Most would agree that music is an incredibly powerful form of communication. It even has the ability to shape and reflect the larger culture. (Think Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind,” for example.) But did you know that music can also shape the culture of your office or workspace? Merriam Saunders, a psychotherapist, explains that
Here at Carson Design, we provide many opportunities for our employees to get involved with serving in our community. There is a profound belief that we can make a difference in our world when serving together. We have team members who have been well connected with organizations for some time, and in other instances, we
Here at Carson Design Associates, we host a quarterly all-staff meeting in which we invite our entire team to meet in the same room at the same time – both in-house and remote employees — and engage together as a team. We use these quarterly team meetings as our avenue for transparency as a company,
These days, more and more artwork dresses the walls of corporate offices, adding greater beauty and sophistication to the corporate landscape. But more than that, the addition of artwork offers businesses the proven power to boost productivity, lower stress and increase wellbeing in the workplace. The Power of Art A batch of research indicates enriching
It’s our annual goal to take on reading that galvanizes us in our designs. As we settle into 2018, we’re focusing in on two titles. We believe they can motivate your team and inspire your work as well – feel free to read along with us! Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done In this
“You cannot be anything you want to be – but you can be a whole lot more of who you already are.” — Tom Rath In our most recent Business Book Club, we explored StrengthsFinder 2.0, written by Tom Rath—the former head of research and consulting for employee engagement at Gallup where he wrote eight
For the past three years, the Carson Design Associates team has tried to embrace this season of giving by volunteering at the Midwest Food Bank. And this past November, we were grateful to again leave the office for several hours and lend a hand in tangible ways at the food pantry’s downtown Indianapolis location. Founded
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss At the beginning of 2016, the Carson Design Associates Indy office launched our own Business Book Club with the hope of broadening our business acumen, gaining some keen insights