Wednesday 4 February 2015

4 Signs Your Office Decor Needs an Update

Your working environment has a direct bearing on your mood and can affect your productivity. If you want to improve the workplace so that your employees can become more productive, follow the tips below for updating your office space.

1. Your Lighting Is Horrible
Statistics show office improvements won’t do much good if you don’t have sufficient lighting for your employees to work by. If the lighting in your building is up to date and doesn't strain your employees’ eyes, productivity can increase by as much as ten percent. Another bonus to having the right type of lighting is there are approximately 58 percent fewer accidents. Experts state natural lighting is the best way to go when improving your office décor, as studies show sunlight is a natural mood lifter and makes people feel more energetic. Sometimes a simple reconfiguration of the office can maximise natural light.

2. Your running out of space
You should make sure that the office furniture you choose leaves plenty of storage space for expansion and for your employees to work flexibly. No one can work well in a cramped space. Allow your workers to make their workspace their own as well. Getting the employees to give their opinion on how the workplace should look will make them feel happier and more comfortable at work. This in turn makes them more productive employees


3. Dysfunctional Furniture
If your furniture looks and feels like it came from the ’70s, then it is time to update and let the modern world take over. Uninspiring offices create uninspired works and portrays a negative image to your clients.



4. Watch That Thermostat


It’s a basic human need to feel the right temperature. If your workers are too cold or too hot they will not work productively. A correct and comfortable climate is vital for a happy workplace.