Companies overlook the power of refurbishing their office space over purchasing a new office space. Wasted areas, poorly designed office flows and under-utilised office furniture could mean you are limiting the potential of your office environment.
The needs and functions of an office space have dramatically changed. Offices have needed to start accommodating work practices such as hybrid working, collaborative spaces and hot desking.
With all these changes, what does a modern-day office refurbishment look like? In this guide, we will look at key office space practices that companies are adopting when refurbishing company space.
Neurodiverse office space
Neurodiversity in the Workplace is a niche topic, but a topic that is becoming increasingly familiar between work colleagues. Every mind works and learns differently, and employers, want to make you as comfortable and productive as they can when coming into work.
Refurbing the office space and redesigning the layout will affect the way your employees interact with your office. Considering the variety of neurodiverse people you have in your office, can lead to positive employee wellbeing and productivity.
Flexibility is key
COVID forced companies to work remote for years, and this has resulted in companies either not going back to their offices at all or having hybrid setups instead. This has led to older office layouts not being fit for purpose, and poor office flow layouts causing employees not wanting to go back into the office.
Planning space for an office that could only have as little as 10% of employees in the office one day, and 100% capacity the next can lead to lots of internal challenges. That is why, when you have an office refurb, you build flexibility in your space and office furniture. This can include fold-away furniture, multi-purpose spaces, and movable partitions.
Smart Office Space
Technology plays a huge part in offices, and office furniture is becoming very innovative in supporting company tech. Furniture pieces are starting to seamlessly integrate with tech in order to create an aesthetically pleasing workstation.
The important part to review when refurbing your office is to look at what tech each of your departments/teams use every day, and what communication tools they use. Companies can then, effectively plan their smart office spaces and refurb their offices into a fully integrated space.
Building collaborative spaces
Office spaces have been redefined as a place for teams to come together, share ideas, and explore opportunities. Therefore, a simple workstation office will only get in the way of teams brainstorming together.
According to studies, 78% of UK organisations allow hybrid working, meaning teams are using offices in a very different way. Focused work is done on the days away from the office, while collaborative work is planned when teams are in the office.
Creating the optimal environment to make your workforce most productive and engaged is essential when planning an office refurbishment, and to do this you need to understand how your employees work best.
Which office space practices will work best for your teams?
Plann:d Office Interior Design has experienced space planners who can build and redesign your office space to capture the optimal environment for your company. Contact the team about an initial consultation to understand what your office refurbishment project needs.
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