Fortunately, there are things you can do to ameliorate this! Creating a more comfortable work space for your employees will not only help them accomplish tasks, but it will help them look forward to coming to work every day.

There are a lot of physical changes you can make to an office space to optimise productivity, from finish colors to lighting to the work stations that each employee sits at. It’s important to ask for employee feedback before undergoing any major or minor design projects to make to ensure you know where employee pain points are and to be sure you are improving the workplace experience.

Open or Closed?One of the biggest debates when it comes to office design is whether an open layout or a traditional cubicle style is more effective. It is well reported some of the most innovative companies, like Facebook, adopt an open design where employees sit in long rows of desks with no walls separating them. Open office designs allow for more creative thinking and collaboration, but it can also provide a noisier environment, which can be distracting for some.

On the other hand, a cubicle-filled office provides more privacy and potential for less distraction. It can minimize noise, which is helpful if your employees are required to make frequent calls to customers. However, one downside is the potential for less socialization amongst employees. Having communal spaces like a break room or kitchen can help break this barrier and encourage mingling.

Organizing for Productivity

It’s tough to know where to begin when there are endless design options to choose from. However, below are some elements that you should consider when redesigning or updating your office space.