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5 Ways Design Can Boost Office Productivity

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Good office design can increase productivity!

Office design, while sometimes overlooked, is an important factor in how productive your employees are. Your office should be a hub for productivity so it’s important to design it in such a way that you boost your employees’ ability to do their work. Here are five ways you can use office design to increase office productivity.

 

Use Natural Light

Natural light has been shown to improve people’s moods and when you’re in a better mood it’s easier to be productive. Many workplaces have lighting that is either dim or constantly flickering. This inadequate lighting can negatively affect employees and distract them from carrying out their work. Getting as much natural light into your office as possible is a good idea because many people don’t get to spend much time outside when they are working.

 

Break Room Essentials

It’s important that not only the offices in your building are in good condition, but that the break room is as well. Your employees deserve a comfortable place where they can relax during their breaks. Consider incorporating ergonomic furniture into your break spaces so your employees can have more comfortable breaks.

 

Add Color

It’s important to have a pop of color in your office. Your employees likely won’t be excited to come into an office with drab, boring walls. Painting the walls in your office building will not only keep your offices from being boring, but it also provides a chance for you to express your business’s personality. You could incorporate the colors of your logo into your color scheme and really show some company spirit!

 

Create A Quiet Space

With many people sharing office spaces with their coworkers, it’s important to establish a quiet space away from the main part of the office where people can do their work. This place can boost productivity because your employees will be able to use it without worrying about being distracted by noise.

 

Incorporate Technology

With all the technological innovations taking place, it makes sense to include them in your workplace. Things like faster internet service and newer computers can not only give your employees an edge when it comes to doing their work, but it can boost morale as well. Ultimately, it is up to the employer to put their employees in the best position to do their work efficiently. Using technology in the workplace can go a long way towards meeting that goal.

 

Let Edwards & Hill Assist Your Interior Design Project

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