Redesigning your office space can be a daunting task. You want to find ways to boost productivity while ensuring that the office is stylish and accessible for all your employee’s needs. There are many exciting ways to add a breath of fresh air into an old and stale office space. Ranging from small design tips to large-scale moves, each will help galvanize your employees and boost productivity. Most spend a large portion of their lives working, so it is of utmost importance to create a space that people want to be in.
Improve Lighting
Lighting ergonomics is essential for the efficiency and of a well-run office. If you cannot see well, it is unlikely that you will be able to work productively. Poor lighting can have a toll on your employee’s health—causing headaches, eyestrains, fatigue, and stress. It is, therefore, integral to create an office space that is well lit. If it is possible, try to use as much natural light as is available. Natural light helps increase employee’s moods and encourages a better work ethic. If your office lacks natural light, make sure to use good LED lighting that has a range of colors and effects, for example, those that may mimic natural light.
Designing Space around employees needs
Over the years, the open-plan office has gained popularity. However, studies have shown that this might not be as effective in encouraging productivity as everyone thought. It has been reported that the open-plan layout can induce stress, noise levels become too high, and employees tend to retreat home. A better option would be to design an office space around your employee’s needs. Think about different working environments and what each of these may do to help with productivity. The variation in spaces can be geared towards different work activities, which will undoubtedly help boost fecundity among employees.
Furniture can be your ally in designing a versatile and diverse working environment. Optimize your space by using furniture as a functional aspect. For example, add a mixture of cubicles and open plan areas. Create quiet zones as well as collaboration tables. Look for help to source new and exciting furniture and professional installation services. This is a job that you want to take time over. How you design your office space can have a huge impact on your employees and their work ethic. Check out The Ofs blog post to office furniture delivery and installation, which will offer great options to help with moving and installing new furniture in your space.
Paint The Space
Colour can be very stimulating. It can have a great effect on a person’s emotions. The psychological effect of colors can be used beneficially in an office workspace. Use a variety of colors to match the variety of workspaces. White has been known to have a detrimental effect on employee efficacy; in contrast, it has been reported that green, blue and yellow can stimulate a person’s creativity and production.
