Benefits of Working In A Circle

Does the secret to effectiveness at work lie in the shape of your workstation? According to Kokuyo, the answer is ‘Yes, it does’.

BY Janice Seow

July 23rd, 2014

Tags: KOKUYO, Kokuyo Harmonii

With Harmonii, Kokuyo shows us how shapes can play an important role in shaping our ever changing and demanding working environment.

The Harmonii workstation is designed to ‘open out’ the communication flow. Its circular layout promotes an ideal work environment for discovery, interaction and problem solving, and actually improves the lines of communication not just within the circle, but throughout the entire office as well.

Harmonii is developed in such a way that collaboration becomes seamless, whether you are working inside or outside the circle.

The result? A vibrant, transparent and efficient office that addresses the working requirements of today.

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