Even the most industrious employees experience profound lethargy from time to time. However, there’s a difference between the occasional dip in productivity and a continual, office-wide morale problem. Furthermore, the way your office is laid out can have an adverse effect on your employees’ activity levels. As luck would have it though, you can always change your office design and renovate aspects that need updating. With that in mind, we’re here to share a few tips on how you can redesign your office to energize your employees:
Ergonomic Furniture
Let’s face it, most modern workers spend around eight hours a day sat down at a desk in front of a computer screen. This isn’t healthy and it will affect your team’s energy levels (more on this later). One way progressive business owners can combat the inevitable malaise that accompanies long hours of inactivity though, is to invest in ergonomic furniture that’s both comfortable and functional. You’d be surprised how an improvement in posture can change a person’s mood and overall outlook.
Stay “Natural”
There’s no substitute for fresh air, sunshine, and natural plant life. Indeed, even the brightest lights and best air-filtration systems can’t quite mimic the ameliorative powers of the outside world. As such, anything you can do to create a more natural vibe in your office will help your team stay active. Keeping your windows open and tending to any plants in your workplace are small, simple measures that could provide massive benefits down the line.
Integrate Healthy Habits
The break room should be a place where employees can relax, but if you stock your shelves with unhealthy food items, you’re setting your team up for failure. Ideally, your cafeteria and break room should serve as places where your employees can recharge their batteries; unhealthy snacks won’t help in that endeavor.
Invite Movement
Happy offices are often chatty offices. No, of course you don’t want an office that completely eschews privacy; however, all business owners should strive to create an environment where their team members feel free to move around and collaborate with each other. If you can construct a workspace that invites your team members to get up and move, you’re well on your way to eliminating office apathy and counteracting the negative impact of sitting all day.
Designate Activity Rooms
Unsurprisingly, exercising in a gym or weight room can be quite refreshing during or after a long day at work. Even if your office can’t house a fitness center, you can still designate certain areas for “mental breaks” and non-work activities. Reserving one room and placing mentally stimulating games and puzzles inside can provide weary employees with a sanctuary where they can get their minds off work for a moment. It might sound counterintuitive, but allowing your team members to take a step back when they’re stressed will actually boost productivity in the long-run.
Final Thoughts
Think your office design is contributing to poor performance numbers? Then contact the Key Interiors team today. We know how to craft the perfect office design within your budget and timeframe. Plus, to see how we ensure you won’t exceed your spending limit or experience lengthy delays on a project, check out our free eBook here:{{cta(‘fe462ba7-e1b7-40f2-8692-91e01a26aac5′,’justifycenter’)}}
