Researchers have said for years that the physical workspace of a business factors directly into productivity, job satisfaction, and, yes -- profitability. Yet relatively few companies practice what everyone loves to preach: Bigger common areas! No cube farms! More natural light! For the most part, Bad Design rules at companies of every size. Start rethinking your space with this BNET guide to office redesigns.

Build a Better Office
A well-designed office is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to retain workers and make them more productive. Read on and we'll explain how companies of any size can use a remodel or relocation to pump up performance and profits.

New Designs for Optimizing Collaboration
Today's office environment needs to be as adaptable and collaborative as the people inside it. Here's how Microsoft and other large companies have reconfigured their offices for today's workers.

Image Gallery: Best and Worst Workplace Design
If you still don't believe that design matters, just take a look at our image gallery of good, bad, and just plain ugly models of office design.

Create a Home Office That Works
The downtown office may have its conveniences, but a home workspace eliminates commutes and lets you set your own hours. Here's how to get set up.

Why Women Are Set to Take Over Business
Nobel Prize winning economist Gary Becker says women not only make better managers than you, they're also likely to outearn you in the near future.

How Star Women Build Portable Skills
Female top performers continue to shine when they move to new organizations. Men? Not so much. Here's a look at why women tend to adapt better than their male counterparts.

A Souped-Up Digital Recorder
An ultra-slim voice recorder, flash drive, and MP3 player in one handy device.

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Calculate the Real Cost of a Smartphone
Find out (in plain English) what that phone will really cost you.

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