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June 9, 2016

Steelcase: It’s In Our Blood

You might think that the above photo was completely staged. You might even think that it took a lot of planning and coordination, but the truth is actually much simpler.

June 6, 2016

5 Takeaways from Steelcase’s New Global Report

If you work in an office today, it might not come as a surprise that the office of the future is still some ways off. Steelcase embarked on an unprecedented global study, partnering with IPSOS, to see how space correlates with employee engagement, and how workers are really working all over the globe.

June 1, 2016

4.0 Volunteer Challenge Update: 95 hours

Since launching our 4.0 Volunteer Challenge two months ago, NBS team members have put in over 95 hours of volunteer time! We are at 13% of our 700-hour goal, and there are many opportunities to give back on the horizon.

May 26, 2016

The Perfect Cover Up

The best flooring ideas match durability and convenience with beautiful design. Case in point – the floating floor. Laid directly over an existing floor without any adhesive, installation requires virtually no prep work — even for minor imperfections in the old floor.

May 23, 2016

@40 Stories- Projector Presentation

Back in the early 1980’s, myself, the owner of our Steelcase dealership at the time, and a Steelcase sales rep were all in Houston, TX for a sales presentation at the Steelcase showroom. I remember preparing the night before in the hotel room for our sales pitch to Ford Aerospace.

May 11, 2016

Tips for a Successful Collaborative Space

Businesses today want to be more innovative and collaborative, but what does that mean and how is it achieved? Integrating technology into a collaborative workspace has become far more complex than just plugging into a projector.

April 28, 2016

A Reason to Clean

Spring is in the air, and winter is probably still on your windows. It’s unavoidable. The weather, parking lots, roads and traffic, even coworkers, can all contribute to the soot, smudges and smears that appear on most glass surfaces.

April 26, 2016

We’re Platinum For The 5th Year in a Row!

We are honored and excited to be recognized as a Steelcase Platinum Partner for 2016. NBS is one of 33 dealers in North America who qualified for this award, and one of only five dealers to achieve this status for the fifth consecutive year. Thanks to Steelcase for recognizing us for this award again!

April 7, 2016

@40 Stories – The OFP Rap!

The very first OFP (Order Fulfillment Process) we created was presented at our company meeting as a rap! We performed different sections of the OFP process as a rap in teams to make it more fun and memorable for everyone.

April 4, 2016

NBS 4.0 Volunteer Challenge has Launched!

We are excited to launch our 4.0 Volunteer Challenge! Over the past 40 years, our partnership with Steelcase has positively impacted our company, team members and clients. To celebrate and give back, we challenged each of our team members to volunteer 4 hours of their time in 2016.

March 30, 2016

New Video: Steelcase Education Helps North Canton City Schools Implement Active Learning

North Canton City Schools in northeast Ohio saw an opportunity to transform student learning through the district’s physical spaces. Working with Steelcase Education, the district has implemented active learning environments throughout their schools – on a quest to make learning more engaging and to ultimately improve student success.

March 29, 2016

Design Environments that Boost Healing + Comfort

A well-designed and well-hosted environment including amenities, artwork, natural light and views of nature can elevate mood and improve wellbeing and emotional health. Research even shows that hospitals and healthcare spaces that cater to the emotional and physical comfort of patients and families boost satisfaction and increase traffic at these institutions.

March 28, 2016

Coworking Advantages for Large Companies

Today’s hottest talent and top minds value the culture at their startups and are staying put, placing larger companies at risk of missing out on all that these fresh thinkers have to offer. What can be done? One answer: infusing coworking and elements of startup culture into your business.

March 15, 2016

Why I Love Working in an Open Plan

Collaboration, creativity, and connectivity are words I never would have used to describe my work environment prior to joining NBS. Moving from a job where I sat in my own cubicle to an open plan setting has opened my eyes to a new way of working.

March 7, 2016

@40 Stories – My NBS Memories

The biggest thing I remember working at NBS 20 years ago was that we all would eat lunch together every day in our conference room. The break room was small with only a fridge and one table. What happened in the Mount Clemens office drove our future NBS culture.

February 24, 2016

Watch What Happens When Meetings Go Wireless

It’s an obsolete model for meetings: He who controls the video cable, controls the flow of ideas. That’s because traditional video displays prevent the active participation of all those in attendance. What if your display allowed for a seamless collaboration from everyone present?

February 2, 2016

NBS Celebrates 40 Years With Steelcase!

Take a look back, while we look forward to the next 40 years. Remember 1976? We do because it marked a major milestone for NBS. That year, we became a Steelcase dealer and transitioned from an office supply company to an office furniture dealer.

November 19, 2015

Ensuring Patient Safety

A main priority for healthcare providers is of course patient safety. Hospitals are tasked with keeping patients well in addition to keeping them safe. Today, medical errors and hospital-acquired infections are a top cause of death. This responsibility includes safety from infection as well as from falling and getting hurt.

November 19, 2015

Year Two: Active Learning Center Grants

After a wildly successful first year, Steelcase Education is pleased to launch year two of its Active Learning Center Grant program. As 12 schools enjoy the benefits of their newly installed active learning classrooms, it’s time to open the opportunity to others who are ready to use their physical classroom space to advance learning.

November 19, 2015

The Resurgence of Handcrafted

As 3D printers become more accessible to consumers and popular online marketplaces continue to make major strides, it’s clear that people want to use their hands and are seeking out shared resources and knowledge to do just that.

October 29, 2015

Here’s Why Nature Means Business

When nature makes its way into the workplace, interesting things happen. According to Professor Sir Cary Cooper, an expert on workplace wellbeing, “Workspaces that incorporate nature allow for more effortless attention, are less mentally draining, and may restore our mental capacity.”

September 29, 2015

Do Goldfish Have a Longer Attention Span Than You?

Here’s a shocking statistic: A 2013 study, by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, reports the average attention span has fallen to just 8 seconds. It gets worse. The same study says goldfish have an attention span of 9 seconds!

July 29, 2015

Workplace Walls Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

So what, exactly, is an intelligent wall? Walls are typically meant to divide and separate, but what if they could also bring people together? Enhance communication? Support the way you work today, and be flexible enough to support the way you’ll work tomorrow?

June 24, 2015

News from NeoCon: How to Be More Focused and Productive

What if you had more control over privacy, access to power or managing disruptions in your workspace? At NeoCon 2015, Steelcase introduced some visionary new products that address these workplace issues. In the process, they won numerous awards at this annual commercial interiors showcase.

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