The atmosphere and layout of the office have a direct impact on performance and productivity. In reality, a well-designed office in the twenty-first century may spur workers to greater levels of insight and invention.
Businesses are now integrating features in their workplaces that genuinely enhance how their teams function and the work they do there. Previously, this was not the case.
The original design of typical offices consisted of rows and rows of floor-to-ceiling walls designed to create discrete offices, each with its own door and isolated from the others. But soon, architects realized the advantages of reducing those floor-to-ceiling barriers, and the cubicle was created.
1) Provide Easy Access To All Parts Of The Office
Nobody wants to feel lost in a maze, and an extended row of furniture only serves to exacerbate that sense. Even low workstations, when set up incorrectly, can exacerbate the feeling of being “pend-in.”
If you operate in a big, open workplace, try setting up the desks or tables in small groups with room on either side.
2) Consolidate Open Spaces
Your employees’ ability to concentrate and be productive can be significantly impacted by noise and movement, especially in vast, ethereal rooms. Due to the open workplace design, even the slightest noise or activity might distract your staff from their work. Although they reduce interruptions, cubicles give workers the impression that they are locked in a cage.
3) Consider Getting An Office Mascot
When we say “mascot,” we’re not referring to a staff member in a ferret or armadillo costume. We’re referring to a canine or feline pet that resides at your place of business (or at least comes to work every day).
