How we communicate, new technology and physical workspaces are the biggest influencers when it comes to pushing the traditional office into the modern world.

The open office plan has become a popular choice for companies today, but telecommuting is another preferable choice among employees. There was almost an 80 percent increase in the number of employees who worked from home from 2005 to 2012. And it’s estimated that 3.9 million employees will telecommute by 2016. Talk about a good reason to amp up your home office.

Workers won’t have to worry about the hassle of traveling or missing a flight, since “telepresence” has taken over. Companies save thousands a year by cutting travel costs and instead using a webcam for national and even international meetings. Maybe the office of the future will go one step further, and use holographic images for “face to face” meetings.

Companies may get rid of desktop computers and other bulky equipment completely, and have employees bring their own portable devices to the office. With an emphasis on a flexible work schedule, this could be a preferable alternative to a static workstation.

The modern office emphasizes sustainability, and creating an environment that’s social and hospitable. And of course standing meeting tables and treadmill desks are a part of the criteria, since they encourage interaction and movement during the day.

Check out the infographic to learn more about the modern office:

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Learning how to have productive habits and keep them up for the entire workday is an art form. Of course, moving from sitting to standing can be your biggest productivity booster. But there are other productive habits to have that keep your workday flowing.

Productive practices like limiting email replies to one minute, and even eating healthy foods throughout the work week can have major effects on how much work you get done in one day. You can even have a routine wardrobe and wear the same thing on a daily bases, although if you choose to do this we recommend buying multiples of the same shirt—no one wants to be the smelly guy, no matter how productive he is.

For more tips on how to keep up productivity during the day, check out this infographic from Entrepreneur:

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If you noticed a drop in productivity last year, read through this Infographic from Entrepreneur about how to have a more productive office. Studies found that employees who work an average of 45 hours a week spend 17 of those hours being unproductive or distracted.

The Infographic shows statistics that music, breaks and better communication have the power to create a productive work environment.

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