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Cut the corner office
Employees should be organized by function or team, rather than by status, which mixes the managers with the juniors; the new with the seasoned.
You never know when a spontaneous interaction will inspire your company’s next brilliant idea, so your office design should be as egalitarian as possible.
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Consider your company's needs
How do your teams work best? What are their physical and technological needs?
The seven attributes to consider when determining your optimal workspace: location, enclosure, exposure, technology, temporality, perspective, and size.
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Banish boxiness
Boxy cubicle shapes aren’t just bland; they can actually impair creativity. Round edges and circular design are said to put creatives subconsciously at ease, ...
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Natural light
Natural light is the most fundamental element of a welcoming space.
Employees prefer natural light and views of the outdoors to onsite cafeterias, fitness centers, and daycare. Natural light not only improves health and wellness among workers; it also has been shown to encourage cre...
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Offer various types of workspaces
Providing a mix of multiple workspaces, including open space, has been shown to improve employee engagement because people can choose the right area for the task at hand.
For example, you can offe...
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Add in the green
People who work in offices with leafy green plants concentrate better than those who work without greenery. Reconnecting workers with a natural environment results in fewer sick days.
Adding some plants to the office will give your team both a brain and a mood boost.
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Focus on (your employees’) feelings
A company should continually ask staff members how they feel about the office:
- Is it a place where they want to work?
- What would make it feel more comfortable and productive?
Keep tabs on how closely your employees identify with their workspace ...
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Argument against remote work
The argument is that while remote employees may be more personally productive, the team creativity and innovation suffer. People really need spontaneous interactions at the water cooler or break room or at happy hours to foster serendipity that drives innovation.
People wh...
The office identity crisis
Most people have a love-hate relationship with the office. In a world where remote work has proven to be effective and is preferred by the majority of employees, the office is having an identity crisis. Work is no longer a place you go to every day.
As organisations look to rebuild office ...
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