Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Communication

April 15, 2019 Darlene De Lorenzo

Recently, Harvard Business School Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Ethan Bernstein conducted a before-and-after study that may reinforce the already strong case against open office plans. Bernstein’s research uses observational evidence rather than self-reported data to show that communal workspaces don’t necessarily provide a collaborative environment. Lisa MacLellan, from Quartz at Work, summarized the study results. Bernstein centered his research on a renovation at an unnamed Fortune 500 company that was engaged in a “so-called war on walls.” Employees participating in the study wore people analytics badges that anonymously tracked, but didn’t record, conversations. The sensors provided data the researchers could […]

Can You Recycle Old Cubicles?

April 9, 2019 Darlene De Lorenzo

They hold family photos, office memos, and to-do lists. They host high-level meetings and office birthday celebrations. But when it’s time for a move, you may discover some or all of your office cubicles, partitions, and even furniture no longer serve your needs in the new space. What’s the environmentally responsible thing to do? Well, there’s good news. You can usually recycle your old cubicles, as well as other office supplies, furniture, shelving, and cabinets you no longer need. And this can all be done according to your company’s recycling programs and environmental policies. Here’s the JK Moving Services approach […]

JK Formalizes Dashcam Program to Facilitate Safety

March 22, 2019 Amy Mergler

After piloting for the past year, JK Moving Services will formalize its dashcam program by adding dashboard cameras to the newest members of its fleet: Volvo moving trucks. In all, 260 tractors, trucks, and vans will have the system, which promotes safe driving and reduces costs involved with accidents. “We are always looking for ways that technology can improve our service. Dashcams have been well received by our drivers. We’ve seen our strong driving record improve even more and have realized savings. That’s good for our customers as we work to make their moves efficient and safe and it is […]

Office Furniture Management & Installation: Advice from the Pros

March 12, 2019 Amy Mergler

For most offices, files and furniture take up most of the place on moving trucks. That’s why it makes sense to start your office or business relocation process with a good hard look at your office furniture and filing needs, and asking questions like: Do you need it all? For example, if you’re going from desks to cubicles you can save money by not moving all those desks. Don’t pay to move what you don’t need. How will your office furniture be protected? You’ll want to ask your moving and storage partner about all the steps they take to protect […]

JK Moving Named #1 Office Mover

March 8, 2019 Amy Mergler

Every year the Washington Business Journal Book of Lists ranks hundreds of the hottest area companies in their fields. For the third consecutive year, JK Moving Services has been named the #1 commercial mover in the DC Metro area. Companies are ranked by their 2018 DC metro area commercial and government revenue. The Book of Lists is a comprehensive ranking of every major company by major industry in the Greater Washington area. The Washington Business Journal surveys companies, scours documents, and taps other reliable sources to compile the Book of Lists. Check it out for yourself.

JK Helps Local Women’s Shelter Do More with Less

March 6, 2019 Darlene De Lorenzo

JK Moving proudly donated moving services to Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) this past week. We removed excess furniture to donate to Habitat for Humanity and created a more streamlined space for the LAWS staff. The project involved moving office furniture and contents within their Community Services Center. We are excited to share a rave review from LAWS Executive Director, Judy Hanley: “We’re extremely grateful for your donation of move services on February 18 and 19, 2019. With many items to be removed and many others to be relocated within our Community Services Center, it was a complicated project! The […]

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