Inspire Creativity and Productivity
Business owners understand that most employees will perform better when they’re excited about going to work. So how do you create an inviting and inspirational atmosphere in your office? Find out what other business owners are doing to spark innovation and excitement for their employees.
Unconventional Layouts
Cubicle city just isn’t cutting it anymore. In fact, many traditional office layouts are dull and uninteresting. Some businesses are experimenting with open floor plans, additional access to natural light and softer shades of color around the office. In today’s mobile work environment, these changes often make employees feel freer to move around. At the same time, workers are in a better frame of mind to be more productive.
Motivational Work Spaces
While changing your floor plan fosters wellbeing among your employees, they still need to stay focused on their work. Finding a balance between too much openness and carved-out cubicles is the solution. Flexible work spaces such as private offices, various sizes of conference rooms and open lounges mix up the formal and informal areas that employees need throughout the day. In this way, employees can choose private areas for individual projects, larger spaces for collaboration and common areas for networking.
Personal Touches
Allowing employees to add their own decorative touches to their work areas goes a long way to improve morale. This could include simple items like plants and pictures. Some business owners have installed adjustable thermostats, window treatments and furniture to create a home-like environment. By adding personal touches to their work area, employees tend to be a lot more creative and productive.
Modern Amenities
Today’s workplace needs to be equipped with modern technology to keep up with the way the world does business. Meeting areas and conference rooms should be able to handle web conferencing and interactive presentations effectively. Part of creating an exciting office for your employees is being on the cutting-edge of communications and technology.
Atmospheric Conditions
Other subtle yet useful changes that you can make around the office includes lighting, ventilation and temperature improvements. With lighting, utilizing natural light as much as you can throughout the office definitely improves your employees’ outlook. Also, keep the office well-ventilated and the temperature at a comfortable level so it doesn’t become a distraction.
Interesting Buildings
If you are currently looking for commercial real estate to rent or lease for your office, why not choose a building that inspires you? Whether you prefer a modern building that makes a bold statement about the future or a historical building with tons of character, even your office building can evoke excitement from your employees.
For commercial office space in downtown Buffalo or Western NY, Ellicott Development can help you find that perfect location. For more information on our current real estate, visit us online today.
