While some corporations have developed an appreciation for the benefits of a remote workforce, many are returning to offices intent on rebuilding in-house teams and creating a collaborative work environment. Of course, you may have downgraded office space during the pandemic, or perhaps you’ve expanded your team.
Either way, you might be on the lookout for options to make the most of available space as your office fills up. With a bit of ingenuity and a flexible approach to your layout and design, you can find plenty of ways to save space and create the efficient work environment you prefer.
Pre-pandemic, some offices were already turning to a more open-concept design featuring collaborative team spaces. Instead of compartmentalizing with neat rows of individual cubicles, you might want to consider options like workstations designed for groups. This can save space and create pods where small teams enjoy shared space and a certain camaraderie.
Offices typically consist of a variety of functional yet separate spaces. In addition to executive offices and employee workstations, you probably have meeting rooms, break rooms, a cafeteria, and perhaps even lounge spaces for employees to clear their heads so they can return to work re-energized.
Optimizing square footage could be as easy as creating flex spaces where any number of activities could occur. For example, a large meeting room with a coffee bar could double as a lounge and break space for employees.
Or it could become a training room for new employees. With a variety of seating options and a number of small tables instead of one large conference table, you could configure the room in all kinds of ways to suit myriad purposes.
The average employee may not need a huge desk to get the job done. Furnishings should be comfortable and suitably sized to meet employee needs, but you can certainly save space with pieces that support economical use of space.
Storage needs can change over time as you generate records or move them off-site to long-term storage facilities. If you haven’t yet gone paperless, it’s wise to choose modular storage solutions that can easily be scaled up or down to meet your current needs and save space in the long run.
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