What Your Boardroom Table Says about Your Office

Whilst we all know that boardroom tables are an essential part of any office – this is, after all, where many of the big decisions regarding the business are discussed and made – have you ever considered what kind of message it is sending about your workplace? The table dictates seating placement, which can actually change the mood of the meeting you’re hosting. In this article, we have outlined the three main shapes and their purposes:

Rectangle

This is the classic boardroom table shape. It conveys hierarchy, as those seated at the head(s) can see everyone else, whereas those seated along the sides must change their position according to who is talking. Increasing the length of the table actually increases the power distance between those on the sides and those on the ends; an unequal width to length ratio can sometimes reflect the unequal power that the head has over the rest.

Whilst a rectangular shape is often the simplest choice, it will convey quite a lot about your business’ structure and attitude towards collaboration. This does not, however, make it a bad choice and it can be employed quite effectively.

U-Shaped

This kind of table offers two distinct advantages. Firstly, it sacrifices a large portion of the surface area and seating in order to bring the focus to the open side. This design is particularly useful during presentations, video conferences and product demonstrations (to name a few). A presenter is able to walk directly up to a viewer and speak directly to them or hand out materials.

Secondly, the efficiency of the space and surface area can actually give the room a more productive feel. The chairs placed around these tables are usually quite comfortable. It represents a conscious choice, by the business, to use their space efficiently and to bring information to the forefront of the meeting. Attendants are, subconsciously, aware of this and, therefore, contribute more.

Round

These sorts of boardroom tables can actually be a little off-putting when you see one for the first time. They do offer a number of drawbacks, including: a lack of personal surface area (for notepads, etc); difficulty talking if too large or uncomfortably intimate if too small; and presenters can find it difficult to offer those seated across and beside them the same experience. For all its faults, however, this shape does have one redeeming quality – equality.

You will find that round tables are perfect for collaborative work environments, peer criticism meetings and even consumer interactions. Everyone will begin to view each other as equals as opposed to adversaries.

Take a moment to think about the boardroom table that currently resides in your office’s meeting space – what shape is it? Then, take a moment to think about the kind of mood and attitude you wish to convey to your employees and visitors – does the table help or hinder this achievement? If you feel that a different shape would best represent the interests of your business, perhaps it’s time that you did a little research and took a shopping trip.

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Attractive Commercial Cake Display Fridge for Enhancing the Sale in Your Confectionery

There is no doubt about the fact that, half of our appetite is satisfied when we first see the neat arrangement of cakes, truffles, waffles and pastries inside a commercial cake display fridge in a confectionery. These display fridges not just keep the cakes fresh and appetizing, but they also create a selling potential for the owner, as customers can actually select the variety of cake, or bun that he intends to buy. Right from small cakes, to large birthday delicacies, a commercial cake display fridge is the best option to market and sell your confectionery items. 

Commercial display fridge

Types of commercial cake display fridges

Bench top display fridge: These are chilled countertop fridges that allow great view of the cakes displayed. Straight and curved glass options along with customized shelf options are available. 

Freestanding cake display fridge: This type is a large-sized fridge and has many shelves to accommodate more cakes. The shelves are arranged in neat order of their size to include sweets, cakes, pastries and also the raw materials that are often used to make cakes.

Upright cake display fridge: These are narrow in size and they have rotating shelves because they allow display of cakes in various angles, which gives customers a better view and idea about the displayed cakes.

How to buy the right commercial cake display fridge?

Cakes need to be refrigerated properly to prevent from getting spoilt. It is not possible to take out each cake one by one to the customer. To buy the right commercial cake display fridge, you will have to note few points such as:

·       Size

·       Display type

·       Number of shelves

·       Design

When it comes to cake shops, some sell cakes in all types of sizes, from small to large. Usually, large cakes are made only as per order but some shops like to display couple of them for the customer to know that they are well versed in making such cakes. You can get a host of commercial cake display fridge designs and costs in the online portals, and you can customize your requirements and order for one accordingly.

Commercial cake display fridge

Also know the types and quantity of items to be stored:

The type and quantity of goods are other factors that come into play while picking up the right display refrigerator.  If you are only selling wedding and birthday cakes of a certain size, you may need a large fridge, perhaps with rotating shelves.

• Features, specifications and temperature settings too should be noted while buying a commercial cake display fridge. Cake display fridges do not need temperature below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, so it should be checked.
• Look for display fridges that will allow you to vary row heights and come with many notches for shelves. This will help in removing a row to accommodate a large sized cake as and when need arises.

Know about the types of doors available:

Two types of doors are mainly fitted with the fridges; one is the swing open ones and the other sliding ones. If your shop is a spacious one, the swing open doors are good but if it is a small place, sliding doors will be more convenient. Self-closing doors are also in vogue but the quality of a toughened glass should be the first priority when you buy a commercial cake display fridge  

·       Lighting adds an additional attractive feature to cake display fridges.

·      LED lights are now used as they not only look attractive but also saves good amount of energy.

For cake business, commercial cake display fridges are as essential as the product itself. With so many options available in size, design and shelve types, all you have to do is understand your requirements, the size of your shop and the display needs of your cake, to be able to buy the right fridge to help attract customers and sales.

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Learning Math Online

Math is usually one of the hardest subjects to learn, due to its nature of having many formulas, axioms, equations, and fractions. However, if children start learning it through play, math will be integrated in a natural way, and the child will not even notice that he or she is actually learning. If familiar items that children are already interested in are used during the learning and playing process, they will acquire the knowledge much better. During purposeful play, opportunities for both mathematical thinking and understanding will emerge naturally.

Online Games That Make Math Interesting

Parents should always try to become involved in their children's mathematics education. The number of resources, which offer parents various math games that engage children in mathematical thinking and problem solving, is numerous. These activities illustrate the mathematics that children can experience at home, at the grocery store, and while traveling.

Considering that children are spending more and more time next to the computer, online games are the best way to keep them interested and entertained. This website offers various free interactive and educational games, which help children develop skills in mathematics. These games are suited for children ages preschool through 8^th grade. 

1.   Math basketball is a game in which the player must put the ball in the hoop. The ball is passed from player to player and then the shot will be made to win the game. In order to do that, the child will need to correctly answer a few math questions.

2.   In Night Swimmers, the player needs to avoid getting electrified by jellyfish while navigating a school of fish to the right answer. Fish are maneuvered with the use of a mouse. Finally, the turtle will swim by, carrying a math problem to be answered.  

3.   In Math Baseball, the website will automatically give a player a math problem. Then the child needs to enter the answer to the problem and hit the "Swing" button. If he or she answers correctly, they will make a hit. Fun brain will decide if the hit is a single, double, triple, or home run based on the difficulty of the problem. If the answer is wrong, the child will get an out. The game is over after three outs.

4.   Shape Surveyor is an excellent geometry game. After a child has selected the difficulty level – easy, medium, hard, or super brain – the game can start. A rectangle with the dimensions labeled will appear on the screen. The child must calculate the area or perimeter of the rectangle, depending on what he or she has previously chosen to calculate. For each problem that gets a correct solution, a player will receive a piece of an archeological puzzle. The game is over when all the puzzle pieces are shown.

5.   For algebra lovers, there is also a fun game called Operation Order Algebra. The player needs to help Tortisaurus finish building his stone pyramid. To do so, a player will be shown three numbers and an equation. He or she has to type in the correct number in the correct place to complete the equation. A child can also choose between three levels: easy (where only addition and subtraction are offered), medium (in which multiplication is added to the other two operations), and hard (which includes all mathematical operations).

Teachers and parents can confidently encourage students to use online educational games during their free time in class, or at home. Online games will help students revise what they have learned in class and acquire new skills they need to further their education. The best part is that they don’t even notice that they are learning, because they think it’s just a game they enjoy playing.  

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