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Is Working From Home Losing Its Appeal Compared To The Office

September 25, 2016 / / 0 Comments

Working from home has become boring and more stressful than working from in the office for some lucky employees. So does this mean working from home will no longer be classed as a perk?

According to research the majority of workers now say they work more productively in their offices than anywhere else. This blows away what appears to be the myth that working from home leads to better productivity.

Most bosses will probably agree and will prefer their staff to work from the office rather than home to make sure they remain motivated and free from the distractions of home.

What’s new is that two thirds of workers agree with them according to recent research.

Publicity surrounding the opening of various new state of the art offices seems to point towards offices designed around employees rather than their bosses as firms attempt to create spaces and office culture that encourages people to stay and enjoy themselves in the workplace.

Understanding how employees might become stressed due to a lack of natural light, quiet spaces to unwind and so on appears to be at the centre of new thinking in office design and architecture.

Firms are investing millions in creating the kinds of spaces their employees will feel at home in. The hope is that they will become more productive as a result.

Key Questions To Ask Before Designing A New Office Space

August 11, 2016 / / 0 Comments

You may be about to embark on planning your new office space. This can be both an exciting and stressful time for staff depending on how they react to change. So it’s important to consider what you do with the space you have carefully.

What’s good about our current office?
Sometimes in the desire to change everything around we overlook what might actually be good about our current office design. Some aspects of the current layout may be there for good reasons so asking this question will help avoid mistakes.

What’s bad about the current office layout?
After a long period of time stuck with the same office design, you naturally start to find things that are bad or annoying about your office. Listing these will help focus in on the changes that will bring immediate benefits.

Does my office need quiet spaces?
Most offices have departments where peace and quiet is a must. Not everyone likes to be disturbed by the constant ringing of telephones and conversations. It is vital to consider sound proofing for areas where people can go to get away from the noise or to take time out to relax.

Have I included plenty of space for collaboration?
There should always be space for staff to collaborate effectively. Not everyone likes to work in isolated small groups closed off from the rest of the office.

5 Common Office Design Mistakes

April 27, 2015 / / 0 Comments

Most of us spend years getting our homes to look right even if a large percentage of us spend only a small proportion of our time in them. With the majority of people employed in some kind of office job it’s sad to see so many mistakes made in office design when spending a bit of time with planning could make all the difference to those who work there.

With this in mind, here are 5 office design mistakes and how they can be avoided.

Not spending enough money
Let’s face it, making an office look pretty is often the last thing on the minds of stressed out business owners. Money is often allocated to more profitable areas. But there is in argument that says spending a bit of time on the office environment can help make staff more productive which can boost profits and ease those business worries in the long term.

Buying the wrong size furniture
It’s a common error to buy furniture that is not the right size for a room. It can be either too big and restrict your space or so small the office becomes a space of overwhelming emptiness.

Not bothering to plan the office layout
Another mistake is to not plan the layout of an office. With a new office it is important to find out where to put things like the photocopier or printer and find proper spaces for desks. Nobody will appreciate sitting in front of a baking hot window all day even if they are showered with natural light.

Not asking the opinion of your employees
There is nothing more demotivating than not being informed of important business decisions when you are a member of staff. Office design is one of those decisions, so it is worth asking their opnion before you go ahead, particularly if staff are the ones spending most of their time in the office.

Going ahead and choosing a design without talking to your staff can be a costly mistake. If you want a happy and productive workforce, your space needs to reflect your business needs. For example, open plan offices are a popular choice for creative industries that require a lot of collaboration, but they could be disastrous for jobs that need more privacy. With this in mind, make sure that you ask your employees about their preferred work style before you finalise your design.

Spending too much money on design
You’ll see lots of advice from office designers out there but really designing an office well me designing it so that it feels natural. Only the people who work there will know what works best for them so it is possible to get everyone together and come up with the best solution for your space without breaking the bank.

Interior Design for your Office

March 5, 2015 / / 0 Comments

Designing your office space is an important and often overlooked task. The layout, acoustics and design of your office can have a profound effect on productivity, motivation and workplace atmosphere.

That is why it is so important to get it right and hiring a professional office interiors service can be so advantageous. Any professional, experienced interior design and storage solution company will take all of the following factors into consideration when designing your office space;

1. Design vs Fit – we appreciate that you may want an amazing looking workspace, something inspiring and unique to impress your clients. But don’t forget that the space needs to be practical and work with your everyday business, not impact upon it negatively. That is why it is so important to get the perfect balance. Taking a full brief that takes into account your need for communal spaces, creative spaces and workstations is a vital part of the whole design process.
2. Light it up! – Remember the days of strip-lighting that flickered and buzzed constantly driving you to distraction? Can you imagine the negative impact that sort of artificial lighting can have on your productivity? Pay special attention to how your office space is illuminated, ensuring that you get as much natural light as possible into your office. If this isn’t possible, our office interior specialists will always find the best possible lighting solution for your office space.
3. Inspiration – white walls, uniform desks and cluttered workspaces can suck the productivity out of any office. Consider brightening things up by adding colour. Or maybe just creating communal spaces for people to talk and interact in a less formal setting will inspire creative thinking and positive outcomes.
4. Air-flow – give a lot of consideration to the fresh ait flow in your office space. Air conditioning is great if used properly, but don’t forget those people who are sat directly underneath the ducts, or those stuck in hot corners. Adjust your air conditioning according to the seasons and the layout of your office.
5. Outside in! – You would be amazed at how much difference a few plants can make to any office. Low-maintenance, leafy green plants can help to cleanse the air and raise spirits in an otherwise industrial workspace.

This list is by no means exhaustive. Office design is a specialist service that requires a lot of different input and careful planning. It should not be taken lightly, but neither should it cause unnecessary stress.

Millennium Si provide the perfect Interior Solution service that will fit requirements, tastes, brands and budgets. Call us today on 01942 603 344 for a quote.

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