

Smart Digital Signage from NBS

May 20, 2021

Notify Everyone, Everywhere with Cloud-Based Digital Signage

Smart display systems allow organizations to deliver a consistent message across the enterprise, no matter where people are located or what device they are using.

Bring them back together with ancillary spaces

March 15, 2021

Ancillary Spaces: Bring Them Back to Something Better

Many office workers have gotten used to working in some pretty homey environments over the last year – in many cases, their actual homes. As they come back to the office, ancillary spaces with home-like touches can go a long way toward making the workplace return more comfortable.

NBS Year of Togetherness

March 2, 2021

A Year of Togetherness

While living through a crisis has not been easy on anyone, it has caused people and organizations to think about our shared humanity and what we want to achieve together. The longing to physically be together again has led us to choosing togetherness as our theme for the year.

NBS Media Walls

February 3, 2021

You Need a Media Wall. Here’s Why.

A great meeting room serves as a place to come together, collaborate and share both digital and analog information. A well-designed media wall will bring your meeting space into the digital age and support effective collaboration between your remote and on-site workforce.

January 27, 2021

To Get People Back to the Office, Focus on Safety First

For workers to feel enthusiastic about their return to a shared work environment, managers have to start thinking about the fundamentals—starting with safety.

January 6, 2021

Tips to Improve Your Work From Home Experience

We have all had our struggles with adapting to working from home, whether it involves technology, our working environment or just missing the interaction with other team members. Here are some ideas to improve your work from home experience.

November 19, 2020

3 Ways to Retrofit Your Meeting Spaces to Enhance Virtual Collaboration

As we return to our workspaces, many of us are quickly realizing that the functionality of conference and huddle rooms may no longer be up to par given the new reliance on virtual collaboration tools and video conferencing software.

November 9, 2020

Safer, Smarter & Faster with NBS

Not only have companies needed to adapt after the pandemic, but our workspaces need to as well. It’s time to create safe and compelling spaces that will drive people to choose the office over remote locations to work.

July 27, 2020

What I Miss Most About The Office

In our industry, the question of “Does the office still matter?” is now an almost daily conversation. As both an interior designer and branch manager of our Toledo office, I felt passionate to share my thoughts on this subject and the impact it has had on me.

July 2, 2020

NBS Earns 2019 Steelcase Premier Partner Award

We are proud to announce our status as a nine-time recipient of the Steelcase Premier Partner award! This prestigious distinction is awarded yearly to the top Steelcase dealers who have proven success in market share growth, client satisfaction, financial strength, and investment in their people and communities.

June 24, 2020

NBS has Returned to the Office Because Space Still Matters!

As governments begin to lift stay-at-home restrictions, organizations are planning, and even starting to welcome their employees back into the office. A big consideration is around the speed at which people should be brought back to the workplace – and this is being done with a greater emphasis on employee wellbeing and safety.

June 11, 2020

Purchasing Solutions to Support Working From Home

The pandemic forced much of the workforce to work from home full time and it’s a new reality organizations are coming to terms with. Some of us were experienced and equipped to make this transition, but many of us were thrown into this new way of working without the proper office set-up.