the workspace peopleAuthored by The Flexi Team 
Published 14/02/2022
10 things that will make your office environment great
What makes a great office space? It’s not just about the quality of the furniture or the view from your desk. At the end of the day, people spend a lot of time at work, and it is important that they enjoy their surroundings. Work-life balance is a big deal these days, and it can be hard to achieve if you’re in an environment that isn’t conducive to your happiness.
A positive and productive office environment is important for your team’s health and well-being. It allows them to focus on their work instead of distractions that can lower productivity and erode employee satisfaction. Here are 10 things you should do to create a positive and productive office environment.
1) Consider colour choices and design changes.
A simple yet effective solution to making your office environment great… adding some colour to your office, the majority of serviced office providers will allow you to change the colour of the walls, add your logo and frame some aesthetically pleasing images up too. Why not add a pin board too? Allowing you to put some pictures of you and your team up, to let the memories flow.
2) Set up an open office with discussion areas.
Setting up your office space correctly is more important than you would imagine for creating a great office environment. Moving your furniture and desks around to create more open spaces and discussion areas, whilst keeping the privacy of your office is a great idea. This can help provide places of creative discussions or for those all-important weekly meetings.
3) Biophilia.
A great option that can help bring colour, air and focus into your office is placing plants across your space, whether that be the smaller option with table plants, or opting for larger greenery to take up some corner spaces. With this, you can create culture with giving your team the responsibility of tending to your new co-workers.
4) Clean and organised.
Lucky for those who opt in for a serviced office solution, cleaners are on site to help with this point. However, it’s still important to organise your items in a clear and precise way. Make use of the furniture provided to you, and use your cabinets correctly, allowing your team to find everything they need with ease.
5) Understand your people’s needs.
An important rule for all businesses, no matter the size. Identify what your people need and want. This can help drive decisions on how best to prepare your office space. Some office providers will have event space that you can use too, make the most of this and treat your people to some unique treats, whether that be after work drinks, or a more relaxed coffee catchup.
6) Collaborative technology.
Hybrid working is no longer a thing of the future, it’s the now and it’s here to stay. Having collaborative technology is an important feature to any modern-day office. Utilising tools such as Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex or Zoom is important for connecting your team wherever they are.
7) Build for the future.
Expanding your business is important, therefore the serviced office option, allows for you to upscale or downscale your office dependent on your needs. Give yourself the best future by planning now. You may need to expand at any stage, this means having an office which can fit more of your people in. Decide what your personal may need now, whilst also thinking ahead for your future employees. Remember, your office will play a part in employing the best talent in the market.
8) Music.
Monday blues? Wonky Wednesday? Thirsty Thursday? Your office space needs to provide excitement for all days of the week. Music can help this, why not invest in a speaker and get some tunes playing whilst your team is hard at work. You’ll be surprised in the difference in work rate!
9) Barista quality coffee.
The most important feature for many, high end coffee. Lucky enough for you, across our portfolio we work with many serviced office providers who will offer you barista quality coffee all included in your contract. Meaning your team can enjoy their morning coffee at peace, whilst missing the morning rush to Costa!
10) Natural lighting.
There’s plenty of options across the portfolio that can offer your office natural light. This helps breathe life into your space, whilst allowing you to be next to some unbelievable views wherever you are.
Navigating the vast portfolio of options that suit you can prove to be difficult. Let us help. We find the details that make a difference, allowing us to find the workspace that you and your people deserve. Get in contact today.
