It is true that commercial property is in a state of flux or even on a downward trend but it is still expensive. Even serviced offices can cost a fortune if you are not careful. So it stands to reason that one of the best ways to save money in today’s rough economic climate is to maximise the space that we have. And by this I don’t only mean maximising the physical space I also mean the atmosphere and layout. For example; if you have to get out of your chair and go to an office to obtain a file that you often use then this wastes time. It would be better to have the filing cabinet in your office. Or better still – build a shelving unit to take the files and use that unit as a wall to divide two offices that both need access to those particular files.
Make a list of changes that would improve your office environment, and ask your employees to do the same. Consider the following:
Is the lighting suitable? Is it bright enough to be productive, yet soft enough so as not to produce glare on computer screens, which can cause eye strain and headaches?
Is the office noisy and frantic? Would a decrease in noise levels through acoustical panels or an electronic sound “masking” system help you to concentrate?
Is the office attractive? Does it contain personal touches that make it feel like yours, but not so much that you are distracted from your work?
Is your personal space organized? Is everything you need within reach, or at least close by? Are you constantly getting up and walking out of your office to get things you need? How far away are they? How much time does it take to walk back and forth?
These considerations are vital in making your office a place where your employees enjoy spending the day and performing at maximum efficiency and that is what I mean about maximising your space.
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