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The Importance of Workplace Ergonomics in an Office

The goal of applying ergonomics in the workplace is to enhance product design and the layout of workstations in order to reduce the negative effects of exhaustion, fatigue, and minor injuries. Ergonomically designed workstations reduce the likelihood of experiencing pain in the muscles and joints as well as the likelihood of straining and slouching, both of which can be contributors to the development of more serious health issues. In this article we examine the many benefits of workplace economics and how they can be applied holistically as part of a workplace strategy.

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The Many Benefits of Collaborative Workplaces

Collaborative workplaces have a myriad of benefits. When colleagues work together effectively, they get the opportunity to share their own knowledge, experience, and skills. This provides employees with the opportunity to discuss their own processes, and it makes them feel as though they are an integral part of the team. This article discusses collaborative workplaces, and the advantages of cross-functional teams and the resultant increased productivity.

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The Great Resignation Australia Had to Have?

The COVID-19 pandemic left most employees rethinking their jobs. While the cost of living keeps rising, their wages remain as is. In comparison to other companies and employers, they get lower pay, less opportunities, and a lack of work-life balance that continue to affect employees. More personal reasons like feeling disrespected at work, having childcare issues (for those who have children), being provided with bad or insufficient benefits, wanting to relocate to a different area, and even employers requiring COVID-19 vaccines contribute to the “quit rate”.

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Workplace Strategy – the Critical Step in the Return to Work

Workplace Strategy is a terminology increasingly used in business circles as organisations grapple with post-covid ways of working and an understanding of the ‘new normal’ workplace. To get the most out of any strategy piece, it is hugely important to understand what workplace strategy is, and the factors that actually make it an effective business tool.

Workplace Design

The Importance of Air Quality in the Office

With offices now re-opening their doors to welcome back employees, an important element that business owners and property managers must consider in ensuring a good RTO experience is the building’s air quality.

Office Design

Modern Office Fit Out Ideas in the Post-Pandemic Workplace

By now, we’ve all heard of the term “modern office” when talking about companies opening their doors and welcoming back employees. Business owners and commercial interior designers have been working hand-in-hand to identify modern office fit out ideas that would best benefit professional office spaces and the people it accommodates.

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Office Interior Design Ideas in Australia 2022

COVID-19 has turned the work life of most professionals on its head, reshaping our mindset on how we do our jobs, and more importantly, where. Employers have tested different ways to effectively implement flexible work, considering the need of employees to work remotely. In line with this, they’ve also started rethinking and preparing the office for when the workforce starts reporting on-site, especially since there’s a necessity for companies to accommodate ever-changing workplace best practices in the new normal.

The Importance of Retaining Talent in 2022

Over the past couple of years, the workplace has changed exponentially. In 2022, employers are having to rethink and reshape their policies to accommodate the priority changes of employees in order to attract and retain valuable talent.

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The Role of Technology in the Modern Workplace

COVID-19 fundamentally modified how businesses operate and professionals work, compelling millions of people to work from home. Technology’s vital part in the workplace is well-recognised, but the pandemic presented unexpected challenges that brought upon new possibilities in this space.

Workplace Design

Workplaces of the Future

COVID-19 has provided numerous challenges to the public, businesses, and governments. Companies all across the world acted as quickly as they could to keep employees safe while ensuring business continuity despite all restrictions on movement and stay at home orders. In this article we examine the Workplaces of the Future.

Legal Workplace Fitouts Post Covid | Contour Interiors

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The Future of the Legal Workplace

Like almost every industry, the legal profession has encountered numerous difficulties during the global pandemic brought about by COVID-19. Some of these challenges include transitioning to remote work, converting to remote litigation, and facing higher competition for talent.

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Hybrid Offices – Finding the Balance between Flexibility and Productivity

The concept of flexible working is here to stay. As a result of COVID-19, every

Quick Guide For A Covid-Safe Office Layout

Organisations are wanting to bring their teams back to the office because they know it’s

The Post-Covid Office: A Destination with a New Meaning | Contour Interiors

The Post-Covid Office: A destination with new meaning

Recent workplace surveys have indicated that around 70% of employees are looking to continue working

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Should you sublet office space and downsize?

Key advantages and disadvantages for tenants to consider when looking to downsize and sublet office

How will COVID 19 impact the size of offices?

This is something that is at the front of a lot of people minds, to a certain degree it’s still early days in this crisis and social distancing and other requirements are key factors in this.

What is a lease incentive?

A question that is sadly asked by naïve tenants all too often in the commercial property market.

Responsibility for workplace health

A healthy workplace is a win for everyone. For business owners, because their staff can firstly be at work, and secondly put in a better day of work.

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Australian Naval Infrastructure

Contour recently completed a design and construct fit out project for Australian Naval Infrastructure in Port Adelaide.

The Open-Plan Office Debate

The present office has evolved to adapt to the different ways that individuals like to work.

Charles River

Charles River Development in Melbourne – a recent project video and testimonial. Charles River is a global software platform that enables sound and efficient investing across all asset classes.

Fulton Hogan

Contour was contracted to undertake the fit out project for Fulton Hogan’s new Mile End, SA offices. Hear what they have to say about it.

Welcome to our Amazing New Melbourne Office

Contour’s Melbourne team are excited to announce the move in to a brand new office in the Equity Trustees building – 575 Bourke Street.

The Office Relocation Timing Guide

There is little worse than a looming deadline where no progress has been made on the task at hand.

How to Find the Right Office Space

This influences the way we think about moving – we push it down our agenda until we have so little time to act that we either stay put in a location that doesn’t suit our requirements

Moving offices: Have you left it too late?

One of the biggest questions asked by companies looking to move offices or undertake a refurbishment. Also one of the least understood.

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5 things to consider about open plan offices

It’s all about collaboration and communication and cooperation and conversation…the list goes on. Isn’t it?

7 Things You’ve Forgotten About Your Office Relocation

With a couple of decades experience in office relocation and office fitout projects, we’ve seen the things people tend to forget about.

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7 simple ways to make your office a great place to work

Whilst moving offices or undertaking a full refurbishment is a great step forward for your business, you only get the opportunity once every few years.

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The Pros and Cons of an Office Relocation

From our experience, there are a number of factors that need to be taken into account and are very different depending on the circumstances.

Interior Design

How Much Office Space Do I Need?

Finding or searching for the correct amount of office space is critical for businesses.

Ramco SouthBank

Understanding the type of culture and environment Ramco wanted to reflect was essential in this project in 60 City Road, Southbank.

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Does Moving Office Make Cents?

In real estate terms, the worst house in the best street is legendary. It’s all about location, location, location.

Future office trends – a look at what will be coming

Contour Interiors recently undertook a complete office fitout project for RXP Services, an ASX Listed IT Services company, in 31 Queen Street, Melbourne. The 950 sq. metre project took inside 3 months from concept to completion.

Interior Design

Importance and Key Benefits of Breakout Space

A breakout space can provide various functions. It can be a place for employees to relax, recharge, take a break, meet with clients, have meetings or brainstorm events.

Intelligent Design – Why it Matters in your Future Office

It goes without saying that anyone can arrange a combination of desks, furniture and even placement of walls throughout an empty office to create a new ‘layout’. But when it comes to creating an environment that is productive, flexible and proofed for the future, getting the intelligent ‘why’ behind the office design is of utmost importance.

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