Despite the conveniences of teleworking, some employees still prefer to work onsite. A report from Eurofound states that 73% of those whose jobs provide hybrid work setups, and 33% of those whose jobs are entirely teleworkable, never work remotely. In another report, The Malta Employers’ Association states that despite the recent spike in remote work, 33% of companies reported a drop in efficiency, and only 7% of employees claimed that teleworking was more efficient.

Office spaces affect employees’ productivity rates. Therefore, it is essential that employers design workplaces that foster a productive environment. Here are some things you can do to nurture productivity in the office.

Ensuring comfort for your employees

Optimizing individual workspaces according to each employee’s needs is one way to boost efficiency. This could be as simple as providing space to move around and investing in ergonomic furniture, such as a desk and chair. Since sitting at a desk for too long can cause discomfort, purchasing ergonomic chairs is crucial to prevent back, neck and shoulder pain.   Other beneficial furniture includes adjustable standing desks that allow your employees to shift positions from time to time.

Investing in these items can help your employees avoid long-term health risks and maximize their comfort and focus by avoiding pain.

Maximizing technological infrastructure

Although most workplaces rely heavily on technology, the technology used might not always be the most efficient, stunting efficiency. Investing in technological infrastructure for your office can minimize mishaps or delays and accommodate smoother workflow for your employees.

You can do this by availing the fastest network available and providing your employees with good-quality devices. Doing so can ensure that employees keep up their momentum instead of being hampered by slow devices. This may involve constant troubleshooting or providing the latest updates to enhance cybersecurity. When vulnerable systems can cause severe barriers to efficiency and productivity when unexpected cyberattacks occur, it’s vital to cover all your bases.

Improving your company culture

One great benefit to a well-designed office space is that it reflects your company culture. Company culture can boost productivity by raising morale, improving overall well-being, and fostering cooperation and engagement. This is why what kind of values you uphold, what behaviours you encourage, and what type of atmosphere you want to promote should be reflected in the physical design of your office space. This ensures that conditions within the work environment are conducive to your employees’ work.

For instance, if you want to encourage a relaxed atmosphere, you would prioritize natural light, plants, and calming accents like soothing colours or vibrant paintings. You could craft a more open office layout if you want to encourage collaboration. If you wish to promote respect for privacy and focus, you could enhance individualized workspaces.

Ultimately, what matters is that the company culture you want to cultivate is communicated well and accommodated by your design decisions. This allows your employees to work in the best possible environment suited to their tasks.

A good office space can make a world of difference for productivity among your employees since you can foster a culture of enhanced performance and healthy engagement by strategically designing your workplace.

Article by Mikaela Aldrin