06Jul 2023 by Ashley Caprarella
What Office Rental Size Is Right For You

What Office Rental Size Is Right For You

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When searching for an office space, the first and most essential task is determining the amount of space your company needs. During this process, you may ask yourself, how do I know what that number is? This then brings about questions such as: How much square footage will we need as a team to be comfortable? How much office space per person? How many meeting rooms should we have? What does our growth projection look like? At Cummings Properties, our team of professionals has had the pleasure of helping thousands of clients and companies estimate their office space needs and wants. Throughout this process, we have learned how to assess companies' spatial needs properly, while also taking into account their desires, which now allows us to help you determine what…
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01Jun 2023 by Ashley Caprarella
How To Plan Your Return To the Office

How To Plan Your Return To the Office

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With new technology and tools, and an increased want for collaboration and innovation, the drive to return to an office space is greater than ever before. Both business leaders and employees are looking for creative spaces to increase productivity and enhance their work/life balance. Because not every company is one and the same, however, creating a plan that is unique to you is the key to fully optimizing your return to the office. Whether you are in the process of figuring out your workspace strategy, configuring an inspiring in-office environment, or looking to get back into the office full-time tomorrow, the team at Cummings Properties has compiled our top tips to help you plan for a successful return to your office space. 3 Ways To Successfully Return To An Office…
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04May 2023 by Ashley Caprarella
Office Space Must Haves

Office Space Must Haves

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From Google’s offices fully equipped with mini-golf courses, slides, and stunningly creative decor to an office space filled with natural lighting and industry-themed paintings, having an office space that perfectly fits your company and employees can go a long way toward providing your team with a comfortable space. With the new rise of the “return to office” movement, there is more emphasis than ever on cultivating an environment in which your employees will be motivated and creative. That is why the expert team here at Cummings Properties has provided you with our top tips to help you design a creative and inspiring space that will foster a team atmosphere and generate excitement among your employees about going into the office. Top 6 Office Must-Haves: Open Space The wave of the…
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24Apr 2023 by Ashley Caprarella
How In-office Work Is On The Rise

How In-office Work Is On The Rise

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“Cigna announces plan to bring employees back to the office” “JPMorgan ends remote work for senior bankers” “Federal workers called back to the office” These and other recent headlines point to the fact that the pendulum is beginning to swing strongly back to an in-office work environment. Disney, Starbucks, General Motors, and UPS are among the many major companies across greater Boston and the country that reportedly no longer allow employees to be fully remote. Top 3 Benefits To In-Person Work: Collaboration and Synergy Zoom and other virtual platforms were indispensable to many businesses at the height of the pandemic. The video format enabled a higher level of connection and conversation than one could gain from a simple phone call.  These platforms’ technology, however, tends to make conversations more stilted,…
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05Apr 2023 by Ashley Caprarella
How To: Create a Welcoming Office Environment

How To: Create a Welcoming Office Environment

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Most successful businesses in the world are equipped with a welcoming and positive atmosphere and filled with happy employees. Why? Because employees who feel welcomed within their work environment are more productive and creative – not because they have to be, but because they want to be. When thinking about your office environment and what it offers to your employees, clients, and visitors, many questions may arise such as: How should the lighting look? How should desks be set up? Can we foster an engaging team space here? To answer these questions, our expert team at Cummings Properties has provided you with our top tips to create a welcoming and productive office environment for you and your employees. Natural Light Natural lighting is a critical component of a welcoming and…
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06Mar 2023 by Ashley Caprarella
Top 5 Benefits To Renting An Office Space

Top 5 Benefits To Renting An Office Space

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No matter if you are starting your first business or you are a seasoned entrepreneur, figuring out if renting office space will be beneficial for you, your workers and your patrons may seem like a challenging task. When researching and beginning the rental process, many questions arise such as: Where is the right location for the space? Should I rent or buy? Can I conduct proper business here? To answer these questions, our expert team here at Cummings has provided you with our top 5 benefits to renting an office space in the greater Boston area. More Networking Opportunities:  When choosing to rent a commercial office space, you are enabling yourself and your team to interact with other businesses within the same location. An important part of being a business…
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29Sep 2022 by socialmedia
The Shoebert Saga, as Seen Through the Eyes of Joyce Cummings

The Shoebert Saga, as Seen Through the Eyes of Joyce Cummings

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Wildlife authorities said from the beginning that “Shoebert” would be best off if he were quickly returned to a herd of seals (parvi) outside the harbor. Many people have said they hope Shoebert makes another stop in Beverly next year, too. Beverly’s new short-term citizen was a 235-pound male seal that somehow found his way into the two-level pond at Cummings Center, Beverly. It was not stuck, but it seemed determined to stay there even after having a floodgate lowered during high tide. Shoebert was named after the United Shoe Machinery Co., commonly once known as The Shoe. That building and others are now 2 million-square-foot Cummings Center medical, office, and research campus. Anyway, he left when the gate was lowered, swam around for a few minutes, turned around, and…
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29Aug 2022 by socialmedia
There’s always parking at Cummings

There’s always parking at Cummings

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The last thing anyone wants when arriving somewhere, whether it be for work, appointments, or dining, is having the headache of finding a parking spot. In fact, a recent study from SpotHero shows that about half of Americans surveyed find parking stressful, and more than 63 percent have been late to an appointment due to trying to find a spot. Free business parking This isn’t an issue, though, at any of the Cummings Properties campuses, which are in 11 different Metro North communities -- Woburn, Beverly, Andover, Marlborough, Burlington, Somerville, Medford, Stoneham, Sudbury, Wilmington, and Wakefield. Cummings’ business and research parks, including TradeCenter 128, Cummings Center, and Dunham Ridge, all have ample free parking. Some even offer garages with covered pedestrian access to the buildings, allowing your employees and clients…
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