It's not all about the money—at least, not for millennials.According to a recent study by Virgin Pulse, younger workers want jobs at a company whose mission and culture align with their personal beliefs.Whereas past generations have placed heavy emphasis on work benefits such as salary or odds...
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Wake up, go to school. Study for tests, raise your hand to answer questions. Wear appropriate clothing. Say the right things, behave the right way.Education is so important for children, and schools are the best places to foster a love of learning. But sometimes they're...
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Modularity first made its way into the world in the 1930s, with Albert Farewell Bemis’ architectural theories. It has since been adopted and applied to a variety of industries, including computer programming, biology, mathematics and industrial design. There are many benefits of modular products, including their quicker...
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Casework in medical environments might seem trivial. Healthcare facilities are busy, critical environments, and patients' health and safety are of utmost concern. Healthcare equipment that directly affects patients' health, then, is typically given the most attention. While casework does not directly affect health or...
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Baby Boomers—those born from 1946 to 1964—enjoy their fair share of media coverage on a regular basis. With more and more Baby Boomers celebrating 65th birthdays each day, Social Security and Medicare are facing heavy strain. The media regularly covers this growing problem, but there’s...
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White isn't the new black, but it's pretty close. Easily accessorized, clean and space enhancing, white is a great color for many environments. If you couldn't tell from our work, we love white—especially white casework. There are a lot of reasons for our love of this...
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Production doesn't need to be complicated, so at SHIELD...
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Do a quick internet search of the best ways to boost creativity and you'll find thousands of articles and posts bursting with suggestions. Everyone, it seems, has a different approach to channeling creative thinking, but there are a few repeated pieces of advice that always come...
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Modern society is all about convenience. We want to buy things that make our lives easier. It’s why grocery store shelves are lined with instant coffee and freezer meals. It’s why plastic spoons and forks are stocked to the brim at fast-food restaurants. It’s why...
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Remember a few (nine) months ago when we blogged about simplicity—a fundamental aspect of our company culture—and promised a follow-up post on flexibility and honesty? No? Well, ignoring the fact that we are just slightly offended that you didn’t remember our blog post from exactly 259...
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