There's No Place Like Home (Office)
Furniture maker adds fashion and function to work-at-home perks
(ARA) - For many U.S. workers, the old morning commute just isn't quite what it used to be. Instead of negotiating the typical jam-packed highways and stagnant causeways of rush-hour traffic, a growing number of "telecommuters" have discovered the peace of mind that only home sweet home can muster.
"More and more people are successfully piloting their careers from home-based offices," says Paul Bush, president and CEO of Bush Furniture -- the nation's eighth largest furniture manufacturer. "Ongoing advances in technology, along with progressive work philosophies and new furnishings solutions that affordably replicate the office environment, have given them the flexibility they need to function effectively outside the traditional workplace."
According to the International Telework Association and Council in Washington, an estimated 24 million Americans telecommute -- or work from home -- on a regular or occasional basis for their primary occupation.
Contrary to popular opinion, telecommuters do not just hail from larger corporations attempting to free up valuable cubicle real estate. In 1999, 2.2 million, or 28.9 percent, of small companies with fewer than 100 employees offered telecommuting as a practical alternative to the workplace -- up from 1.7 million, or 25.2 percent, just one year earlier, according to International Data Corp.
"While telecommuters have moved out of the conventional office workspace and into the home, it doesn't necessarily mean they are working in an inferior office environment," says Bush. "Quality home-office selections and affordable technology fulfill the necessary requirements of day-to-day business activity."
While companies and workers alike embrace telecommuting as a work style that truly works, the need for quality home office furniture that sports fashion, function and affordability is in high demand. In response, many of today's furniture manufacturers are developing quality home-office products that evolve to meet the diverse needs of a continually changing business climate.
According to Bush, his company has taken a leadership role within the furniture industry, manufacturing efficient, functional and stylish furniture collections that are ideal for busy executives working on a home-office budget.
"Knowing that not all home-offices are created equal, we offer just the right mix of quality furniture selections to fit any size room or work area and accommodate a wide range of workflow requirements," says Bush. "Our furniture is extremely flexible, expandable and affordable -- providing furniture solutions that grow with individual needs and that adapt with changing technology."
Finding the right furniture that fits and functions within a given household decor can sometimes prove to be a tricky and expensive venture. But according to Bush, his company offers numerous furniture solutions necessary to create and maintain a fully-functioning home office environment at virtually any price point -- from compact furniture designs perfect for tight spaces in a bedroom or family room to commercial grade workstations flexible enough to grow and adapt as personal or business needs change.
"Our research shows that in order for telecommuters to work effectively and efficiently, the worker must feel as if the home is simply an extension of the corporate office," adds Bush.
Available in stores nationwide, Bush Furniture complements any workspace or dcor with its variety of stylish home, small and commercial office furnishings.
Call 1-800-950-4782 for details or visit the company Web site at www.bushfurniture.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info@aracontent.com
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Image 1: The at-home worker -- accounting for approximately 24 million Americans -- now has options in furnishings, giving them the flexibility they need to function effectively outside the traditional workplace.
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