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There’s a striking disconnect between US teachers and school administrations around how air quality is prioritized. In partnership with We Are Teachers, Fellowes conducted a national s… Read More

Employee Well-Being Starts with Clean Air Corporate wellness initiatives and programs for employees have steadily gained widespread acceptance, evolving into a nearly ubiquitous feature amon… Read More

  This weekend’s 60 Minutes feature included a story on how indoor air ventilation and filtration systems are “absolutely key” in curbing the spread of viruses, especi… Read More

With holiday travel season approaching, Fellowes conducted a survey with 787 U.S. and Canadian respondents who stayed in a hotel during the last year and found that respondents rated clean i… Read More

With cold and flu season underway, Fellowes conducted a survey of 1,085 U.S. and Canadian office workers and found 55% of respondents attribute a respiratory virus they’ve contracted o… Read More

In observance of International Day of Clean Air Fellowes conducted an annual survey of workers in the U.S. and Canada to understand the state of air quality in the workplace and employee per… Read More

In recent years, there has been a heightened awareness among the public regarding air quality and its profound impact on our health. From the COVID-19 pandemic to rising rates of wildfires a… Read More

Amid the worst wildfire season in modern Canadian history, thousands of people have evacuated and so far, over 34 million acres have been burnt. With the ability to travel great distances, C… Read More

In 1972, the American Lung Association declared May as Clean Air Month, marking the beginning of a transformative initiative. What started as an awareness campaign to support pioneering air… Read More

Fellowes launched Rising™ in late February, ushering in a new era for the monitor arm market, where superior product functionality and design are possible simultaneously. Rising places… Read More

Three years ago, COVID-19 began making a significant impact on how we live and work, and there’s no question it’s had a lasting influence on how we view public and individual hea… Read More

The centerpiece of any office workstation are their monitors, where employees focus their attention the majority of the day. According to a study in 2018 by contact lens maker Acuvue, Americ… Read More

Employee wellness programs have long been growing in popularity, having become almost standard for larger corporations. According to Zippia, 83% of companies with 200 or more employees offer… Read More

Fellowes, with partnership of WeAreTeachers, conducted a survey of over 1,000 teachers regarding their perception of the air quality in their classrooms. The results show that teachers need… Read More

Office occupancy nationwide is at nearly 50% each week on average according to Kastle Systems, a leader in office keycard entry services. That figure represents a steady increase from a year… Read More

American office occupancy hit a post-pandemic high in mid-October according to Kastle Systems, as U.S. workers adapt to the new workplace trends and find a hybrid model that works for them… Read More

The push for cleaner indoor air in our workplaces has been led by public health researchers, national associations and the White House, which have all recognized the role employers, contract… Read More

We are excited to announce that we will open a new Design and Experience Center at 800 W. Fulton Ave., at the entrance to Chicago’s vibrant and design-focused Fulton Market District in… Read More

For a second consecutive year, Fellowes Brands has been recognized amongst the country’s top 40 midsized employers. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the… Read More

Fellowes Introduces Solar Panels to Their Itasca Headquarters As part of their green initiative, Fellowes has added an energy-saving solar array to their Itasca, Illinois  headquarters… Read More

The new Elea Office Chair from Fellowes is gaining notoriety for its distinctive design as well as its unique functionality. The Industrial Designers Society of America noted the elegant… Read More

Fellowes recently expanded its Lotus Sit-Stand Workstation line to fit diverse work styles. The innovative design was recognized by the international Spark Award, winning Gold for 2018 fall… Read More

As security breaches continue to rise across many industries, security experts are advising that protection shouldn’t just exist at the digital level.  Data security has already… Read More

As security breaches continue to rise across many industries, security experts are advising that protection shouldn’t just exist at the digital level.  Data security has already… Read More

As workplace wellness continues to become more sophisticated, new studies on the impact of sleep and sleep loss have become new critical issues for workplace performance experts.  It m… Read More

How can you combine team outings, healthy activities and charity? Organize your department for a charity walk. The opportunity is a great way to engage everyone at work in a healthy, low-im… Read More

Planning Your Next Move Whether it’s across the country or down the street, moving can be stress. But with careful planning and the right moving supplies, you can accomplish an easier… Read More

Not sure what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Here are some home office upgrades that will enhance his personal workspace. A Sit-Stand Workstation For dads looking to get into shape or j… Read More

It’s all about micro-movements. Micro-movements are incremental movements you can make throughout the day that can benefit your overall health. Think of how many times you could add t… Read More

Fellowes Brands wins the Excellence in Design Silver Award for the AeraMax Professional Air Purifier featuring new PureView technology. The judges of Appliance Design Magazine’s ann… Read More

The 2018 Platinum Adex Award went to the Fellowes Lotus Sit-Stand Workstation, continuing the successful award accomplishments of the innovative new standing desk. The honor comes on the hee… Read More

Competing with thousands of companies within the office products category, the Fellowes Brands Lotus Sit-Stand Workstation won the GOOD DESIGN® Award for 2017. A panel of professionals i… Read More

The successful launch of the Lotus and Extend Sit-Stand Workstations has prompted Fellowes to expand and diversify its sit-stand portfolio with two new distinctive Lotus models. The new Lotu… Read More

Itasca, IL November 14, 2017-Fellowes Brands, a global leader in business products since 1917, announced today its acquisition of ESI Ergonomic Solutions, of Phoenix, Arizona.  ESI is a… Read More

We think of our grandparents to be at a stage of life where sedentary afternoon spent sitting down is understandable and acceptable. Yet with the growth of digital technology at the workpla… Read More

Fellowes Brands was looking for ways to manage paper shredder inventory with greater sustainability in mind. Here is how their refurbished paper shredder program improved sustainability and… Read More

Fellowes Brands won the platinum level ADEX award for the AeraMax™ Professional AM II air purifier. Platinum is the highest level among the ADEX nominations. Presented by Design Jour… Read More

Many static standing desks seem to be a simple and economical fix for those who want to stand and work. However, a lack of adjustability can do more harm than good. Here’s why: Pain P… Read More

The Fellowes Brands Lotus™ Sit-Stand Workstation won the bronze level award from the Industrial Designers Society of America. Winning in the office and productivity category, the Lotu… Read More

What are micro breaks? Rather than take a long lunch or 15 minutes during the day, imagine a short five-minute rest from work that could involve a variety of activities. It’s like the… Read More

While in-store marketing is essential for your retail business, it doesn’t have to be a costly endeavor.  You can personalize your retail environment with laminated signs you mak… Read More

The endless flow of junk mail we receive daily may seem harmless, yet much of it contains information useful to identity thieves. By casually discarding these materials into the wastebasket… Read More

Research has revealed that healthy employees are not only more productive but also save a company money in healthcare costs.  A study by Harvard University researchers who reviewed 36… Read More

Not sure what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Here are some home office upgrades that will enhance his personal workspace. A Sit-Stand Workstation For dads looking to get into shape or j… Read More

With the success of food trucks come food truck festivals, engaging foodies in neighborhoods across America, and sometimes becoming large scale events with live music and a variety of vendo… Read More

Organizing the office for better health only requires some initiative and open communication with your fellow office associates. May is Global and Health and Fitness Month­­—t… Read More

The AeraMax Wins the Gold Fellowes Brands won the gold level award from Excellence in Design for the AeraMax Professional AM II Air Purifier in their 2017 competition. Judges appreciated th… Read More

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work.  In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-res… Read More

As standing desks become a part of offices and home offices for promoting wellness, their application for classrooms to benefit the health of students has also become a growing trend. &nbsp&helli…Read More

As a programmer, you can spend 7-10 hours a day focused on coding, which also means all that time seated at a traditional computer workstation. The unhealthy impact of chronic sitting can c… Read More

While most businesses secure their online properties with firewalls and encryption, there are still some industries that are exposed to the risks of identity theft through old-fashioned dum… Read More

In the wake of tax season, there remains the question of what to do with all that paperwork. Of course, much of it needs to be organized and retained. Though volumes of unnecessary document… Read More

With spring the housing market goes into full bloom, houses for sale, and buyers house hunting at a frenzied pace. With this competitive environment and limited resources, realtors struggle… Read More

You’re already aware of the benefits that a standing desk can offer. Your question now is, how should you use it? How long you should stand is open for debate. However, some ergonomic… Read More

Micro movements are incremental movements we make throughout the day that can benefit our overall health. Think of how many times you could take the stairs instead of the elevator, or park… Read More

While safety and health managers do their best to eliminate accident risks in the workplace, from minimizing the potential for falls and other mishaps, the less conspicuous costs incurred f… Read More

In the digital age, small businesses still need bound documents. Brochures that promote your company, handouts for trade shows and a well-crafted business plan all require a clean, professi… Read More

In his 2015 book “Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That’s Transforming Education,” veteran teacher Ken Robinson emphasizes that students learn best at their pre… Read More

Sometimes, workplace perks aren’t always about more fun and games for employees. In a survey of  1,200 full-time office workers conducted by Versta Research, 78% would prefer bett… Read More

The documents in your business actually have a life cycle, passing through different stages of development. Understanding these phases gives you a better grip on records organization for yo… Read More

The best efforts by office workers to improve personal productivity may be thwarted by a workplace that is full of disruptions. From an endless thread of emails to co-worker chat sessions… Read More

The daily office grind, doesn’t change if you are managing a small business out of your home or working full-time from a home office. Much like a desk job in a corporate setting, sitt… Read More

Taking on more hours at work may not be the best path to productivity. As a manager or business owner, expecting staff to stay late may be negatively impacting morale, as 72% of employees… Read More

Guest Post by Tehrene Firman. A health & fitness freelance writer, formerly of Dr. Oz Making time to work out sounds easy enough, but sometimes it can feel like another job — aka… Read More

Given the opportunity, many of us will focus on major projects and put aside the minor tasks. Eventually, these smaller “to-dos” become “must-dos” that cut into our… Read More

Organizing your taxes doesn’t have to occur just once a year. With the right organization system, tax-related documents can be neatly and quickly organized on a weekly basis. Tax time… Read More

Laminating menus reduces costs. Running a restaurant has its share of hurdles, including the cost of supplies. The endless re-ordering of soda straws and napkins are part of doing business… Read More

When selecting a new paper shredder, think about your identity theft prevention needs and how it applies to shredding. A shredder cut size can range from strips to infinitesimal partic… Read More

Your dog may be the culprit for your allergies. Some breeds produce more dander, which can aggravate allergy sensitivity. Select a pet air purifier if you have one of these breeds. German S… Read More

Many busy offices may not shred daily. In fact, Fellowes consumer research shows that as much 30% of offices still shred only a few times a week rather than everyday, which means confidenti… Read More

Developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Fitwel, a new workplace design standard seeks to improve office hea… Read More

Digital identity theft is the primary concern for most business professionals, including accountants. Yet during tax time, strategic dumpster diving is a common technique used by identity t… Read More

A home air purifier does more than remove odors. By running an air cleaner in the most used rooms on a regular basis during the winter, you minimize some of the common germs floating in you… Read More

. A year end paper purge is the perfect time to think about getting a new shredder. If you allowed that slush pile of old and irrelevant files to become a monumental heap, then your current… Read More

With tax time comes the increased risk of identity theft. Many accountants and tax preparers ramp up their digital security with malware protection, encryption and high security networks… Read More

Records storage may seem an incidental part of your small business operation. But flexibility in records management plays an important role in the scale of your business.  Just think… Read More

As the new year approaches, it’s a good time to review any office needs so you can add those deductions as business expenses. Here are some suggestions to improve productivity for yo… Read More

Fellowes Brands®  has been granted a patent protecting its unique auto feed shredder technology which improves the automatic paper delivery process for hands-free shredding. The inn… Read More

The employees of Fellowes achieved greatness this holiday season with numerous acts of giving and support for several of our charity partners.Their efforts created life-changing oppor… Read More

As the Christmas season grows more demanding each year, Santa’s Workshop strives to continually improve efficiency and productivity. New products have been introduced to minimize fat… Read More

The typical New Year’s resolution lasts roughly one to two months, leading to 60% in unused annual gym memberships, among other good intentions that fall to the wayside. This phenomen… Read More

When we think of commercial shredders we typically think of large offices, lots of employees and lots of shredding. Small businesses have their own size shredders of course, smaller desksi… Read More

With winter, indoor air becomes drier, leading to a greater opportunity for cold and flu germs to circulate freely. Combine this with closed up spaces and heating systems circulating dusty… Read More

Choosing phone cases is usually based on your device first, color second. But when you work in industries like plumbers, electricians and construction workers do, protecting your phone is e… Read More

As the new year approaches, tax time may be the only thing on your mind, but taking the chance to reorganize can help you feel more in control and ready to take on your taxes. Here are thre… Read More

If the last of your kids has gone off to college, the silence that you so longed for now seems deafening.  But this is just a shift in your household flow. Now, rather than focusing o… Read More

A scrapbook made with a binding machine is a fun way to remember the holiday season creatively. You can make a new scrapbook each year and store them away as keepsakes when the kids get old… Read More

For those on your gift list who take their home office seriously, here are some great ideas to provide comfort and productivity. Upgrade to an Automatic Shredder Enhance productivity in th… Read More

The new AeraMax Professional AM II won the 2016 Editor’s Choice Awards for Best New Product in the Technology category while at the Hotel Experience Rooms to Restaurants show. Judged… Read More

The U.S. Fellowes team of Jim Lewis, Jenny Schenck, DeAnna Krejci, Jim Absolon, and Juan Aguinaga visited Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where they joined Opportunity International f… Read More

As the lines between personal life and work life blur, so too do the usage of our digital devices for both.  Many companies are embracing the BYOD trend (Bring Your Own Device) for its… Read More

Does your child love to create artwork? Here is a creative way to turn those paintings and drawings into a calendar for friends and family, or just for your home office. All you need  … Read More

Deciding how to set up your filing system for your business can depend on numerous factors that need to be considered, not only for the current status of your company , but also how long-te… Read More