Rob Foster, Author at Accent Office Furniture NZ

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Author: Rob Foster

As sales manager of Accent Group NZ Ltd, Robert Foster engages in all customer-focused aspects of the company’s activities. As well as managing the sales team, his role encompasses market development, channel development, and product development. Like everyone else at Accent, Rob is committed to the innovative design of distinctive office furniture and expanding its potential to create modern, flexible workspaces that optimise the performance and comfort of the people who use it. In this series of blog posts, Rob will share his unique perspective on the nexus between advanced workspace design and furniture, and contemporary approaches to developing the culture and leadership within an organisation.

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How to enable (more) shared insights in the workspace

Leadership + culture, Newest designs, Work-styles By Rob Foster Mar 1 2018

How to better enable impromptu discussions and shared team insights in the open workspace or the private meeting room.

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The puzzling future of the office worker?

Workplace wellness By Rob Foster Jul 13 2015

After returning from the June NEOCON trade fair in Chicago I started to get a little puzzled about the future of office furniture and the way people work in offices. As far as I can see there is a growing trend towards people doing nothing. Not exactly doing nothing, but sitting around in comfy lounge chairs, drinking nice […]

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Spotlight on Scandinavian Design

Trend watch, Workspace design By Rob Foster Feb 25 2015

WHAT IS SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN? At the recent ORGATEC, Accent Group noticed a strong resurgence of office furniture featuring what we perceive to be elements of Scandinavian Design – lots of simple yet functional forms, wood, white and glass. Accent Group is releasing the Oslo table, featuring legs made from ash, glass or laminate top that […]

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Trend watch – Bright Metalics

Trend watch, Workspace design By Rob Foster Nov 30 2014

Metal stools and chairs in saturated hues have been creeping into interiors over the past couple of years, but now you can bring a pop of extra energy into your home or work office space with the juicy colours of the MODE PLUS from Accent Furniture Group. At the recent ORGATEC 2014 event in Germany, […]

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There is a relationship between leadership, workspaces, culture and performance – and the fulfilment of human potential.

At Accent, we’re interested in exploring that relationship, and how the introduction of a simple piece of well-designed furniture can transform a workspace.

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