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Embracing Change in the Workplace

Businesses constantly seek ways to change, adapt, and improve in our highly competitive world. Whether trying to increase revenue, profitability, turnover rate, productivity, or several other company goals, change is inevitable. While some individuals thrive on the challenges associated with change, others may dread it. As with any other aspect of business, you are better […]

5 Tips on Practicing Self-Care This Holiday Season

As 2022 comes to a close, Penmarc enters its busiest time of the year! Our partners at The Container Store are holding their annual Elfa sale, which began December 7th and will run through February 12th. We are hoping to see record volume this year! While great for business, all that volume is a lot […]

Engagement & Empathy in a Remote Work Environment

In today’s ever-changing world, remote work is a concept that is becoming a more common and accepted practice. While safe and, at times, convenient, remote work still comes with its challenges. While working remotely, direct verbal interaction may be limited, leaving teams to rely on email or chat, which may not allow them to connect […]

Creative Problem Solving

Trim carpenters and installers, while both creative and skilled, still must rely on accurate blueprints and designs to ensure they build to the customer’s expectations and meet the desired results. Accurate prints make any installer’s job easier, but there is always the chance of unforeseen challenges that prevent the closet system from being installed exactly […]

Overcoming Obstacles

Critical thinking is the process of actively conceptualizing, applying, and evaluating information. This is done through observation, experience, and reasoning. Critical thinking is a useful skill in order to overcome obstacles. You never know when something could go wrong while working on an installation. At Penmarc, we believe all our installers must be masters of […]

Expressing Gratitude

A little bit of gratitude goes a long way At Penmarc, showing or giving gratitude toward your co-workers and clients is extremely important and should happen daily, both in the office and at every project or installation. “The grass is greener where you water it,” a favorite quote of mine by Wolfgang Puck, doesn’t immediately […]

Becoming an Effective Team Member

We want all the Penmarc Inspired Spaces network to feel the power of teamwork, and that starts with YOU. Whether you are working by yourself on a project or working with a partner, we are all a team working together to give our clients the best service possible! Complete Cruxos Tasks On-Site and Over-Communicate  Working alone in […]

Tips for Success

At Penmarc Inspired Spaces, there are ample opportunities to help you grow and advance in your career (or make your job easier!).  Read on for tips to cultivate skills to take you to the next level. 1. Take time to educate yourself The more we learn about our own business from all aspects, the more we’ll […]

Giving Thanks

Though it may seem unlikely, the simple virtue of gratitude can enhance nearly every aspect of your life. In your relationships, it builds trust and communication. On a personal level, it improves your mental well-being and appreciation for life. And from a business perspective, gratitude enriches a company’s culture and invigorates production. However, it’s important […]

Investing in Others

to Multiply Our Blessingsby Meredith Rose, Chief Marketing & Design Officer I’d like you to take a moment and ask yourself a couple of questions: 1. What HAVE you done today for someone else? 2. What CAN you do today for someone else? At Penmarc Inspired Spaces, we believe that generosity is something we GET to do, not something we HAVE […]