Improve Company Culture with Office Design

Employees spend an average of 40 hours a week in the office. In a lot of cases this number can be much higher, so the importance of employees being comfortable in their work environment has a monumental effect on company culture. Improving company culture to ensure productivity and engagement can be as simple as adjusting the office design.

 

1. Upgrading the atmosphere

First things first, let’s start with the basics - Minimising background noise. The phone that's constantly ringing or a loud conversation in the background, noise hurts productivity and makes concentration more challenging for 99% of people. Acoustic solutions are an easy fix with installing more soft surfaces or adding acoustic panels, especially around the main source of the noise such as a call center.

 

Keeping room temperatures between 19 and 24 degrees has been linked to a 20 to 50 percent increase in productivity. Uncomfortable employees spend their time thinking about how much they're sweating instead of on their work. This is an easy fix by updating your air conditioning systems or setting them auto at your desired temperature.

 

2. In-depth assessment

The next step in improving your company culture is to look into more specific areas in more detail, analyzing everything from the furniture employees use to the location of the breakout areas. Many modern companies are opting for open floor plans to create a more collaborative environment for staff; however, just because a design works for one business doesn't mean it will work for all businesses, you need to figure out what is best for you and your team.

 

If you are looking for a company that is an interior design company based in Auckland to help with your office design, hesitate no longer and contact us now!