Office Transformations: How To Leverage Your Workspace For Higher Productivity
Figuring out how to use your office to become more productive isn’t always the most straightforward process. Right now, there are plenty of competing theories on how to do it and the best approach.
That’s where this guide can help you. It shows you what you need to do to leverage your office for higher productivity.
So, how should you proceed?
Incorporate natural light
The first step is to incorporate natural light. The brighter your office is, the more likely you are to feel energised and want to get things done.
Natural light can come streaming in through the windows, or if you’re in an interior office (which is rare), you can use natural lamps (LEDs designed to mimic sunlight wavelengths throughout the day).
Add greenery
Another low-hanging fruit is to add greenery. A few pot plants here and there in your office will help you (and your team, if you have one) feel more relaxed and refreshed.
Adding greenery has all sorts of positive effects and benefits. For example, it can improve the aesthetics of your room, the air quality, or the propensity of people to feel stressed while they work. Ideally, any plants or vertical gardens you add should do all three.
Create flexible work zones
Another approach is to create flexible work zones. You want to make sure that your office fit out allows you to do what you want with it.
So, for example, you might have an area for using technology, like AV equipment, and another place where colleagues can go to work quietly on projects by themselves. You also need areas to eat and perhaps a place where you collaborate with others.
Obviously, the number of flexible work zones you include in-house will depend on the size of your business. However, you can also go to coworking spaces and use these instead to get access to all the facilities you need at a low price.
Prioritise acoustic comfort
Another pro tip is to prioritise acoustic comfort for productivity. You want to ensure you set up your sound environment in a way that helps you work.
When it comes to acoustics, one size doesn’t fit all. However, most people prefer quiet working environments with minimal additional sounds. Some people like to wear headphones to allow themselves to focus exclusively on the task in front of them, but others don’t and find this approach challenging.
Declutter
You could also try decluttering the space if it is a mess. Clearing things up will usually help your mind focus and make it more likely that you will concentrate on the task in front of you.
If you have a lot of clutter around you, you’re usually worrying about that and not the work itself. That’s something you want to avoid at all costs.
If you can add organising elements, like cable ties or shelving, that’s also handy. This way, you can keep everything needed and tidy while still providing yourself with plenty of access to the items you require.
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