The Myth of Multitasking

Distraction is everywhere – not only in today’s workplace, but in our lives in general. Economist and Psychologist Herbert A. Simon said it best; “a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention” (source). We are continually bombarded with information in our society, and access to new information is now available to us in countless … Read more

Posture Factors in to Ergonomics

Posture plays a big part of ergonomics in the workplace. Back and vision problems can result from poor posture throughout your workday. Your chair, your desk height, and even the position of your monitor can all affect your posture while you’re working. Both the eye height from your seated position and your distance from the … Read more

Don’t Underestimate This Office Item!

One important aspect of office furniture people tend to overlook is a good filing and storage system. Everyone needs a bit of organization at their desk or within their office, and depending on what kind of system you have, it can make your life a lot easier. While traditional filing cabinets can still be a … Read more

Modern Work Spaces for Modern Work Habits

Collaboration/Coworking Space Faster, more productive conversations can take place in these areas while completing work that requires small to moderate levels of concentration. As many of us already know, earbuds become standard equipment in open work areas, so the value of light chatter is lost. Designated collaboration areas will foster conversations among coworkers that may … Read more

The Controversy on Open Office Environments

Millennials in today’s workforce (depending what field they’re working in) have most likely only experienced an open floor office plan so far. Generation X, or “Baby Boomers”, in the workforce have probably seen the transformation take place in their office from private office spaces to open floor layouts. This shift has caused a pretty big … Read more

Basecamp Benching

What’s All This Benching Business?

While cubicles and private offices are still necessary in some work environments, they are disappearing in many offices today. Open, airy, collaborative, spaces are the latest trend in office design and they’re taking the industry by storm. Why are benching systems so popular? The answer is all about the evolution of the worker. Back when cubicles … Read more

Find A Healthier Desk

How can your desk be healthy for you? You’ve probably heard by now that sitting at your 9-5 desk job all day is “the new cancer”, and maybe you’re wondering what to do about it. Find a healthier desk! Height adjustable desks are the latest solution to a sedentary lifestyle, but they aren’t the only solution, … Read more

Basecamp

VIEW BASECAMP    DOWNLOAD BROCHURE BASECAMP, our new benching system, combines a simple leg & beam design for easy installation and flexibility with a myriad of versatile components, allowing you to build, customize, and painlessly adjust your entire office – from benching and storage to private offices and conference rooms. “Simple and beautiful,” the concept … Read more

Basecamp Private Office

Along with its limitless benching applications, Basecamp can be contoured into a variety of desking options to accommodate even the highest-level executive’s private office needs. Allowing flexibility within the boundaries of a private office, Basecamp desks can be designed to create seamless transition between organizational levels and encourage unity among the workplace, while maintaining a … Read more

Introducing Basecamp Office Furniture Series

At EthoSource, our goal is to constantly provide customers with the latest in office furniture design.  But offering the newest styles, doesn’t ensure you’re getting exactly what you want or the best quality product.  Which is why we’ve decided to create our very own product line, fully customizable, incredibly durable and everything a modern office should … Read more