Boost Productivity
When you are furnishing your office, it is important to design it in such a way that employees can be as productive as possible. Having an aesthetically pleasing office setup can lift the moods of your employees, increase performance, and maximize productivity. In order to ensure that your office’s design is tailored in a way that increases overall productivity, keep these four tips in mind:
Be Wary Of “Open” Office Designs
While open offices are trendy, it is important to read the room. If a majority of your employees are Millennials, an open office plan may work. However, if you have a mix of employees, research has shown that open office plans do more harm than good. In fact, in a 2013 study, 53% of office workers that were surveyed were regularly disturbed by their coworkers when trying to work on private tasks.
Productive offices have quiet zones for specific kinds of work that require deep thinking and silence. While you can have a part of your office that is open, designate an area that is portioned off from the rest of the office so employees can have some privacy when needed.
Utilize Natural Light
Fluorescent light is a mood and productivity killer. Natural light is beneficial for the happiness of your employees. An added bonus is that working in an office with a lot of natural light has been shown to help employees sleep better at night, which can help increase their productivity during the day. Maximize the access that your office has to sunlight.
Add Personality
Turn your office into a place that employees enjoy working in. Utilizing bright colors and artwork can help boost productivity by inspiring creativity. Further, an aesthetically-pleasing office is beneficial of terms of client relations. First impressions matter. The better the first impression with a client, the more likely it is that they will utilize your company’s services.
Invest in Certain Items
Office workers spend a lot of time seated. Proper seating is incredibly important. Invest in chairs that are comfortable and that promote good posture so that your employees do not develop chronic back pain (one of the leading causes of sick days in the office). Further, do not skimp on high-quality computers, scanners, printers, software tools, and fast Wi-Fi.
By utilizing these four office design tips, you will be able to boost productivity by creating an environment that is enjoyable to work in.
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