How Your Workspace Influences Your Company’s Recruitment and Retention

Workspaces have a significant effect on companies in a variety of ways. They impact employee happiness and productivity and are seen as a perk when a candidate considers where they choose to work.  While there are many things to consider when selecting the ideal workspace, it’s important to know how much a workspace weighs on …

Coworking Spaces for Lawyers and Legal Professionals are an Ideal Choice

As the world begins to return to in-person working, solo attorneys, lawyers, paralegals, and other law professionals are rethinking how and where they work. But large law offices or chambers can be expensive, inflexible, or scarce in terms of availability. Little wonder legal professionals looking for space are turning to coworking as a viable option.

Price vs Service: The Difference When Looking for an Office

Looking for an office will quickly have you assessing your business’s current and future needs. It’s hard to know how to find the right office space and what price you should be paying depending on which services you are getting. What services are worth paying for? What does your business need? What price point makes …

Office Amenities That Inspire Amazing Outcomes

We’ve all seen the stats that show that when you’re engaged and fulfilled at work, you’re more productive, more on task, and more productive. The good news is that simply setting up shop in the right environment can help give all of those positive performance metrics a boost. If you’re struggling to get things done at …

Digital Technology is Not a Substitute for In-Person Connections

This past year, businesses have scrambled to find new ways of working. In a socially distanced world where remote working has become a requirement, organizations small and large have found themselves working in environments completely mediated by digital technologies. But while tech can bridge the gap in a pinch, it’s not a true replacement for human …

Certified Business Enterprise Certification: Breaking Down Home Office Barriers

If you’ve spent the past year working from home or outside D.C., you might have missed out on valuable procurement opportunities. The D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development gives preference to Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) certified companies – meaning that CBE-certified organizations get the first look when competing for government contracts.

How to Find the Right Office Space for Your Company

The world of office space is rapidly changing. One year into the pandemic, most businesses are at the drawing board– analyzing if their current strategy is working for the company and its employees. Some bigger companies have announced switching to long-term remote working or hybrid options to include both remote and in-office work. At a …

5 Tax Season Tips for Small Business Owners

Tax season is stressful for everyone, but small business owners definitely feel it more than others. Front of mind may be anything from marketing, to hiring, to sales… the list continues. Small business owners wear many hats, and preparing for taxes can easily fall in the long list of to-dos. Let’s dive into a few …

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Where to Rent Conference Room by Hour in DC?

When it comes to impressing a client, delivering a winning pitch, or hosting a high-impact workshop or board meeting, location matters. Enhance your proposal by renting a conference room at one of District Offices’ prominently located, elegantly furnished spaces. You can easily host powerful seminars or board meetings, dazzle clients, and make successful presentations by …

What’s #Trending in the Workplace
for 2021

2020 has changed the workplace dramatically, affecting everything from how we communicate with our coworkers to how we do business with clients and market to customers. In 2020, on our District Offices’ blog, we covered new topics like virtual onboarding, how to hold safe in-person meetings, finding your remote work style, and more. And as we all hope for a return …