While some headlines suggest the office will go away as people embrace working from home almost exclusively, the research identifies a more nuanced, hybrid future. Most people expect to work in the office most of the time, but they also expect greater flexibility from their organizations going forward.
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Work looks a little different today than it did a year ago. Whether you're still remote, working in a hybrid model, or fully returning to the office there are two things on everyone's mind: how to work safely and how to communicate effectively. Here's what you should consider in each situation.
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Learn more about why ergonomic office chairs are so important, particularly during a time of COVID-19, when remote work and home offices are top of mind across industries.
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Working environments after the coronavirus pandemic will undoubtedly be different from what we left behind.
Learn how file cabinet organization can increase your office's productivity and receive great tips on how to organize a file cabinet.
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What's in store for the healthcare furniture market in a post-COVID world? Something new, or more of the same?
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We were thrilled to help UofSC design a "library of the future," and we're committed to bringing students the latest trends and technology to meet their needs.
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As Generation Z enters the workforce, employers are quickly trying to learn about how they work and how to retain them. As is with any generational shifts, Gen Z thinks differently than millennials and the generations before them.
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The first step to improving workspaces is to identify which spaces are being utilized to their full potential and which are sitting empty. That's where Workplace Advisor comes in handy. The space measurement tool from Steelcase collects, interprets and analyzes data to understand how and where people do their best work.
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Each year, Leadership Columbia—a ten-month service learning program for young professionals—embarks on a substantial community improvement project in the Midlands of South Carolina.
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We demand more from healthcare facilities than ever before. Here's how we're helping meet those demands.
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Avonlea Denney is an interior designer currently working in Augusta. She comes to us with a B.S. in Interior Design from Georgia Southern and two years of commercial design experience.
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The workplace is constantly evolving and there has been a lot of talk about resimercial design. Resimercial is exactly what it sounds like: a residential twist on commercial spaces.
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Since 1969, The Mart in Chicago hosts an event by the name of “NeoCon.” NeoCon is a convention that offers inspiration and ideas that shape the Arc
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Katie is from Chapin, SC. She's a Senior at the University of South Carolina and studying visual communications (a journalism major that’s a mix of photography, video editing, web design and graphic design) and photography.
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Meet Ben Kopp, a design intern about to start his Senior year at Anderson University. Ben is originally from Carol Stream, Illiniois, which is a suburb of Chicago. He came to Anderson for their Interior Design Program and has enjoyed learning the many different facets of the design world.
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Meet Kaitlyn Fitch, our newest marketing intern! Kaitlyn is from Charlotte, North Carolina and is a rising senior at the University of South Carolina. She's pursuing a dual major in Marketing and Real Estate.
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Trey started in our Columbia office as an installer. He really stood out when served as the lead installer on some of our biggest projects, so we knew he was the perfect fit for the Operations Manager role in Savannah. Today, his attention to detail and ability to plan for every contingency means that his projects go incredibly smoothly.
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When Chris Coates settled in Columbia in 1994, he didn't think he'd still be here almost 25 years later.
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We're excited to participate in this year's Tech Tuesday on May 1st at Spirit Communications Park. Our team will be there talking about McWaters products, A/V integration capabilities, and how we can help you use A/V technology to turn your space into a strategic asset.
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Rebekah graduated from Georgia Southern University in December of 2017 with a B.S. in Interior Design.
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Beth started her career as an interior designer before transitioning into sales. She's coming to us with 32 years of experience including 17 years working with Steelcase products.
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It's 6:00 p.m. on a Wednesday and most office workers in Columbia are already home for the day.
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We've added our first programmer to our A/V team. It's all a part of our effort to make audiovisual products as integrated and easy to use as possible.
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Chris Jones comes to us with an extensive background in furniture sales.
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Brooke Allison comes to us with four years experience in the industry.
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For the past two years, McWaters has partnered with 1x1 Design, LCK, and the United Way of the Midlands to transform 1818 Blanding Street into a beautiful new space for the non-profit. The United Way of the Midlands officially moved in this September.
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Having a workspace without technology is like having a car without wheels. It might be comfortable, but it’s hard to move forward.
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When it comes to talking about an open floor plan office design, everyone has an opinion.
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Nothing is worse than an unproductive meeting. Technology can help you be more collaborative and productive.
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We're constantly innovating and have a passion for finding the newest technology that can help our customers gain an edge in the market.
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At last year's Technology Tuesday at Spirit Communication Park, we were able to talk to visitors about our product lines and how they can integrate A/V technology in their spaces.
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Jordyn holds a BA in Interior Design with a minor in Art from Anderson University. She's also involved in the American Society of Interior Designers and the International Interior Design Association.
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Joel is part of our growing A/V team. He brings a wealth of knowledge and is looking forward to helping integrate our furniture line with our audiovisual line.
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Today we're talking to Loren McCaslin about design's role in employee wellness, audio visual integration, and the team's trip to the Steelcase Worklife Center in Atlanta. Loren is a workplace consultant in our Columbia office. She holds a Bachelors in Fine Arts with a Concentration in Interior Design from Winthrop University and she's an associate member of IIDA.
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Demand for energy-efficient, connected conference rooms and other spaces in government buildings has grown tremendously in recent years.
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Today we're talking with Ashley Weathers. Ashley is a designer in our Savannah office. She holds a BFA with a concentration in interior design from Winthrop University, an associate IIDA certification, and a Modular Wall Design 1 & 2 Application Software certification. She's also a member of the IIDA.
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Steelcase is accepting applications for its Active Learning Center grant.
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The success of all McWaters' projects--and partnerships--depends on the McWaters team and the customer working together to design a space that real
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Technology just for technology’s sake is never the right answer—and that couldn’t be more true than when you’re working with interior digital signs
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Ever wonder how McWaters designers think about space? Or what products they’re excited about? Our designers are answering those questions and more in our series McWaters: Partners in Design.
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On Thursday, October 13th McWaters is proud to sponsor the 2016 AIAGC Architecture Design Awards
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McWaters offers a full-service approach to space, providing audio visual tools, relocation, furniture, and flooring.
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On Tuesday, August 30 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., we'll be celebrating technology in South Carolina with some of the best and the brightest in the industry.
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What’s the most important thing an audio visual team can have? At McWaters, it’s the desire to never stop learning.
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Linda’s a new addition to the McWaters team. She joined in April 2016 and brings 12 years’ experience in the interior furnishing industry. She’s lived all over the country and is overjoyed to be back in the Savannah area. When she’s not working she loves exploring the area, trying new restaurants, and boating with her family.
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Harry Dent has been in the office furniture industry since 1983, he's taking on a new role as our Market President in Charleston, SC.
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Whitney McMakin is the Director of Design at McWaters. She's passionate about helping customers transform their space, collaborating with her team, and playing with her two shih tzus. Meet Whitney.
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The United Way of the Midlands is getting a new home and McWaters is helping by providing design, furniture, and flooring solutions.
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More and more research is coming out to suggest that your space has a major impact on your ability to focus and be productive. We kicked off our new year by reading some recently published research by Steelcase that outlined the three modes of brain activity—focus, regeneration and inspiration, and activation. We want to use what we know about those brain modes to help you think better about your space and how it affects you.
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.McWaters, in partnership with R2i2, celebrated our first successful satellite course for high school students from Richland School District Two!
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Where do the introverts stand in the open "fields" of the "cubicle farm"?
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As an authorized Steelcase dealer we have provided our clients with amazing offices using the best Steelcase products.
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Buoy Buoy Buoy! Rockin' everywhere!
Our Savannah location is getting in on the Buoy Action!!
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Our amazing team at McWaters recently finished creating workstations, board room, private office, and small meeting areas for Koyo.
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ScapeSeries tables are absolutely fantastic for businesses who want to stay ahead of the curve.
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On April 1st of this year, McWaters proudly participated in the “Pillow Project” to benefit the “Loop it Up Savannah”
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A few members of the McWaters Team participated in the New Dealer Sales Training at the Steelcase Campus in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Are you a multi-tasker? If so doing two things at once just got a little bit easier thanks to the Walkstation by Details.
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