Studies show that people spend one-third of their lives in offices. Business owners are realizing that a great work environment plays a vital role in keeping employees motivated. Hiring an interior designer helps you create an office that employees love working in.
First, you will need to outline the objective of your office redesign. Are you looking to increase efficiency? Do you want to keep your employees healthy and happier? Outlining your goals will help you and the design firm come up with fantastic office design ideas. And the good thing is that you can easily implement most, if not all of the ideas yourself.
Here are some interesting office design hacks.
1. Eliminate Noise
Picture this: an employee is on phone with a client but a group at the corner is collaborating on a project they’re working on. Other employees are at their desks working as they interact with colleagues. It’s impossible for an office environment to be noise-free. And some employees have to bear the negative effects of noise. Obviously, this reduces productivity as they are constantly distracted. Fortunately, you can minimize noise. Some strategies you can use to tackle noise include: providing noise cancellation headphones and creating quiet zones for tasks that require high concentration.
2. Keep staff healthy
On a normal day, people spend around 8 hours at the workplace. And guess what? More than 70% of that time is spent sitting. Sitting for long periods negatively impacts your employees’ health. Including standing and sit-stand desks is the first step at keeping your employees in good physical and mental health. If possible, build an on-site gym that allows your employees to get their heart rates up during their breaks. Strive to incorporate activities that get w out of their desks. In addition to that, stock up on healthy snacks, including fruits and vegetables, for your staff as it encourages healthy eating.
3. More natural light means better performance
In a typical traditional office, there are huge desks, walls, and little sunlight. The result is a dull environment that reduces employee morale. One advantage that the popular open-space concept has over traditional designs is that more sunlight gets into the office. Research has proven that natural lighting improves productivity at the office.
You can use glass to divide desks so that light passes through without hindrance. Further, increase the size of windows (if possible) and keep them open. Place potted plants in strategic places to bring out that natural feel. Note that non-fluorescent lighting sources such as desk lamps also reduce eye strain.
4. Create an environment where your employees can thrive
No business person wants to be stuck with unmotivated employees who can’t accomplish much on any given day. Good office design can significantly change attitudes. Create areas/zones for various activities such as collaboration and quiet work. Secondly, create a lounge area with stylish couches where employees can take a moment to relax or even work from their laptops. Including space where workers can engage in fun activities like board games helps with bonding and stimulates creativity. An interior designer will take you through the different types of office layouts.
5. Be organized
Just by staying organized, employees are able to do much more. Start by adjusting your furniture arrangement. Go for a style where each employee gets enough personal space. To minimize clutter on desks, you can provide each employee with a small waste bin. Wall shelves are great alternatives. You’ll be amazed at how much can be done in a tidy and organized office. Creating an awesome working environment is a sure-fire way to improve efficiency and meet your financial goals. If the process seems a bit complicated, find an interior designer to walk you through.
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