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Corporate office design: how to plan the perfect office

With an improving economic situation affecting business and a rosier outlook for the country’s finances as a whole, it may be time for an appraisal of your corporate space. Holding on to top talent and showing your workforce you care is paramount during the good times – if the office space of your competitors scores higher in terms of user-friendliness, you could find yourself with a staff shortage to deal with.

Take a moment to ask yourself how well your office space performs. Is it comfortable? Is it well configured for the demands of the workforce? Are staff happy? Is productivity good?

The answers to these questions have a bearing on how you choose to design your perfect office. 

Ambiance that inspires

Your attitude towards the workforce is reflected in how you choose to accommodate them. Treat them like office drones, and you’ll get lacklustre results and low levels of commitment and loyalty. On the other hand, treat them like human beings, and productivity and retention figures soar.

Office space illuminated by natural light with an ambiance that is spacious and airy puts a smile on the faces of staff as they come in to work. A connection with the outside world through large windows is important for staff well-being – consider fitting indoor shutters to help control light levels, limit glare at certain times of day and maximise light in darker periods. In short, the more natural light you allow into an office space, the more you get out of your staff.

Other additions that elevate the feel-good factor include pot plants that pump oxygen out into the room, bright stimulating colours and a considered floor plan that maximises flow through the office. Some corporate offices have experimented with room scents to increase mental sharpness and productivity of staff, lemon and lavender being the most effective.

Fresh furnishings

Working environments need to adapt to change, and by using modular furnishings that can be re-configured according to need, you can be truly versatile. Modular desks, movable screens and storage that can be constantly reconfigured to meet new demands is a convenient and cost effective solution for offices that have constant personnel and task fluctuations. Always choose furnishings such as office chairs and desks that have been ergonomically designed – comfortable, happy staff take fewer days off sick and turn out better work.

In the zone

Design an office space with different zones for different functions. Whether it is a recreational area for socialising, a formal space to greet clients, a quiet zone for reflection or a stimulating nook for brain-storming new ideas – there’s a designated area for everything in the modern corporate office space. Define open-plan areas using different flooring solutions, movable screens and changes in décor colour and furniture.

A happy, healthy workforce is one that feels comfortable, valued and inspired. Before you invest in a corporate office redesign, think carefully about how best to achieve this with the clever use of interior design, well chosen furnishings and a considered floor plan. Not only will you have a beautifully designed new office, but it will also be staffed by a less stressed, more productive workforce. Taking into consideration the human and financial factors, it’s a shrewd move for any business that wants to attract and retain the best candidates.

I am the founder of Startup Today. I am the main writer and have put in many hours of work into creating this blog. If you want to find out more about me then lets get in contact.

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