We all know how important it is to have happy, hard-working employees. This is what makes the most successful businesses. In achieving this, the impact of our workspaces shouldn’t be overlooked. Our offices are highly influential in contributing to a healthy working environment. In this blog, we explore the best office improvement ideas to increase productivity.
Keep a clean space
Ensuring that your office environment is kept clean and tidy is key to ensuring your employees feel comfortable and happy enough to work there. Make sure that there is no clutter on desks and that all wires and appliances are tucked away. This will also make the office safer in terms of trip and fire hazards.
Perhaps consider refurbishing your workspace to include extra storage space. If the nature of your business means that you have lots of specialist technology or equipment lying around in the office, it could be an idea to invest in bespoke cabinets and units that can house them. This will help to keep the space clean and safe.
Make it comfortable
Making your office comfortable goes a long way in encouraging productive working patterns in your employees. Having a comfortable space to work in can motivate people to focus for longer periods of time. It also encourages employees to recommend your company to others who may be looking for work and may even lead to higher staff retention.
A key part of office improvement is buying ergonomic furniture. From chairs to sofas, these can make all the difference in your employee’s levels of comfort in the office. Ensure that desks and chairs are positioned in a way that allows and encourages movement throughout the day. This involves making sure all office chairs are adjustable with ample back and arm support, and the desks are not too close to one another.
Ergonomic furniture is designed with the posture of those who are using it in mind. Looking after your employees’ back health is vital if you want to have healthy, happy staff working with you in the future.
Collaborative spaces for teamwork
If you are lucky enough to have a large office, consider dedicating a space to collaborative work. This will encourage your employees to participate in open communication about work and develop professional and personal relationships with each other. Having a strong team who can work together and support one another is vital for maintaining productivity in the workplace.
To achieve the perfect collaborative space, bring comfortable chairs and large tables together in a room with lots of natural light. It is important to layout the space in a way that encourages discussion, so work to position furniture to maximise this.
Quiet spaces for employees
As much as it is important to encourage socialising and teamwork in the office, it is also good to consider an employee’s personal needs. Some work and focus better in quiet areas where there are fewer distractions.
Quiet spaces are also a must for delivering or participating in personal or private client meetings. Ensuring that there is a space separate from the rest of the team is key to keeping a successful, working office environment.
Quiet spaces in the workplace can be designed around different company’s preferences. Desks that feature panel screens are a popular choice in most offices as they allow for privacy and are space-efficient. You do not need a large office to implement these. Some more modern office features include soundproof rooms or pods made for individual calls or meetings.
Bring in natural light
Natural light has the ability to change an office space completely. Not only has it been shown to increase productivity in workers, but it has multiple benefits. From increased vitamin D levels, which affects general health, mood and sleep, to better eye health, there are numerous reasons why you should switch out your artificial light and opt for natural light where possible.
Position the desks in your office under windows and angle them so that maximum natural light reaches them. Similarly, in communal areas, such as the canteen or places for the team to take breaks and relax, ensure that there is enough light and that these spaces are really bright. This will improve morale among employees and is an office improvement that will ultimately lead to a more productive working environment.
If you want to improve your office space to increase productivity, let us know and we can organise an initial meeting.
