NBS Blog: Collaboration

5 Ways to Draw People to the Workplace

April 18, 2023

Top 5 Ways to Draw People to the Workplace

Organizations today are focusing on how to attract and retain top talent, keep their people happy, and inspire them to work from the office instead of at home. One way to achieve this is by creating an engaging, comfortable and modern workplace that gets people excited about coming to their work environment. Let’s face it, […]

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. No longer can you hang a display on the wall and call […]

August 5, 2021

5 Tips to Make Hybrid Work Better

The concept of working in a hybrid role, splitting your work week between the office and a remote location, is a popular topic of conversation these days. And it’s easy to see why. After most of the workforce was required to work from home during the pandemic, many found they enjoyed the benefits and quality […]

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.

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 towards making the workplace return more comfortable. But how do you make these shared spaces safe […]

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 like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx and other video conferencing software. The need to create effective spaces, whether enclosed or open, […]

October 30, 2019

NBS Showroom Renovation: The Big Reveal!

We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our Troy headquarters renovation for 2019. Walking through the front doors the space takes on a whole new life – color, texture, architectural elements and a variety of worksettings greet you. The expansion and renovation began earlier this year to support our growing team and consolidation of […]

January 29, 2019

Now Under One Roof! NBS Clawson & Troy Teams

To better serve Southeast Michigan with our NBS Architecture + Furniture + Technology (AFT) capabilities, we’ve merged our Clawson and Troy locations as of January 28th, 2019! This move will also improve synergy and communication among these two teams who work closely together. Our Clawson facility was the home to our Construction Solutions division who […]

January 10, 2019

The Skillman Foundation Featured in Great Lakes Design Magazine

We are excited to share one of our client’s workspaces was recently featured in the December issue of Great Lakes by Design Magazine!  The Skillman Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of children in Detroit. Their work focuses on education, economy and equity for Detroit youth. The Skillman Foundation choose Detroit […]

October 16, 2018

2018 Steelcase Active Learning Center Grant Recipient | Defiance College

NBS is proud to share that our client, Defiance College in Defiance OH, has been awarded a Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant! Defiance is among sixteen educational institutions to receive an active learning classroom this year valued at approximately $67,000 and includes design, furniture, installation and on-site training. Steelcase’s grant program supports institutions who […]

July 16, 2018

Power Education Spaces with Steelcase Thread

Students Need Technology. Technology Needs Power. Mobile devices have multiplied over the last decade, resulting in the need for additional power in the spaces where learning and work happens. This has become clear in today’s leading education settings where more technology than ever before is being used in classrooms, media centers and in-between spaces. Traditionally […]

January 17, 2018

Meeting on Video: Web Conference vs. Videoconference

Meeting through live video is becoming an important tool for companies to connect.  According to Polycom’s global survey, 92% of workers surveyed believe that video collaboration technology helps improve relationships and fosters better teamwork. It’s part of the current trend towards smaller huddle rooms and the growing number of employees who work remotely.  So what’s […]

October 9, 2017

Having a Creative Space Can Make You More Productive

Today’s modern business world is changing. Along with advancement in technology, there is a greater emphasis on the value of creativity as a means to generate efficiency and productivity. With the focus of companies turned toward how they can boost their employees’ creativity, it’s more important than ever to incorporate creative work environments  into the […]

NBS Work Cafe

August 28, 2017

Workplace Destination: The WorkCafé

Mobile technology has turned the local coffee shop into the new office. At NBS, we can help you reinvent your traditional cafeteria space and turn it into a destination café for connection and collaboration. We have worked with many organizations to convert this overlooked real estate into a space that is leveraged throughout the entire […]

NBS Infocomm 2017 Showfloor

June 27, 2017

InfoComm 2017: Biggest Yet

Shared by Joanne Ladio, NBS Audiovisual Solutions Specialist June 14-16, 2017 – Orlando, FL Over 44,000 people attended the InfoComm audiovisual trade show and conference this year – a record-breaking number!  They should have counted the equipment displayed.  I think it would have been a record-breaker too.  It was impossible to see everything and try to take some […]

May 11, 2016

Tips for a Successful Collaborative Space

Shared by Senior Designer, Jennifer Newton 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. Understanding a company’s culture, environment and security needs, are necessary when designing an […]

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 8×8 54” high panel cubicle to an open plan setting has opened my eyes to a new way of working.  To help this work environment […]

February 24, 2016

Watch What Happens When Meetings Go Wireless

The Rules of Engagement are Changing 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? Now meetings are transformed from a […]