Remote work blog

Passing down a trade from one generation to another is a rare occurrence these days - mostly because our world changes at a dizzying speed; technology advances each day, some professions disappear, while others are created. However, there are times when traditional c...

Managing a company in the 21st century is more than simply chasing profit – it is also a responsibility for our environment and the community. Sustainable business practices should be the norm and not the exception, which is why education is so crucial to this cause....

Choosing a gift for someone who ‘has everything’ and ‘doesn’t need anything’ is no small feat, especially if you want to give something both useful and stylish. Better not leave getting a Father’s Day present for the last moment – you need to strategize. But fear not...

Desks with regulated height have become quite popular in recent years, both in office buildings as well as amongst those working from home. We put more thought into our health and wellbeing which directly affects our effectiveness at work – that's why we seek not onl...

Working remotely or going into the office; which model of work is the best fit for parents – especially mothers? Working from home seems like the obvious choice, especially considering the flexibility that comes with it. It is a chance to arrange your day so that you...

Combining a professional career  with raising children without sacrificing either of them is an easy task – easy like  performing a salto mortale or executing a clean quadruple axel. Remaining equally engaged in each of life’s spheres is a monstrous task. To celebrat...

Although the Oaky Earth Week and the environmental awareness month are now coming to an end, taking good care of the planet remains our priority. Sustainable production, responsible sourcing of materials, zero waste lifestyle, and utilizing green energy make up only ...

Sustainable production begins much earlier than expected – before the materials get to the workshop, decisions regarding their source need to be made. This blog post will walk you through the manufacturing process of our desks and office accessories – from raw materi...

Building a sustainable brand is not a simple task, but it is one worth making the effort for. With the Earth Day fast approaching, we are reminded that the decisions we make with the good of the planet in mind, are the best investment in the future. At Oakywood, ecol...

Following the natural rhythm of the seasons is an ancient custom still cultivated in, for example, Ayurveda. Coordinating your everyday life with the cycle of nature helps in achieving wellbeing which can lead to increased productivity, creativity, and receptiveness ...

A fully remote or hybrid work style is no longer an unusual work arrangement or a rare employee perk – this model of work is steadily becoming the new norm, at least in professions that allow for it. Working out of a home office has its benefits as well as drawbacks,...

It is a great shame that much of recorded history sorely lacks female presence. However, the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence – Anna Kowalczyk’s Brakująca połowa dziejów (‘The missing half of history’), or Katherine Halligan’s Herstory are just a couple...

“Jack of all trades, master of none” – are all efforts to design products that fit the widest range of consumers doomed to fail? To get to the bottom of this, we must first answer the most pressing question: what is inclusivity and how can you apply it to designing f...

The way you design and organize your workspace has a huge impact on your productivity. While searching for an ideal way to arrange your home office, you should consider your own unique needs, but you can also draw inspiration from the experts. Since March is a month ...

Online shopping is fraught with potential risk – you can find that a product which looked fantastic in photos or even videos, does not live up to your expectations. Without hesitation, we here at Oakywood decided to treat this problem as a challenge. Taking advantage...

The ability to recognize and name your emotions, maintaining and growing relationships with coworkers, setting boundaries and separating your work from your private life – these are all incredibly important aspects of caring for your mental health while working from ...

Finding 5, 10, or 50 ‘surefire ways to increase productivity’ isn’t a huge challenge – the internet is full of listicles and tips on how to make a better use of your time. Nothing wrong with that, right? Not at all if you plan to achieve your maximum efficiency with ...

Despite its many advantages, remote work can sometimes result in various physical and mental health issues – today we will focus on the body. Together with physiotherapist Piotr Piaskowski @fizjologika, we have assembled a number of tips for dealing with the physical...