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Open Spaces vs. Privacy
Some people need a sterile environment without unnecessary noise to work, while others need a sense of camaraderie or maintain productivity even in the conditions of a zombie apocalypse. Ideally, the office should take into account the interests of all employees.
Open spaces and collaboration zones facilitate the exchange canada cell phone number list of ideas between colleagues, the development of creative thinking, and bring the team together. All that remains is to supplement the open space with private zones. These can be small rooms and even special booths for zoom calls, secluded places with noise-cancelling screens, meeting rooms that can be booked for work or meetings.
10 Office Design Trends: How to Improve Employee Comfort and Productivity - Image 2
open space with meeting rooms
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Ergonomic design
This is not a trend, this is the basics. Which, unfortunately, we have to remind people about. Let's be honest - a typical office worker pays with his health for sedentary work. And if you want to be a caring employer, then you should think about the ergonomics of the space.
At a person’s workplace: adjustable furniture, a comfortable chair, a footrest, comfortable lighting, two monitors if necessary, space for personal belongings, basic office supplies, and working equipment.
In the office: cabinets and shelves, the ability to ventilate the room and turn on the air conditioner, comfortable lighting, including natural lighting (the sun's rays should not blind or hit the monitor directly).
In the office: a clean toilet, a dining area, sofas and chairs where you can relax a little during a break.
Some people need a sterile environment without unnecessary noise to work, while others need a sense of camaraderie or maintain productivity even in the conditions of a zombie apocalypse. Ideally, the office should take into account the interests of all employees.
Open spaces and collaboration zones facilitate the exchange canada cell phone number list of ideas between colleagues, the development of creative thinking, and bring the team together. All that remains is to supplement the open space with private zones. These can be small rooms and even special booths for zoom calls, secluded places with noise-cancelling screens, meeting rooms that can be booked for work or meetings.
10 Office Design Trends: How to Improve Employee Comfort and Productivity - Image 2
open space with meeting rooms
©Petinovs/ stock.adobe.com
Ergonomic design
This is not a trend, this is the basics. Which, unfortunately, we have to remind people about. Let's be honest - a typical office worker pays with his health for sedentary work. And if you want to be a caring employer, then you should think about the ergonomics of the space.
At a person’s workplace: adjustable furniture, a comfortable chair, a footrest, comfortable lighting, two monitors if necessary, space for personal belongings, basic office supplies, and working equipment.
In the office: cabinets and shelves, the ability to ventilate the room and turn on the air conditioner, comfortable lighting, including natural lighting (the sun's rays should not blind or hit the monitor directly).
In the office: a clean toilet, a dining area, sofas and chairs where you can relax a little during a break.