As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), for the tax years 2018 through 2025, you cannot deduct home office expenses if you are an employee.
For Many Taxpayers, Tax Reform Means No More Home Office Deduction
A ROBOT DOES THE IMPOSSIBLE: ASSEMBLING AN IKEA CHAIR WITHOUT HAVING A MELTDOWN
Researchers report today in Science Robotics that they’ve used entirely off-the-shelf parts—two industrial robot arms with force sensors and a 3-D camera—to piece together one of those Stefan Ikea chairs we all had in college before it collapsed after two months of use.
Flat-pack furniture startup Floyd produces easy-to-assemble items for millennials
Online startup Floyd has designed a suite of flat-pack furniture to be easily taken apart and moved around, intended for young city dwellers and to offer a long-lasting alternative to IKEA products.
A Home Office is Cleverly Integrated Into the Living Room of This Compact Condo
Despite the lack of square footage, a home office is made possible thanks to a brilliant glass solution.
Work Remotely? Check Out These Enviable Home Offices
Working from home is an increasingly common 21st century company perk. It means greater flexibility for employees, particularly when it comes to work-life balance, and it’s become a hallmark of progressive company culture.
Remote work is “the new normal”
We know the number of freelancers is on the rise, but more than half (55%) of hiring managers agree that remote work among full-time permanent employees is becoming more common, too.
Office space: the increasingly blurred line between work and home
"Smart organisations recognise that a bespoke workplace goes a long way towards keeping their people happy, engaged and healthy."
7 Remote Work Fails to Avoid in 2018
Imagine you’re hiring a new Senior Engineer. How many potential candidates do you think there are within a reasonable commute distance? Now, how many candidates are there within the full country? Big difference.
Workplace Wellness: From Office to Home
Everyone’s trying to figure out how to bring wellness into the environment for productivity and increased emotional health.
Whether you can work well from home depends on these three things
Some people like to work from home because it frees them from distractions. The workplace certainly can be distracting, but how much focus time do people really need?
Nine out of ten employees believe flexible working is key to boosting productivity
The most productive sector – the professional services industry – is the most likely to offer employees flexible hours, with 36 percent of professional services employees saying it is available to them.
Hobbit-like tiny house is an instant office for your backyard
They’re Talking Behind My Back: Remote Workers Feel Unsupported
A survey highlights the need for managers to build strong connections to those who work from home or elsewhere off-site.
6 Important Reasons Why Working from Home Is Improving Organisations
Companies, government agencies, news outlets, and academics are all trying to understand the work from home phenomenon that has boomed in recent years.
7 Incredible Home Offices of Designers and Architects
Creativity stems from a balance of work and life, connectivity and retreat, conversation and solitude.
Karim Rashid Designed a Collection with Lamborghini and Riva 1920
Karim Rashid created a collection in collaboration with Lamborghini by Riva 1920. Entitled Authentic Living, the collection includes five pieces of furniture crafted with high-quality materials like solid walnut wood and buttery black leather. Karim designed the collection by heavily drawing on the design aesthetics and philosophy of Riva 1920 and Lamborghini: sinuous curves, sharp lines, state of the art technology, and attention to the smallest of details that are often unexpected and make the design.
8 Standing Desks That Will Have You Ditching Your Chair
It’s no surprise that more and more people are making the jump to standing desks with all the research out there proving that too much sitting is bad for our health.
Remote or home working more of a preference for baby boomers than millennials
Perhaps it’s something to do with the housing issues many people from the younger generations now have to deal with; i.e. either live with parents or endure an overpriced house share, but those under 35 are reported to actually prefer working from the office to remote or home working. This differs from baby boomers, who would rather work from home.
CREATE A MODERN OFFICE WITH HUMANSCALE
With an unwavering focus on ergonomics, Humanscale® designs modern office furniture that creates a healthier, more comfortable workspace. Watch how to easily create a modern office with Room & Board and Humanscale.
How to optimize your home office
The old 9-to-5 isn’t what it used to be. As more companies embrace flexible working schedules and telecommuting options, a growing number of employees are finding that, even in the professional realm, there’s no place like home. Working from home or working remotely can come with many benefits, not the least of which is the elimination of the dreaded morning and afternoon commute. Here’s how to set up your home office for success.