Top Tips

Here are some of our top tips towards user comfort, performance, satisfaction, productivity and ultimately wellbeing:

1. Optimise lighting, especially natural light which boosts mood, energy levels and focus - inadequate lighting can lead to eye strain, fatigue and headaches. Consider adjustable lighting options for individual preferences.

2. Improve air quality and good ventilation as poor air quality can lead to ‘sick building syndrome’ with symptoms like nausea, headaches, difficulty concentrating and even flu-like symptoms. Air purifiers and the introduction of plants help filter out pollutants and improve indoor air quality.

3. Ensure provision and choice of quiet workspaces as noise distracts and disrupts concentration. If tight for space, consider using acoustic pods, divider screens or headphones to aid concentration and enable better quality performance. Plants are also a useful tool for absorbing sound and reducing noise levels.

4. Plan office layouts to impact positively on collaboration, communication, and workflow through the arrangement of the furniture. Work settings conducive to employee wellbeing are tuned to the needs of employees and the tasks they need to complete.

5. Provide comfortable and ergonomically designed furniture and equipment to help staff perform for longer whilst also preventing strains musculoskeletal problems.

6. Encourage regular breaks and where possible, provide away-from-the desk spaces such as break rooms and relaxation areas to help employees to recharge and refocus.

7. Whilst hot desking enables more people to use a smaller space, we ultimately like to ‘Nest’, personalising our workspaces to create a sense of ownership and security. If space permits, desk ‘ownership’ will increase predictability at work, efficiency and feelings of belonging.

8. Invest in Plants, an office essential! Plants create more inviting and visually appealing workspaces whilst also helping purify the air for healthier indoor environments. Studies show how plants also improve concentration, boost energy levels and creativity and reduce stress by tapping into human biophilia, and our wiring to seek connection with nature and plants, increasing happiness hormones such as endorphins.

9. Materials – a workspace with a variety of natural materials and textures creates interest, depth and a stimulating, inspiring environment conducive to creativity and innovation where employees are proud to work and feel valued.

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