Innovative furnishings: enhancing your business environment and output
When creating or picking out your office environment, it’s clear that a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. Actually, having various thoughtful amenities for yourself and staff to utilise can enhance productivity, increase motivation and create a working environment conducive to success.
Consider, for instance, the impact of ergonomic and purpose-driven furniture. Whether it’s a supportive chair, an adjustable standing desk, or specialised sound-proofed pods, perfect for privacy and productivity. Integrating the right furnishings can transform the space into an inspiring and desirable work environment.
Furniture for employee-centric work environments
Zoom Pods (Solo Pods)
Zoom or solo pods are sound-insulated booths which provide an enclosed space with a seat and desk. Solo pods provide a quiet space for staff to work independently or to utilise for privacy on professional calls. This style of furnishing is fantastic for open-plan offices, providing a modern solution to distractions in the workplace.
Desk Exercise Apparatus
To combat the effects of a sedentary workday, consider under-desk or desktop fitness equipment. The additions to stay active whilst working, ensuring both a healthy body and mental alertness for employees.
Ergonomic Furniture
Ergonomic furnishings are designed to fit the natural configuration of the body; they are designed to play on these comfortable positionings in order to prevent strains. A great example of ergonomic furniture includes standing desks, which allow a person to oscillate between being seated and standing, encouraging circulation and energy levels.
Quiet environments & collaborative zones
Beyond the solo pods, you can work to create quieter environments with breakout rooms and soundproofed seated booths. These dedicated zones introduce variety into the workday, which allows a team to convene in a private and calm space which can spark creativity and encourage collaboration.
Considerations to make
When considering the best way to set up or select an office, consider different aspects of the working environment. Spotting an inefficient office environment pre-emptively allows you to tailor and adjust the space to suit the varying needs of your business.
- Comfort
- Organisation
- Acoustics
- Aesthetic
- Lighting
- Space
- Flexibility
Striking a balance between these different aspects of the environment allows you to craft an environment that works for you. By proactively addressing inefficiencies and aligning your environment with your goals, you produce a space that drives promising outcomes.
An office that has been properly conceptualised and designed fosters inspiration, motivation and most importantly, a sense of belonging. When staff feel valued and comfortable in their work environment, it reflects in the quality of their work and overall engagement.