Is your office in need of a refresh to help encourage better collaboration and interaction?

Improving your existing surroundings doesn’t need to break the bank! If you’re not looking to redesign the structure of your workplace, simple changes like decorating, artwork, lighting or changing your current office furniture and equipment can have the same desired effect.

Here are some hints and tips on how we think you can easily create functional and fabulous workspaces:

Office Furniture

No good workplace is complete without the right furniture as it not only contributes to well-being, it also affects office productivity and entices prospective employees.

Traditionally, employees will spend most of their working days sitting at their desk, so providing them with a comfortable chair and desk is of course an absolute must, however nowadays, ergonomic chairs and sit-stand desks have become a trend for making working easier and more comfortable.

Aside from chairs and desks, you can also buy alternative furniture and style your interior depending on your business type and brand, including breakout spaces for collaboration, pods and booths for focus and privacy, and boardroom tables and chairs for interaction and communication. Whatever your plans, keep in mind that most good furniture suppliers will provide complimentary space planning, interior design advice and workplace consultations. Find out more about our full range of services at MACOI.

Wireless Technology

The days of a wired mouse and keyboard have long gone, and if you’re still using the same tools your desktop came with you need to consider an upgrade! Wireless technology allows us to work freely and comfortably and by choosing a good ergonomic solution you can ensure good employee wellbeing.

Painting and Decorating

With the office often being thought of as employees’ second homes, it’s important to ensure the workplace strikes the right balance using colours and wall coverings that are clean, motivating and inviting.

A lick of paint will cost your business a minimal amount of money but can in turn receive maximum results with bright colours proven to help motivate and improve productivity in the workplace.

Blue encourages creativity and provides a stable environment.

Red is thought to increase heart rate and blood flow and is therefore ideal for workplaces that involve physical activity.

Yellow induces a sense of optimism, confidence and fun – perfect for artists, writers and designers.

Green is naturally calming and has a soothing effect. Green is also associated with feelings of positivity and is best suited to people who work long hours.

Orange represents enthusiasm and happiness.

White can be uplifting and give the impression of a bigger space.

It’s also worth remembering it’s important that the outside of your business looks just as good as it does on the inside!

Artwork

If painting and decorating your workplace isn’t feasible, you could invest in creative wall art or stimulating artwork to improve the working environment. Small changes like this can brighten an employee’s mood and can improve productivity.

Silence is golden!

With the increased use of mobile technology in the office, we now have the flexibility to move away from the desk to work. Office pods and booths provide a unique space solution which is perfect for meetings, training, breakout and private phone calls as well as being a retreat for quiet time away from the distractions of the noisy office environment.

Generally, office noise can lead to negative moods and a reduction in employees' concentration levels. By introducing simple acoustic products like desktop screens or wall panels can bring many advantages to your business – to find out more about how acoustics work, read our blog.

We hope our suggestions help improve your office surroundings; we would love to hear about the positive changes you make in your workplace for the benefit and wellbeing of your employees. To discuss any of our ideas or to request your own workplace consultation with one of our friendly and knowledgeable account managers, please get in touch.

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