Could Activity Based Working be the solution to the problems encountered with the open office? Managers and companies are usually quick to adopt new types of office plans that are touted as a solution to all sorts of problems – communication, productivity, collaboration, and so on. But too often they defeat the whole purpose by applying the same inflexibility to every new layout that comes their way. Rather than simply trying to give employees the tools they need to do their jobs, they start focusing on goals like getting the most use out of square footage, packing employees in like sardines, whether it be ...read more...
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4 Ways Smartphones Will Influence Office Design in 2019
There’s no question that we have a real love for our smartphones, and for good reason. They’re easy to use and they’re intuitive. They work in sync with our motivations. They even coincide with our drives for esteem, love and self-actualization. And when you look at it that way, it’s not a stretch to imagine that our smartphones could – and most likely will – begin to shape the future of office design. Here are 4 ways your smartphone will influence office design in 2019 and beyond. 1. Integration and “Swiping” One of the great parts about modern technology is that it’s fully integrated. Think about ...read more...
4 Key Tips for Unlocking Business Potential by Designing an Office Fit for Every Generation
If your office isn’t designed to accommodate every generation, you’re losing out on business potential. That’s because, in the haze of buzzwords like “millennial” and “Gen Z,” employers are often neglecting the full spectrum of staff age - and expertise - they employ. Take a look around your office. The odds are you’re going to see a whole lot of age diversity – from Baby Boomers to Millennials to Gen Z. Smart employers understand that each generation brings with it a unique set of work-styles, needs and desires. But they also realize that each of these generations offers a unique set of perspectives and ...read more...
4 Key Ways a Holistic Approach to Office Design Can Save You Time, Money and Stress
The design of its office is an important thing for a business. It goes beyond just aesthetics and encompasses functionality, cost efficiency, and employee morale, retention and output. But this also means it’s a complex and multifaceted undertaking that can be challenging to execute effectively. When beginning an office design project, it’s important to understand what that entails. Office design is a broad term. It encompasses everything from design to construction to furnishing. This means more moving parts and more aspects to get right. That’s why the most efficient, effective and stress-free way to remodel ...read more...
4 Ways to Achieve Sound Privacy in Your Office
Today’s workspaces are shifting away from cubicles and offices and much more frequently reverting back to an open concept layout. Open concept offices have proven to boost communication, collaboration, and productivity and are even boasted as being more economical than traditional layouts. But as increasingly dense workforces are operating in open concept workspaces, another challenge is arising: managing noise. Think of the constant sounds of an office in operation: printers and scanners at work, cell phones buzzing, keyboards clicking, talking and chatter. Whether for the sake of maintaining privacy or ...read more...
