8 Easy Ways to Increase Well-being in the Office
No matter how much thought you put into your selection of office location, office furniture, or office layout, you cannot maximize productivity unless your employees are happy and healthy. There are many ways that you can ensure that you are using your space has efficiently as possible, including speaking to a member of our team regarding your office furniture and options. Here are some items to consider when you are furnishing your office space to increase the well-being of your employees.
- Give your staff options — Not everyone wants to sit at the same desk day in and day out. If you provide different options such as shared work spaces, conference rooms, and other options besides the traditional desk or cubicle, employees can mix it up when they need to.
- Bring the outside in — One important office trend in recent years is to add a touch of the outdoors in the office. Having plants and greenery around can reduce noise and create a positive atmosphere.
- Provide alternatives to sitting — Employees can also be more comfortable if they have other options than to sit for all work and meetings. You can have high-top tables for gatherings or places for employees to perch while they talk to one another.
- Create a social space — Having a break room or a similar space can significantly improve morale and can encourage employees to open up and build relationships with one another.
- Provide healthy food options — Providing healthy snacks in the break room or around the office can encourage employees to make healthy food choices and can help them recharge in the middle of the day.
- Develop an exercise program — Many companies now have wellness programs that encourage employees to exercise, create fun health challenges, or even provide exercise or yoga classes during lunch or break time.
- Consider an open layout — If you have an open office plan, certain employees will not be stuck in a windowless office or facing a corner. Instead, they can move around and interact while enjoying natural light and window views.
- Pay attention to lighting — Ambient lighting is important in an office, however, you must remember some people require or prefer more light to do certain tasks. Providing employees with their own lights that they can adjust and use when needed in addition to ambient light can be beneficial.
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