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The first encounter of first-time visitors to a company is generally the receptionist. How he or she greets and interacts with visitors sets the impression, either positive or negative, that the visitor mentally files away for future consideration. That is why smart companies hire smart, congenial receptionists – ones that know the company, its businesses and how to make visitors feel at home.
Contributing to a visitor’s impression is the desk behind which the receptionist sits and the general ambiance of the reception area in general. Bruce Mallett of EQA Office Furniture suggests that the receptionist desk should not be domineering but instead say “welcome” and be designed in such a way as to facilitate conversation and the exchange of documentation.
Design niceties to consider include the use of clear or frosted glass panel elements above the receptionist desk work surface to contribute an open atmosphere. Passing documentation or packages back and forth is facilitated when trays are mounted above the glass panel elements.
Other design elements to consider is compatibility with associated reception area furniture including seating, tables and decorations, compatibility with the office desks and office chairs used throughout the business, and compatibility with the type of business being conducted. In the latter instance, for example, investment houses and law firms generally prefer conservative designs, while advertising and talent agencies might look to light-colored wood and fabrics with sparkling glass and polished metal accents.
Recognizing that business owners are rightfully occupied in running their business, EQA offers a full service package from design inception to installation. The objective is ensuring that all decisions fit customers’ needs in the most cost-effective manner. Options available to secure high quality, correctly styled reception desks include outright purchase, leasing or financing.
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