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The characterizing feature of the Tokio collection of executive tables, designed by Antonio Morello, is the purity of lines, where every single detail is designed to enhance the architectural structure of a table with a strong aesthetic impact.Made with prestigious materials and finishes, Tokio offers square and rectangular tops, with or without top access, covered in white or black fenix, a high-tech material…

Our Miami team, just delivered and installed another complete office furniture workspace. From space planning to completion, we are happy to see another project fulfilled and, most of all, another satisfied customer. Thank you for trusting in Z&Z Group Italian Office Furniture. The project consisted of the following #Workspaces and office lines: ✔️#Workstation area with Nobu adjustable height desks, acoustic…

Our professional staff at Z&Z Group Italian Office Furniture, has recently installed this Rym meeting table in Black Matte finish and aluminum legs, at this prestigious Attorney’s office in Miami, Florida. Rym executive collection of Desks, typing tables, extensions and meeting tables, where the design research finds highest expression. Large surfaces, minimalistic style and detail express the soul of this…

The envelope of today’s workspaces is being pushed further and further. If Steve Jobs taught us anything, it’s that design matters. The better the design, the better the experience and the higher the engagement. The same applies to today’s workspaces. When deciding if they wanted to work at a company, 91 percent of Generation Z said technological sophistication would impact…

In an effort to portray the same love these nurses show the elderly patients they take care of, our dedicated team at Z&Z Group Italian Office Furniture delivered and installed the Tay Compound Meeting Table in Tobacco and grey chairs. Tay is a collection of executive desks, typing tables, extensions and meeting tables where the luxury of the worktops and…

Freelancers and contractor writers operate as independent entrepreneurs, but that arrangement doesn’t have to mean creating entirely in a vacuum. Gathering with other freelancers in a coworking environment can benefit professionals as well as their products. Coworking provides opportunities to observe and learn from colleagues who value their autonomy and often share other values, too. If you’re thinking about moving…

Our team, at Z&Z Group Italian Office Furniture, recently completed an installation in Doral, Florida. Elegance of volumes. Cozy and comfortable collection, exalted through a number of available colors and finishes that make the Planeta series alive and timeless. This elegant, minimalistic executive range stands out for functionality and for the different depths of the carrying service units. Meeting tables,…

THE NEW TREND IN WORPLACE DESIGN: ACTIVITY-BASED SPACE-PLAN | Tailoring spaces for the kind of work done. | According to a recent article in The New York Times, now there is a “palette of places” when it comes to Workplace Design, because people don’t just sit in one place. There is a backlash against the one-size-fits-all mind-set. SPACE PLANNING is…

Our team at Z&Z Group Italian Office Furniture recently delivered these DV802 Workstations in white melamine with white glass dividers for added privacy and luxury. This modern collection of office furniture, including desks, typing tables, compact/shaped desks, meeting tables and extension desks, designed for the operative areas of your office. In this particular project, our professional team delivered and installed…

Firms are starting to offer shared workspaces for clients.They may not be riding around on hover boards just yet, but clients today are finding that an increasing number of companies are designing common spaces in their offices as less-formal places to hold meetings.While businesses have long designed common spaces for their employees, consultants and designers say that they’re now focused…

If you are stressed out at work, it may be because your office is designed in a way that creates tension. You may not have even considered that, right? As employees spend more time working and staying connected to their jobs 24-7 via smartphones, tablets and desktops, the boundaries between work-life balance are becoming blurred. This has sparked a need for employers…

Workplace cubicles are fading into the past; no longer do they box in our creativity or compartmentalize our freedom. Now, we have the opportunity to work more closely with our peers. Open floor plans, long shared tables and interactive tech tools are some of the most common features in work environments. The coworking model is meant to foster collaboration, engage learning and…

Unless you’ve been living on the set of Mad Men for the past decade, you know that workplace wellness has become a hot topic, and you’ve gained at least a cursory familiarity with some of the major factors that make a workplace a healthy place to be. For the most part, the best-publicized ones have thus far focused on aspects…

At Z&Z Group Italian Office Furniture, we strive to provide excellent customer service for our client’s satisfaction. From the early stages of space planning your office until you are 100% satisfied with your layout and product selection, to the delivery and installation. Our in stock Italian Furniture, makes it so convenient at the time of furnishing your space, because we…

WORKPLACE DESIGN IMPACTS EMPLOYEES HAPPINESS AND PRODUCTIVITY: The importance of nature and colors in your workspace. Although ergonomic furniture is one of the most important things to consider to improve productivity and functionality, we have learned, just like Amazon did in their new office, that nature makes employees happier, more creative, and more productive. Exposure to sunlight and outdoor views and well-ventilated…

What is the solution to the Open Office privacy crisis? The appeal of an open office design originally seemed harmless. Imagine: open offices with lines of clean and minimalist modular workstations with modest privacy shields, pop-up and convertible collaboration spaces, library carrel-style break pods, video conferencing areas, and–why not?–bleacher seating on one wall for those culture-building pep talks. The open office…

Break rooms are an often overlooked feature of the #workplace that can actually be counterproductive if used improperly. #BreakRooms are intended to encourage a mental and physical break from the daily races of the #office, but there are many other ways you can make your break room an effective establishment in your #workspace other than #lunchBreak spaces, and you’ll see…

Do you ever feel that on Fridays you don’t get anything done? Friday is a wasted day for a lot of people. You’re tired from the week, your mind is focused on the weekend, and most of your coworkers are probably checked out. This day plan keeps your Friday productive, but also keeps things relaxed so you can ease into your…

Do you still need Cubicles? Here’s How to keep your Workstations Modern and Fresh Not every business operates best in an open office environment. Some industry regulations require a certain level of privacy, and some offices simply need the separation for their employees to perform at optimum levels. Today, we’re seeing a rising trend of dynamic office spaces: moveable walls, tables and…

Most business owners don’t invest enough time or money into their office’s design. However, office design plays an important role in employee productivity in addition to a brand’s image. A badly designed office can create a negative atmosphere killing creativity, collaboration and employee morale. It can also affect a brand’s image in the eyes of clients. Watch out for these four…

The routine of a typical 9-to-5 work schedule is just that. Typical. Yet both employees and employers are beginning to acknowledge that it can also be inconvenient, monotonous and stifling. While a consistent and predictable pattern does have some benefits, research shows there may be better ways for all involved to use their time. People with adaptable work environments tend to have healthier habits and may be…

The modern-day worker acknowledges that with 24/hour access to all things work it is difficult, if not impossible, to separate the two completely. This work evolution has obstinately disrupted our personal lives. If work-life integration is the norm now, how do employees find the right balance and integrate their personal selves into their work? And how do companies promote that integration? Companies of…

Recent years have brought a lot of changes to the office, particularly as technology grows and younger generations begin to eclipse older employees. One trend that has taken hold is hotdesking, the practice of having no assigned workstations, and where employees share desk space with others. Whatever trend you choose to adopt in this constantly changing office spaces, you can still benefit of having Workstations in…

Z&Z Group Italian Office furniture is pleased to announce that we will be flying to Chicago June 11th-13th to attend NeoCon 50. NeoCon celebrates its 50th edition as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design industry. Held every June at The Mart in Chicago since 1969, NeoCon serves as the commercial design industry’s…

Let’s face it: The work-life balance is a myth for most Americans. That’s where office design comes in. Smartly designed offices help with health and well-being of employees, employee retention, lower absenteeism, boosted productivity, job satisfaction, and improved creativity. Beautiful breakout spaces are designed with this in mind, and they aren’t entirely there for functionality. State-of-the-art kitchens help workers feel…

Consider this: a company trying to improve their environmental impact and save money reduces its heating and cooling levels. The result? Cranky employees who complain that it’s too hot, too cold, or too stuffy. Are the cost savings worth it? Green initiatives aren’t just tied to a company’s energy footprint. They also have a direct impact on the employee experience…

When it comes to #OfficeDesign , have you bothered to ask your employees what would really make them happy? You want motivated, productive employees? You want them to willingly come into the office and work longer hours while they’re there? You want them to communicate face-to-face better and more frequently? Dump the open plan and convert to private offices. It’s really that…

What do great teams have in common? The researchers evaluated team effectiveness in four ways: Executive evaluation of the team, Team leader evaluation of the team, Team member evaluation of the team, Sales performance against quarterly quota So, what did they find? “What really mattered was less about who was on the team, and more about how the team worked together,” stated the…

Are you addicted to technology? Learn how to break bad tech habits: 1 • AVOID DISTRACTIONS: Emails can interrupt your work. Even if you are bored, not only accept it, but embrace it. 2 • SET PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES: try to leave your phone or computer when you are on a break or social event. Eventually learn to have it and not touch…

What is the importance of working environments for the strategic goals of companies? More than 11,000 experts were surveyed on the topic. What must be taken into consideration for a new office concept to be a success? One focus of the study was an investigation into different types of office. Which office concept performed best? The study shows that “multi-space” working…

Every day our brains are responding to stimuli in the environment—and office spaces are no different. These stimuli influence our behaviors, as well as our ability to create and innovate. It’s important to know that each of us responds to environmental stimulus differently based on our experiences, interests, and our ability to focus. For example, some people are more bothered…

The virtues of boredom include catapulting your creativity. We so often view boredom with a critical eye. Those with excessive time on their hands must not have enough to do. But allowing yourself to be bored every so often may be just exactly what you need in today’s knowledge-driven economy. From Darwin to Dickens, many famed creatives were keenly aware…

Healthier environments reduce absenteeism and the spread of germs. When employee health is considered from a multitude of angles, everybody benefits. So how can you design your business around promoting the healthiest workforce possible? 1) Encourage Movement Try not only offering to fund gym memberships or fitness related purchases, but things like having free on-site Zumba classes, walking and running tracks…

Napping on the job has long been considered a fireable offense, and in many corporate cultures, employees wear long hours with too little sleep as a badge of honor, proof of their dedication. However, employers are coming to realize employees suffering from burnout are poor employees, and as the employee well-being revolution continues, companies are adopting–or rejuvenating–a long-held tradition: the…

Orgatec challenges traditional ways of working ORGATEC 2018 will devote a special event area to questioning established forms of work. The PLANT 10.1 showcase will use seven interactive scenarios to demonstrate the benefits that incorporating culture into a work environment can bring and what this means for office design. In many office concepts today, the sole focus is on the…

Millennials are a vital part of the Workforce. What they want in office design, what inspires them to perform at the top of their game, are the things that make an entire company hum with excitement and productivity. The problem is, up until now, we’ve still been thinking of Millennials as young people who want shiny toys like office slides…

Flexible Workspace Gets More Flexible Flexible alternatives to co-working, activity-based workspaces, unassigned seating, and ‘resimercial’ office design are rapidly increasing as the workplace increases the types of flexible work environments. In 2018, we will start to see the workplace become even more flexible. As organizations evolve, new workspaces will need to allow for people to connect rapidly across all levels.…

If your office leaves you with pain in your wrists, back or neck, it doesn’t have to be that way — in fact, it shouldn’t. Here’s how to fix it. Last month, I bought a big new computer screen, thinking that if I stopped crouching over my laptop like a turtle, my lower back would stop hurting. It worked great…

When it comes to your office desk, is it cluttered, clean or messy? Whatever your style may be, it is important to understand that if you keep it organized, you will not only be saving time, but you will become more efficient and productive. Keeping your desk, drawers and files organized, will give you space to dedicate time to the…

Watch Marie Kondo’s new hit Netflix show and you’ll discover lots of important reasons to tidy up your home. An organized space will help you uncover your ideal lifestyle and live more joyfully. It will bring you peace and even help you get along better with your partner.