Significance of Positive Office Layout in Employee Productivity
Modern office layouts have undergone a profound transformation over the years. The office design and layout are no longer merely functional but are recognized as influential factors in enhancing employee productivity and well-being. From ergonomic design elements to open-plan spaces, organizations have started investing in positive office layouts to promote the physical well-being of employees […]
Conference Room Designing Tips – Addressing Modern Needs
Success hinges upon the core principles of effective communication and collaboration in the ever-evolving realm of contemporary business. From video conferences to brainstorming sessions, the synergy of minds transforms concepts into action in the conference room, the heart of your workplace. The well-planned and technologically equipped space shapes the vital gatherings’ outcomes and promotes overall […]
KNOCK, KNOCK WHO’S THERE?
While the researchers are busy formulating vaccines for coronavirus, innovative technology, artificial intelligence, and automation advancement are still in progress.Revolutionary touchless systems are being introduced to create smart labs with hygienic and safe practices. But before this, we will discuss ways infection spread in labs and study centers. The article will also focus on how […]
LAB LIFE IN POST COVID-19 WORLD
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the operation of various markets. The same is valid for lab designs that strive to integrate lab users with hazardous materials and adequate equipment. While this hasn’t changed due to the coronavirus, several new elements were introduced to protect employees from various infectious diseases. The transformation of lab designs is now […]
CHEERS TO 100 YEARS!
CHEERS TO 100 YEARS! What a year for MacBick to turn 100! People who are turning 100 this year probably thought they had seen it all through multiple wars, technological development, medical breakthroughs, the launch of the internet, and probably the strangest invention – social media. Never did we imagine the chaos of 2020. OVER […]
STAY COOL WITH MACBICK COOLING MASKS
MACBICK PARTNERS WITH BRRR° TO CREATE NO WET, COOLING FACE MASKS Face masks continue to be required in most public places, including the workplace but come with a lot of complaints about breathability, heat, and moisture. Wearing them for a long period of time, like 8+ hours at work, is uncomfortable at best so MacBick […]
3 WAYS TO DRIVE SOCIALLY DISTANT PRODUCTIVITY IN THE LAB
Lab work is socially distant by nature. It’s safe because of safety protocols built over decades as well as, in some cases, intense physical protection but it’s also inherently unsafe because of working with disease, chemicals, and generally, the unknown (hence, the protocols). Whether you believe that social distancing is necessary in the lab environment […]
BRRR° AND MACBICK PARTNER TO CREATE COOLING FACE MASKS
As a woman-owned business, brrr° is excited to partner with another woman-owned and operated business to bring cooling face masks to their employees and customers. brrr° CEO Mary-Cathryn Kolb worked with Bevin Carter, the CEO of Atlanta- based laboratory design/build firm MacBick, to develop masks made with cooling fabric that will help protect the health and […]
HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR LAB INTO AN AGILE WORKSPACE
How labs utilize space has a direct impact on their abilities to facilitate research and development activities. Each and every detail—from how the space accommodates equipment to how easily teams can collaborate—needs to be considered when evaluating whether a lab is prepared enough to be competitive now and in the future. With a greater push […]
DRIVING MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE LAB
Employee engagement is a hot topic among business leaders across all industries. And for good reason: high engagement translates into positive business results. Engaged employees work overtime, putting in discretionary effort to drive their company’s mission. But before employees can be engaged, they need to be motivated. It’s critical for leaders to understand the distinction […]
