Do your employees work in an office environment that is too small, drab, boring and sterile? Do you find it hard to motivate your team throughout the work day? Have you ever thought that the design of your office could directly affect your company’s mood and motivation? Well, It can. In a report compiled by Scientific American factors such as the height of the ceiling, the colors of your office, the window views or lack thereof, the temperature, the configuration of the office space and office furniture, and more, can predetermine people’s moods and effect productivity in the workplace.
Office furniture plays a large role in the overall appearance of your work space, therefor it could be said that it is a big contributor toward the overall mood of the office. Think about an office of endless rows of monotone cubicles packed in like sardines, I’m depressed already. Now imagine if this was your reality at work each day. Over time, the effects of an environment like this will wear at an individual’s mental psyche. It can lead to a loss of energy, lower productivity, frequent long stares (the lights are on but no one is home), and an addiction to coffee.
One solution to create a better working environment is utilizing the office space to its fullest potential. Find the configuration that maximizes your overall office space. Next, choose office furniture that is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Lucky for you, EthoSource is in the businesses of creating an office environment tailored to your needs. Our staff of expert designers will lay out your space to maximize every inch. If you are unsure of the layout you desire, our designers can create several floor plans that you can choose from. Along with choosing your floor plan, our designers can help you customize your cubicles, and let me tell you there are a countless number of ways to do so.
Let us discuss a few of these cubicle customization options:
Cubicle Color: The color of your cubicle can play a major role in determining your mood. A green, for instance, promotes tranquility and calmness. Reds present a more intense environment, and oranges promote energetic vibes. If your company operates in a fast paced world, using vibrant colors can help keep employees sharp.
Cubicle Configuration: Herman Miller Ethospace cubicles allow for a vast array of cubicle configurations. If you want a work setting in which employees collaborate freely, you can utilize low-wall cubicles that have peninsula-shaped work surfaces. You can also use 120 degree stations that have an open design. If you need privacy, you can employ high wall cubicles. To avoid being cut off from the world in high wall cubicles you can use glass tiles. Using glass tiles can allow for natural light to come through and still give a connected but separate feeling.
There are a countless number of other ways to customize your cubicles and floor space to create an office that is welcoming and energetic. In this day and age, it is imperative to have a staff that is motivated and eager to work. EthoSource can help you maximize employee productivity by making the work environment pleasing and efficient.