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Workplace designs should focus on improving productivity and employee satisfaction. Today there is a renewed focus on creating flexible, or agile offices, that feature a variety of work zones and accommodate the five major personality types and allow employees to change their environment in relation to the task they are performing. Workplace design is complicated […]

Lighting is considered one of the most important factors in ergonomics, but it is often overlooked, rushed, or sacrificed for style. Do you hate the lighting in your office? You’re not alone. A study was conducted by the American Society of Interior Designers and it showed that 68 percent of employees were dissatisfied about the

Many of the things that millennial’s want/need to be successful in their work spaces, can be used successfully by every generation in that work space to make their work environment better. Change can only happen if senior management realizes the need and are willing to invest in their companies / staff.   Switching and designing

The ever growing awareness of health and well-being at work will shape design trends in 2020. As reported by Human Spaces the top 5 elements most wanted in the workplace are:   Natural light (44%) Indoor plants (20%) Quiet working space (19%) View of the sea (17%) Bright colours (15%)   NATURAL LIGHT   Biophilic

Creating a sense of spaciousness in our working environments is essential to encourage effectiveness, creativity and personal workplace satisfaction. Not every office space has the ideal amount of ‘free space’ or ‘through space’; that is empty space that makes for an open and roomy environment. In these situations, the design is what will make the

The modern-day worker spends around a quarter of their day in the office, so comfortable and up to date working environment is important for productivity.  We’ve listed 5 ways you can modernise your workplace to maximise the productivity of you and your employees.     Nature   Natural elements such as plants and raw materials

Creating a pleasant meeting environment and having an office design that makes everyone feel comfortable has a lot to do with the way a meeting goes and how it is perceived. Some offices have decided to give a playful twist to this particular area and the designs they now feature are some of the most

Creating a workplace with a humming culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing can be challenging.   How can you attract a team together in the workplace? Once they’re together how can you keep them together? What’s more, how do you engage them to share ideas and participate?     Research shows that working in a

Unwanted sound is proven to cause errors, measurable physical distress, fatigue.  Even ill health. For organizational results and for people’s wellbeing, good acoustics are simply essential for all areas of the workplace.   Today’s workplace world of open offices and small workstations is hard on people AND their productivity. Noise interferes with concentration and memory and

Since childhood, we’ve memorized designated lunch times, glancing at the clock every five minutes until freedom and food. As workers, the cafeteria is an integral part of the workplace culture, where we find respite and meet to connect and collaborate with colleagues. According to research, 91% of employees say it’s important to have a space