The physical side matters, let no-one tell you different. What people expect from a business can largely be defined by what they see and experience when they set foot through the door of the premises. Yours can hinder your business, or they make it all the easier for your employees to become a great team. We’ll look at how you achieve that below.
Be prepared to get some work done on it. Your choice of office space isn’t the only thing that matters. A lot of spaces need a lot more work to be made and reliable. For example, you need to make sure that asbestos isn’t a concern in older buildings. For the sake of the office’s value, you should also look at whether or not industrial painters are needed. The right coating can help you protect your property.
Know how to use space. When you have the space, you also need to know which ways to use it. For example, you will want to avoid the cubicle crush that can isolate and damage employee morale. At the same time, too open a space can make it hard to focus. Think outside the box. Use a diversity of spaces to suit individual and group needs.
Out with the old. The fewer obstructions you have in your space, the more of it you have to use effectively. Nowadays, one of the easiest ways to free up more space is by getting rid of storage. If you’ve previously been relying on loads of filing cabinets, then going paperless could be just the answer. Not only does it free up the space that all that paper would have taken up. It also cuts on the costs of printing and printing supplies.
Have some pride of place. If employees respect the workplace, they’re a lot more likely to respect the job and the company. So doing you absolute best to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and presentation is important. Not only should you be using professional cleaners. You should also make sure employees are trained to keep their spaces tidy. You should even consider putting a bit more money into branding and interior design. The better a space looks, the more likely people are to want to keep it that way.
Know the value of comfort. Looks are only part of the equation when it comes to loving a workspace. The physical side matters, as we said. That means comfort. Allowing access for as much natural light as possible, for one. Spending a bit of money on ergonomic furniture that helps employees work more comfortably, too. Even getting a few office plants in the workplace can do wonders for morale and well-being.
A lot of care and consideration needs to go into how you use your office. Get it wrong and a lot will suffer. Safety, morale, even productivity. Get it just right and it will become a place your employees will be more than glad to work. So treat your office like the resource it is.
Mia Guerra
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