What the Future 50 Award Means to Us
Forty-two years ago, CJ & Associates was founded with a simple belief. If you take care of your clients, take care of your employees, and always stand behind the work you do, success has a way of following. More than four decades later, that philosophy still guides every decision we make. This year, we’re honored […]
Inside NeoCon 2026 & Design Days: A Conversation with Sarah Putman
Every June, thousands of architects, designers, manufacturers, and workplace strategists make their way to Chicago for Design Days and NeoCon. It’s where the commercial design industry gathers to see what’s new, what’s changing, and what’s next. We caught up with Sarah Putman from our CJ & Associates New Business Development team after she returned from […]
CJ & Associates Honored with Two National Teknion Dealer Awards
Teknion recently announced its 2025 Dealer Awards, and CJ & Associates is proud to have received both Platinum Dealer Status and the 2025 Big Impact Award. The Big Impact Award was presented to only four Teknion dealers across the United States and recognizes dealers who continue to invest in their people, showrooms, client experience, and […]
Top 5 Lounge Pieces for Today’s Workplace
Lounge seating for the office is no longer reserved for reception and welcome areas. Today, lounge pieces play a significant role in the way teammates gather, focus, and connect throughout the workday. From first impressions in a reception area to informal collaboration zones, café settings, private offices, and more, lounge furniture plays an important role […]
Designing for People First in Workplace Design
The Missing Link Between Workplace Design and Employee Well-being For years, workplace design was measured by how a space looked and how efficiently it functioned. Open offices, private offices, and collaborative areas, all carefully planned to support workflow and productivity. While this is still important, it is no longer enough. Companies today are seeing firsthand […]
Design Trends for 2026: A Conversation with Cailey Sanchez, Workplace Strategist
Commercial interior design and furniture selections do not stand still. They evolve with how people work, how companies grow, and how the culture shifts inside the office. As Workplace Strategist at CJ & Associates, Cailey Sanchez studies how work is changing across corporate, healthcare, education, and manufacturing environments, translating those insights into spaces built for […]
Top 5 Task Chairs Our Design Experts Actually Recommend
If there is one piece of furniture that quietly shapes the workday more than any other, it is the task chair. People spend more time in their chairs than almost anywhere else in the office. It influences posture, focus, comfort, and energy levels throughout the day. Yet it is also one of the most difficult […]
CJ & Associates Announces Two Design Team Promotions
CJ & Associates is pleased to announce the promotions of Lisa Rudy to Director of Design and Cailey Sanchez to Workplace Strategist. These promotions reflect the continued growth and strength of the company’s design team and reinforce CJ’s commitment to providing thoughtful workplace solutions across Wisconsin and beyond. Lisa Rudy Promoted to Director of Design […]
Make the Most of Section 179: Upgrade Your Workspace Before Year-End
As the year comes to a close, there is one tax benefit every business owner should know about: Section 179 of the U.S. Tax Code. This incentive allows companies to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying office furniture and equipment purchased or financed during the tax year, rather than spreading that deduction over time. […]
Why Neurodiversity Friendly Design is Shaping the Modern Workplace
With more than 40 years of experience in workplace design, CJ & Associates has seen countless design trends emerge and evolve. Some come and go quickly, while others completely reshape how businesses think about their work environments. Most recently, we are seeing a growing emphasis on the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace. Organizations are […]