China’s Return to Work Plan

New study finds working from home less productive This article is an update to our Post-COVID Workplace Guide on returning to work safely. The Chinese people were first to experience the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the country is an early pioneer in reopening an economy in this post-COVID world. There are many…

bkm OfficeWorks is pleased to announce that Chief Operating Officer James “Jim” Skidmore is succeeding Bill Kuhnert as Chief Executive Officer. The announcement comes as bkm expands its leadership lineup and reaffirms its commitment as Southern California’s leading dynamic full-service furniture dealership. “I am honored to be chosen as the next CEO of bkm OfficeWorks…

Lead designers at Steelcase, HOK and Gensler agree this moment is unlike any other. We are at a turning point in workplace design—and a moment of introspection for this country’s leading designers. What will the future hold? Steelcase, HOK and Gensler are fielding phone calls, texts, and emails daily asking what the office will look…

More businesses are now welcoming employees back to the office. There is a lot to love about this small step toward normalcy: the ability to collaborate and socialize with colleagues is a big one. We must also acknowledge, however, that there is a great deal of anxiety associated with a workplace return. After months of…

  The bkm team is available to provide assistance with a variety of broker services here in San Diego and across Southern California. Whether you require design help, asset management, or need to prepare your office for a post-COVID reopening, our expert teams are ready to lend a hand. Read on for a sampling of…

As we begin to think about a slow return to the office, our teams are faced with many of the same issues our customers are experiencing. Any post-COVID workplace analysis must be comprehensive and future-facing. The bkm team identified 3 primary concerns for a safe return to our space: How do we keep our people…

Design for Optimal Post-COVID Learning Spaces In Part 1 of this series on creating post-COVID learning spaces for educational institutions, we discussed strategies for physical adjustments to space in terms of density, geometry, and division. Below, we will cover various design options and recommendations to reinforce those strategies via technologically and architecturally advanced office furniture,…

The Data-Driven Return to Work Plan Follow the data: that’s how governments, businesses, schools, and other enterprises across the world are handling their return to work plans. In considering how to return to work safely, a great deal of insight can also be gleaned from the workplace itself. What are your most-trafficked spaces? Which areas…

Safety First: Prepping Post-COVID Learning Spaces As we navigate the new post-COVID world, universities and schools are either returning students to the classroom or planning a later return while temporarily utilizing remote learning. Many of these institutions remain cautious and are making changes in waves. And by now, we’re aware: the first attempts at in-person…

The right audio visual technology solutions enable your business to communicate at its best. Think of them as a facelift for presentation, participation, and productivity capabilities. Below, we’ll go through many—but not all—of the audio visual services offered by bkm here in San Diego and across Southern California. Whether you’re looking for better video conferencing…