Joe Hessert

Many offices jumped on board when the open office trend started to catch fire, demolishing walls, trashing their cubicles, and stripping all personality from their new shared workspace. Yet, while a lot of companies did switch away from the closed-in concept of offices and/or cubicles, lured by the promise of improved collaboration and accountability, not everyone bought in. And that was probably the right move.

Herman Miller is known as the creme de la creme of ergonomic office chairs. In this article we offer a complete comparison and buyer's guide to help you choose between the Herman Miller Aeron and the Herman Miller Embody office chairs.

If you're looking for a unique and one-of-a-kind experience, why not upgrade your trip to Europe with a stay in a castle hotel. Europe's history and architecture doesn't have to be experienced at arm's length or through the lens of your smartphone camera. Each of these three amazing hotels in castles give travelers the opportunity to spend a night beneath the roof of one of Europe's iconic castles.

The city of Berlin is a great place to visit, with no shortage of things to do. But I’ve always found that one way to enhance my experience touring a city filled with cultural landmarks, festivals and amazing street food is to schedule day trips. This gives me the opportunity to stretch my legs, center myself, and contextualize my time in the city.

Croatia has become one of the hottest destinations for luxury travel according to Travel Pulse. With it's beautiful Adriatic coastline, upscale beach resorts, lush, mountainous interior, and value-oriented conversion rate, even travelers on modest budgets can indulge in upscale travel in Croatia. One of the most popular (and affordable) means of transportation within Croatia for tourists is renting a car.

One of the biggest challenges for home-sellers can be in deciding how to stage small, awkward rooms for sale. If your home is a 3-bedroom, but one of the bedrooms is painfully small, you risk disappointing potential buyers. That’s where perfect staging can come in. Don’t let a potential buyer cross your home off the list because of that awkward bedroom. I’ve rounded up some tips from home staging experts across the web to provide some inspiration and ideas for your awkward space.

One of the hottest travel destinations in Europe is Croatia. With stunning beaches and hip resorts along the Adriatic, Croatia has long been one of the most popular travel destinations for travelers from Europe, but now Americans and others are catching on.

If you want to experience medieval and modern Europe in 3 days while traveling on a budget, consider driving from Zagreb to Dubrovnik. Tracing the A1 along Croatia’s iconic coastline you’ll enjoy well-maintained highways, tour ancient forts and medieval seaside villages while upgrading your stay with all the modern amenities by enjoying Croatia’s chic, modern hotels and world famous beach clubs.

If you’re planning a trip to Europe there are a few well-kept secrets that can help you stretch your dollar. While some of the items on this list might come as no surprise, my guess is that a few of these travel hacks will surprise you and help you save money on your upcoming European adventure.

Many office workers get aches and pains from remaining in the same position for too long at their desk job. If you're experiencing lower back pain from sitting too much at your desk, there are several things you can do to identify the cause of your discomfort, and to quickly address it so you don't suffer from daily lower back pain.

If you're planning a family trip to Berlin, you'll be amazed at all the city has to offer. But don't forget about the possibility of hopping a bus, train, or renting a car from Berlin to enjoy one of these amazing day trips. From historical landmarks to fun picnic areas and interesting museums, there are numerous day trips your family will love starting in Berlin. Here are 5 of our favorites.

If you’re making the transition from a 9-5 office job, there are some steps that you can take to make sure your remote work space is up to the task.

So you want to be more productive, efficient, or (let's be honest) bad-ass at your desk and you're considering a multi monitor setup for your computer. Congratulations! Once you begin using a 2 monitor or 3 monitor setup you'll never go back. Whether you're trying to find the best multi monitor setup for work or for gaming, there are a few important things to consider. In this comprehensive article I'll cover the most important technical (and aesthetic) specs, and make some recommendations.

Today’s modern construction creates air-tight living spaces where harmful VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) have no place to escape once they are emitted from the materials used to build the spaces where we live and work. Office plants can effectively remove VOCs from the air to keep you healthy.

It’s no secret that working a desk job comes with its share of health risks. According to The Washington Post, working at a desk can result in elevated risk of heart disease, over-productive pancreas, colon cancer, a strained neck, poor circulation, degenerating abdominal, hip, and glute muscles, and softer bones (among others). So what can you do to combat the negative health impact of sitting all day in an office setting?